Overcoming Anxiety and PPD

I recently shared this week that I struggle with anxiety, and that I am using one of our It Works supplements, Confianza, to help me battle the physical symptoms. I wanted to elaborate a little bit about my struggles with anxiety and post partum depression just to give you a better idea of how I am fighting it with Christ, exercise, and supplements.

I didn't have PPD with my first son, not even a little bit. With Silas, things were so different from the very beginning. The first few times I nursed him in the hospital I noticed that I immediately felt sad. The second he latched I would feel this overwhelming darkness, almost like a cloud. I researched it and it was a normal side effect from nursing because your hormones go up and down in order for your milk to let down. I wasn't very worried but did not like it. I didn't think much about it, and just went on about my life.

Eventually, Silas got very fussy and I didn't know why at around 8 weeks. We went to the doctor and he had lost about 7 oz in a month. Basically, I wasn't making enough and he was dropping weight and starving. We were both a mess. I tried it all to bring up my supply and plump him up. I pumped after every feeding, I used an SNS in order to put weight on him without damaging our latch. I tried every supplement there was. I even got a prescription for Reglan, which was probably a very big mistake as my depression was already getting worse.

Basically, after 4 weeks of battling Silas' weight and my supply just getting worse and worse. I was down to pumping maybe 11 oz a day after 10 pumping sessions. Yea, it was terrible. I was a wreck, and my PPD was in full swing. I also had a 2.5 year old at the time, so I was sitting down to feed and pump, which was taking me between 45 minutes to an hour 8-10 times a day. Not easy, but I was trying so hard to keep breastfeeding because it was so important to me.

Finally, I decided to stop battling and put him on formula. Then I spiraled even farther down. I cried constantly. Like all of the time. Every time I gave Silas a bottle of formula I would cry. Every time. 8 times a day because nursing was so important to me and I couldn't do it. I felt like a failure even though I wasn't.  I didn't want to see anyone. I didn't want to talk to anyone. Which for me is weird. I wanted to be happy, but I couldn't choose it. I knew I should be happy but all I felt was this cloud of darkness. If you haven't ever had PPD this probably doesn't make much sense, but it was very real. I felt like I was constantly in a daze, and never really in the moment. Just lost. No one did anything wrong. I was going to church, I was praying, and I just couldn't climb out.

After another month, so Silas was around 4 months old, I told my husband I thought I needed help. That this was something out of my control. That I felt helpless and lost. I didn't feel like me, and I just wanted to be me again. I visited my doctor and I was prescribed a low dose of Zoloft.

Now, I didn't just feel better overnight. It all took time but basically what happened is one day a few weeks to a month later I realized I hadn't cried. That feeding Silas a bottle didn't bring me a huge sense of failure and resentment. I just felt normal. I felt joy again. I felt ready to focus on my health. I felt ready to join the real world outside of my home. I felt ready to talk about what I was feeling. I felt like me. No fog. No crying. I was able to finally be the mom I wanted to be to Judah and Silas. A happy one.

I was only on Zoloft a few months, and took myself off of it very easily. Of course with doctors orders. Why did I write this? Because PPD is normal, and we don't talk about it. We don't talk about it enough. It is a real thing that happens and is down right scary and for me it was debilitating. I was drowning in my own emotions. I am on the other side of it now, and soon after getting off of Zoloft I started exercising again. I found myself again. I lost the baby weight, and started using exercise a way to deal with the darker moments and day to day anxiety of being a mom. I was no longer depressed, but I definitely still struggled with mood swings, and extreme moments of anxiety.

Now, this brings me to Confianza. I still struggle with anxiety. I have always been an anxious person. Once I had two kids, the juggling act of it all gave me some anxiety but I have always just felt it was something I had to deal with. I did with exercise, prayer, and constant communication with my husband.

But there are still physical symptoms that hold me back. I get a tightness in my chest, mood swings, and just over all "blah-ness". About a month ago, I had a few really bad days. My emotions were all over the place. I was struggling to balance it all. Confianza was right in front of me the whole time, and I didn't see it. Finally, I decided to try it three weeks ago. I can honestly say it has helped. Dinner time was always hard for me, and I have been able to stay calm and collected at our toughest part of the day. I feel myself getting worked up but it doesn't get out of control. I stay calmer, more focused, and able to think my way through situations instead of being overwhelmed.

I am thankful that I have found a way to manage my anxiety symptoms without medications, even though I think there is a place for them having been through PPD. I also try to keep boundaries in my life, and keep a schedule. I am also learning to say no, which is very hard for me!

Anyway, if you have any questions about how I use Confianza to manage my anxiety please leave a comment or shoot me an email! I think exercise, prayer, and Confianza have made a world of difference so I wanted to share!

Amber's Results

I am so excited to bring you yet another It Works' success story! Amber joined my team in May, and has earned herself not only a $1,000 bonus, but also an average income of $500 a month! She is such a wonderful woman, and I am lucky to not only be her leader but her friend! God knew what he was doing when he brought us together!

Amber was looking to put her health first, and change her financial future when she joined my team! She recently shared her 30 day result pictures with me, and my jaw dropped! Seeing success stories never ever gets old! I love every single one of them, and I know the people in them are equally as excited!

Amber used 4 body wraps, Greens, and Ultimate Thermofit to see these results! She was also running three times a week, and eating clean with treats on the weekends. So nothing extreme, but basically just incorporating It Works supplements into her every day routine! We don't sell a magic pill, but what we do offer are tools to help you achieve your wellness goals!

Our Ultimate Body Applicator is a woven cloth with a botanical lotion that can be applied anywhere from the neck down, and it tightens, tones, and firms in 45 minutes! You wrap every 3 days, since the lotion on the wrap continues to work even after you take it off! The body absorbs the lotion, and the lotion gets to work detoxing those stubborn and swollen fat cells! The more water you drink the better since that water is helping to flush that built up toxins! By flushing those toxins, your body tightens up allowing inches to be lost in as little as 45 minutes! Super hydration is also delivered in the lotion so stretch marks fade, skin becomes softer and more tones, and loose skin becomes tighter! Magic right???

Greens is 8 servings of fruit and vegetables all GMO free in a handy dandy powder that you mix with water or juice! Taking in this kind of nutrition flushes the body of toxins, improves immune health, aids in weight loss, curbs cravings, and it is just so good for you! Also since the Greens is all GMO free you are getting better quality ingreidents than you are buying at the grocery store! Greens also aids in weight loss since it helps you flush toxins and curb cravings!

Finally, Amber used Ultimate Thermofit which is a natural metabolic booster! Ultimate Thermofit helps you burn extra calories, boosts energy, and curbs cravings! My energy has never been better since implementing Greens and Thermofit!

Now, what you have all been waiting for! Here are Amber's results and a few others from our wraps, Greens, and Thermofit! If you are interested in how you can start implementing these supplements into your wellness routine at a great cost, I would love to help you!

Pretty amazing right! 30 days of consistent exercise, diet, and It Works! So proud of you my sweet friend!

If you have any questions about It Works, and how I can help you reach your wellness goals click the It Works tab and send me an email! I would love to chat with you!

Change is a Good Thing

Some of you may have noticed that I am no longer posting on my wellness page or my wellness Instagram, maybe not, but either way I have decided to make some changes! I feel like I have been battling this change for the past few months! I know when I have taken on too much, and lately I have definitely felt that way! So, yes, change is coming but I am confident it is what is best for my family and for all of my followers.

When I began my wellness page, I had so much more time than I do now. I wanted a place to share my food, workouts, and It Works journey without annoying people who were really just following me to see pictures of my kids.  I was okay with that, and excited to have a platform to share some of my passions. I was equally as excited about having my wellness website, and being able to share more detailed content for my followers there.

I also started my wellness page and site before I really knew what I was doing with It Works. Meaning I wanted to share supplements with people that had worked for me, and I really didn’t think I would ever build teams. I just didn’t know! I didn’t know the potential of the company I had signed on with! I am so glad I was wrong, and because of that I have decided to scale back in order to bring me back to a less chaotic place, and provide good content for you! It Works has become a huge part of my life, and I am so excited for my future and my teams future with this company. I love my teams, I love my clients, and I especially love that I am able to help other men and women realize the potential they have to drastically change their lives with It Works.

The downside, all of that takes time and time I really want to give but in all honesty I have felt stretched thin! So I have decided to take down my wellness page and my wellness Instagram and keep everything streamlined and simple. I realize people may unfollow me because they don’t want to see It Works, or what I ate for dinner that night, and I am okay with that! This is the direction my life has taken, and I know this is where God wants me. When I was posting in two separate locations, I felt like I wasn’t sharing my whole life with my followers. I don’t work out every day, and I certainly don’t eat perfect and that is the impression you got on my wellness page. I am also a mother, a wife, a Christ follower, a friend, and all around goofball. I want to bring it all together, so that you see exactly who I am and what I am doing every day. Not just bits and pieces.

I also want to bring much more content to my website, so by cutting out a few things I am creating time for the website. I wasn’t fitting it all in, so when something is important we make time. To make time we must prioritize. I will continue to bring you great meal ideas and quick workouts. As well as, great information on this incredible company I am a part of, just all in one place. I am also working diligently to bring you some awesome information to the website! Meal plans, meal prep, devotionals, workouts, and tons of other great things! Stay tuned! I am working hard for you, I promise!

Thank you for those of you who have followed every social media profile I have. I am so grateful for your support, and grace as I navigate this new journey!

Multi-Level Marketing - You think you know, but you have no idea!

I am seeing a trend lately, and I wanted to put my two cents in!  I know that everyone and their dog are selling something these days, and you never know their intention. I know you see multiple companies promising things, and you aren’t sure whom to believe. I wanted to put your mind at ease, most of the health companies you see all are trying to do the same thing. We all love our products and the companies we represent.  We have seen it change people’s lives. It has changed our lives, and all we are doing is sharing something we love. We should not be talked down to or scolded for doing something we love. Especially when most people have never been a part of our companies in the first place.  I’m just sayin’.

I realize we have been grouped into all being “scams.” I get asked that all the time, or I get told it is a scam. I am like, really? If all of these companies are scams, why are we still around 14 years later? Why do you keep seeing us grow? Why do you keep seeing people come home to their children, or pay off debt? Where do you think all the transformation stories come from? Real people with real results. No scamming. No scheming. We are real people. So, I am here to tell you, you think you know but you really have no idea!

 Is that one of those pyramid things? What do you mean? Do I have people working underneath me? Yes, I have 10 wonderful ladies working WITH me. Not UNDER me.

We are on the same team. We all want the same thing. I work with them closely every single day. I want them to succeed. Probably more than their bosses do at their 9-5 jobs. Here is what you don’t know about MLM companies and It Works specifically. I am rooting for them every single day. I am praying for them every single day. I am working with them every single day to ensure and encourage their success. I can’t go anywhere without my team, and I wouldn’t want to. When they succeed, I succeed. How many of you have bosses who will be your cheerleader every day, even if it is at midnight? How many of you have bosses that will brainstorm with you every day about how you can reach more people, and change more lives? I am on call 24/7, and I do it with a smile because that means they are succeeding and they are changing not only their lives, but the lives of others.

So you think you know, but you really have no idea. We are a family. We have one purpose. To share a company and products we love. It Works supplements have changed me as a mom and wife. I am a better person now that I have the energy to accomplish everything I need to in a day. I am a more fun mom because of It Works. I am more confident in my own skin because of It Works. I have met so many wonderful people, and my cup is full because of It Works. So when you see my post twice a day, or I message you, or any other wellness company reaches out. Please don’t roll your eyes, or delete the message. We are just sharing what we love, and we are trying to improve our lives and the lives of our teams and customers. Do we make money? Sure we do. Don’t we deserve the chance to better our lives financially? How lucky are we that we get to share a company we love, and bring our families more financial freedom? Darn lucky. That is for sure. Just because we go about it differently, doesn’t make it wrong. We get to work in our own time. Our own hours. No one to tell us when and where we have to be. Yea, you could say I feel pretty lucky!

I feel lucky to be a part of It Works. I feel lucky that after months of rolling my eyes, and deleting messages I gave Mandy a chance to share what she loved. I have found my passion, and so I will keep posting, sharing, and messaging. I won’t stop, and my prayer is that this shows you that maybe you should stop and click those links we share. Or stop and actually take the time to chat or talk on the phone. You don’t know unless you listen. We are not con artists. We are not annoying sales people. We are people with drive and passion, and all we want to do is share it. I haven’t lost a single friend because of what I do. I haven’t lost any family over what I do, and if you stop following me or block me because of what I post that is just fine! I feel it is your loss anyway, and it won’t stop me or my team or any other wellness company from pressing on! We keep going for the people we know we have helped, and for the people we will help in the future.

I hope this gives you some insight into multi-level marketing companies. I can’t speak for all of them but I know that regardless if we are selling shakes, patches, supplements, or wraps, we all want the same thing. We all want to help first and foremost. Secondly, we all want a chance to help while achieving financial freedom. You go to work every day and sell something. A service or a product. That is what we are doing! We are selling wonderful products that help people. My prayer is this finds someone on the fence. Someone that cannot stop thinking, “What if?”. What if I am right? What if I can help you achieve your wellness goals? What if I can help you make that $500 a month to pay for a car or bills? I am here to say I can. I hope you put the stereotype aside,  and stop wondering.

It Works Transformations

 I have been using my It Works supplements over 2 months, and I wanted to not only share my personal testimony and transformation, but I also got testimonials from some of my clients! I hope these words and pictures show you that we are all on a journey. We may be at different points, but that is the best part about It Works. We have something for everyone! Below I will share some personal stories about our wraps, defining gel, lip and eye cream, and my personal transformation!

Courtney Winn used our wraps and defining gel before her honeymoon! She follows a paleo diet, and just wanted to tone everything up before vacation!

"I went into vacation much more relaxed/confident person knowing my diet had paid off and the It Works products made it even better!"

Hillary Kelso used our wraps to help get her to a more comfortable place post baby!

"The wraps helped me feel normal again. After you have a baby, you feel so different. Not only has your life changed but your body has too. The wraps helped me with that. They gave me a start! My stretch marks were lighter, and I felt skinnier. They gave me the motivation I needed!"

You can tell that her skin is so much smoother in both pictures, and her stretch marks are lighter! She feels so great, and it shows!

Debbie Slack is using our Lip and Eye Cream, and our supplement that combats anxiety and stress called Confianza.

"The Confianza is awesome, and the Lip and Eye cream is making a big difference!"

Kristen Seals is my neighbor and the busiest lady I know! She has a 1 year old, and is using our Thermofit and wraps.

"My energy is better, and I am not snacking as much! I did my first wrap yesterday, and I lost 2 inches with one wrap! I am so excited!"

I love hearing my clients successes. It is the best part about what I am doing. It makes me giddy! I love that they allowed me to be a part of their journey! It means so much to me!

I have been using New You, Greens, and Ultimate Thermofit for two months. I also have done one box of wraps which is 4 wraps! I have shared this before but I can't believe the difference in my energy level! I have gone from a tired and run down mom, to a much more energized and happier mom! I have two little boys, and I was just dragging. Physically and mentally! I am now in the gym more often because the New You helps my body recover faster! My digestion has drastically improved with the Greens and my allergies have been so much better! The Ultimate Thermofit has helped me with energy, and to help me lose these last few pounds and inches!

I have lost 2. 5 inches in my waist, and 2 inches in my love handles area! With the wraps I lost 1.5 inches in my waist, and 1 inch in my love handles. My supplements have helped me with these last few inches! Overall, I am insanely happy, and can see huge changes! My clothes don't fit, which is okay with me because I love to shop! Here is my transformation!

I look at these photos and I know that to some this may not seem extreme enough. But I don't live a life of extremes. I am all about balance! I am in the last phase of my journey, I have lost all the weight I want to lose and I just want to add muscle and lean out. My supplements have helped me achieve those goals while staying balanced. I didn't have to cut water, calories, or do anything that I could not maintain!

I can go on and on! I have tons of testimonials and pictures, and I am just ecstatic! I would love to help you start your wellness journey! Email me today! Don't wait another minute!

My It Works Experience

I started this blog and with It Works not really sure what the outcome would be. I didn’t know if I would be successful, all I knew was God was pushing me. He was pushing me to step out and one, start a blog which I have always wanted to do, and two, find a way to reach people. I actually had a blog before but never kept up with it. I wasn’t sure what to write because it didn’t have a very clear direction. Lately, as I have grown not only in my physical journey but in my spiritual one, I just felt that I had something to share. That I could help people. That I could make a difference. That I could show people how to let Christ into their physical health.

A blog was step one, and more of a personal thing for me. I wanted a hobby, and a place to share my thoughts. I also wanted to help people, but I knew that I would need a way to reach the people. I looked at several different companies, and thought about and researched essential oils, advocare, and herbalife. None of them pulled at me. I just knew that those companies weren’t for me. That does not mean I don’t think highly of all of them because I do. I think they all have great qualities, but I just hadn’t found my spot yet.

 I can’t tell you exactly why It Works stuck. All I know is that I couldn’t shake them. It Works was the perfect combination for me. Great, healthy, and natural products and a way to make extra income easily. With It Works I am not selling, I am sharing. I am a product of these products. Before starting this blog, and using It Works products I was a tired and honestly felt isolated. I was fueling my body, and I was training it but I was still tired. I couldn’t wait for my kids to nap, and when they woke up from their nap, I couldn’t wait for them to go to bed so I could sleep. I just wasn’t the mom I wanted to be or the wife I wanted to be. I was so tired by the end of the day, I had nothing left for Hayden.

When I started using It Works supplements, my entire day started changing. I use New You which helps with muscle recovery, deep sleep, and memory. I sleep better, and I am not as sore when I wake up, so I wake rested! Not hobbling around, not angry because I have another day ahead of me, but excited to get up and get going! I also use Thermofit, a natural metabolic booster. I have energy now. Not like the crazy energy where your eye twitches, you get itchy, and you can’t sit still. I don't crash either! The natural energy that just gets you through the day. I also drink our Greens drink daily. It is a powder with 8 servings of fruit and vegetables, green tea, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and a probiotic. Seriously Greens is a life changing product for me! My digestions is better, my skin is better, and my energy is so much better.  I am a different person. A different mom and spouse. I can say that 100% without a doubt in my mind, that using Thermofit, New You, and Greens has made me a better mom and wife. I have energy. I want to go to bed at 10 pm or 11 pm not 7 pm. I want my kids to wake up, so we can load up and get out of the house. No more tired mom and wife here! Do I have moments still? Of course I do, but the overwhelming evidence points to increased energy, leaner muscle, better digestion, and an all-around happier, healthier woman!

Another thing I really struggled with was feeling lonely. I felt very isolated from everyone. I am home all day every day with two tiny humans and a crazy old dog. I go to the gym, but that is kind of my time. I need to branch out more there for sure, but at the end of the day I also kind of resented Hayden because he got to leave every day. I realize these emotions are not always valid. It is not Hayden’s fault that he gets to talk to people all day long, and I don’t. I didn’t treat him differently because he did, I am just being honest with you guys and saying being home all day long without a break can sometimes be hard on your mental and emotional state. Don’t get me wrong, I chose to stay home and I love it but all jobs come with some negative aspects. The positive aspects definitely outweigh the negative, but I am just sharing with you the reality. I get lonely. I get tired. I get frustrated. I am human. Just like anyone else does in their job.

The first time I wrote a blog post those feelings started to subside. I was sharing myself and my talents with others. Even if no one read it, I was still getting them out there. I have grown even closer to Christ through the blog because I am praying even more for the words and direction of my posts to be pleasing to Him. The more I learned and researched It Works, and started to share with others, the less isolated I felt. I am now interacting with multiple people daily. Whether it is clients I am working with, or my team members who are helping others. I am no longer going entire days without talking to adults! Mommas and daddys know what a blessing that can be!

What I am trying to say, is It Works and this blog have been life changing for me. I can’t thank you guys enough for you encouragement through your words, and your support through your purchases. I am loving what I am doing. I love that I have a hobby, and a way to use the talents God gave me. I love you guys. I love people. I love helping and encouraging others. I love it all. I love that I can feel Christ moving even more in my life, and see Him working in my clients and team member’s lives.

If I didn’t touch on this last subject I wouldn't be sharing all the reasons why I started a blog and with It Works. We are a single income family. Do we struggle financially? No. We have everything we need or want. God has blessed Hayden with wonderful jobs that pay well. Is there room for lots of extras? No. Do you need those things to be happy? No. But man aren’t they fun! I hate spending money. I hate spending money on myself or the house. I cringe. I feel guilt because they seem silly. We both drove our cars into the ground because they were paid off and didn’t want a car payment. My point is, you give up the extras or when you do the extras you are a little more strapped that month. I wanted to find a way to have more fun. To provide our family with extra. To shop for my little people when I felt like it, or buy an ottoman for that spot in my living room that has been empty for over a year. A way to go on a vacation without it going on credit. Again, we have been blessed to travel and have had the money to do so, but it was always with sacrifice. Like Hayden working over-time, or us cutting back in places to pay it off. Is that normal? Yes, I know it is but I grew up traveling a lot. I want that for my little family. I have the desire to see the world, and show my kids life outside of Texas.

 I also wanted to do more for Christ. I would love to go on mission trips, and give to more charities. You might be wondering if I have achieve all of this. No, but I am on my way. I have made more than I thought I could. I hit our $1000 bonus in 6 weeks. I am already making enough to pay for our new to us Suburban every month. What a blessing that is! That bonus is paying for our trip to Cape Cod in June. I am on my way to a second $1000. I don’t mean to brag, that is not my intention.

My intention is this, if you have any interest in getting healthy, while helping others get healthy, and making extra income whether it be for fun or out of necessity, It Works may be for you. The past 7 weeks have been such a blessing. I can’t even tell you. My worth is in Christ. My purpose is to serve him to the best of my ability. I do that by staying home and raising loving Godly men, being a wife to my husband, and now by sharing Christ and my passion for wellness through this blog and with It Works!

Thank you for reading! Contact me today if you would like to learn more about Christ, health, or It Works. I would love to speak with you!

Wrap Time

My wraps came in! Yay! I have been waiting for a time when I could get some pictures of the process for you guys, and my wonderful sister, Hillary, volunteered to take all my pictures and wrap with me! We had so much fun! The wraps are very easy to apply and use, and I had some great results. My sister's were even more drastic but I will let the pictures tell the story!

First, I showered and exfoliated really well. I did not apply any lotion afterwards. Then I put on some makeup because you guys do not want to see no makeup and wet hair Whitney. It isn't pretty!

Second step, gather your supplies! Your Ultimate Body Applicator, witch hazel, a measuring tape, and saran wrap or something to secure the wrap in place!

Then I soaked a paper towel witch hazel, and rubbed my stomach and anywhere the wrap would be touching numerous times. Witch hazel helps open up your pores, and remove impurities so the lotion on the wrap can be absorbed more efficiently.

The next step is to measure, and take your before picture. Scary, I know, but it is the best way to measure your progress! It is important to measure because sometimes the results may not be as visible in photographs, so the measurements help you know you are making progress. Remember the results are progressive after 72 hours! I lost an inch by the next morning, and I haven't used my second wrap yet!

The before picture!

Now for the fun part! Let's try this Crazy Wrap Thing! Guys,  I was so excited that I dorked out and forgot to get a good before picture of my sister. We had both our babies, and we were in a hurry before our husbands got back. I will share some of her pictures right after the wrap, and hours later. You are seriously going to freak out!

Alright, so when you open the wrap it will be wet and you need to pull it apart and find the side with the lotion on it. That is the side that you will apply to your skin.

Now, let's put that bad boy on!

Step 1: Apply to skin. Step 2. Smooth down the wrinkles, to get it as flat as possible in contact with your skin. Step 3. Secure with saran wrap, the Fab Wrap, ace bandage, or a tight tank top. Step 4: Wait 45 minutes!

I ate while I wrapped...not the best idea because I was super full! No worries though because the results are progressive, so I saw progress by the morning! The wrap should feel tingly and cool, that is normal! My husband didn't even know I was wearing it, so if you are short on time you can wrap and go run errands, sleep, or do some chores(or not because chores aren't fun and wrapping should be fun). I played with my crazy boys, and before I knew it the time was up!

Time to remove the wrap and showcase the results! Check the wrap before removing, if you see lotion still on the cloth, leave it on a bit longer so your skin can absorb the rest of the lotion. I removed mine, and rubbed in the lotion that was on my skin.

I could tell my skin was so much tighter! I carry some weight in my upper abs for some reason, and I could tell the wrap helped tighten that area! Here are my results directly after taking the wrap off, and me measuring myself the next morning! An inch lost!

An inch around the waist! Insane! I went from 30.5" to 29.5". I am so excited about my results! You can see that my belly button is tighter, and the top portion of my abs is so much flatter!

Below are my sisters results. She was anxious about sharing her results but they were just too amazing to keep to herself. I wrapped her once. She has not wrapped again, and over a week later she says her stretch marks are still faded with one use. She has not wrapped again or used any other product.

Her skin kept improving, and by morning she was sending me pictures with some hilarious captions! This is not a gimmick, this is for real! She is 6 months post baby, and she was so excited to share with me her progress. I was so happy to do this for her, and I am so grateful that she let me share with you guys! Her stretch marks have continued to fade, and I can't wait to see what continued wraps and our stretch mark cream does for her!

I think this wrap is such a wonderful product. I am on my third wrap, and am down 1.5"! That is insane! I mean it took me 4 months of diet an exercise to lose 2 inches. I am 10 days in and that 1.5" is still gone, and the results are still there. It will last if you couple it with a good diet and exercise routine. Use this wrap to get you up and motivated. Use this wrap to show yourself that you are worth the effort. That you are worth the time and energy to get to the gym and cook your meals. Want to know why you are worth it? Because you were created by God. He created you for a reason, and that reason is so you can serve and glorify Him. You are worth everything to Him. He wants you to love yourself enough to be healthy. He wants you to be healthy so you can serve Him fully. You are worth it. Need help? Ask me. I am here. Don't know where to start? Start with Christ. Ask Him for the motivation. Ask Him to show you how loved you are. Start with Christ first. The rest will follow!

Want to try this crazy wrap thing? I assure you, you do! Email me, message me on Facebook, or on Instagram. I really want to help you start your wellness journey, and I really want you to see what you are capable of! This wrap could be your jump start, the supplements that It Works! offers could help carry you through and help you push on when you don't want too! I know I can help! Message me today!

Why It Works!?

Why It Works!? Why this company? Why now? These are questions I have asked myself numerous times in the past month. Initially, I blew It Works! off. Flat out blew her off. I said that isn't for me, and thanks but no thanks. P.S. Please stop telling me about it. 

I felt that wraps were a quick fix and that just wasn't my thing, but for some reason I couldn't stop thinking about this company. I had that little voice in the back of my head saying, "try it, just try it." To which I said, "no, little voice, I don't want to. P.S. Please stop telling me to try it." By the way, we all know the little voice is God right? Okay, good. I didn't want you guys thinking I was crazy...

 In the end, God always wins. He is always there showing you the way, you just have to get out of your own way to see it. So there I was about midnight one night, up reading on all the products and I pulled the trigger. I finally said, God you win. God: 8,753 Whitney: 0 Can you tell I get in the way alot?

So, I started researching their products. The more I read, the more interested I became. I read each products description, ingredient list, and looked up testimonials. Are there people who were negative? Yes, but not many. The overwhelming opinion was, well you guessed it, the products work! Was I still skeptical? Sure I was, but I knew two things. One, I was interested in trying the products for myself because they were all-natural and plant based. Two, if I could share my passion for wellness, and make a little extra money, what did I have to lose?

There were a few other reasons why I chose It Works! as my supplement company, and my new business venture that would lead me to launch Whitney Slack Wellness + Lifestyle. First and foremost, I love that their products are all-natural. Every ingredient is listed on their website. For example, almost all of their products are GMO free, refined sugar free, and some are even gluten-free. It Works! is conscious of what goes into their product, and that was extremely important to me!

It Works! strives to help people from the inside out. The wrap is what gets peoples attention, and rightfully so, I mean the wrap is amazing! I have seen amazing results! But they didn't stop there, they saw a need for all-natural supplements and skin care. I have tried supplements one other time, and for the first time in my life I had acne. Terrible and painful acne. My hormones were thrown completely out of whack, which caused a slew of other side effects that I won't get into right now, but the point is, if you are going to put in on or in your body it has to be compatible with your body. It Works! has done that. They have made their products not only effective, but most importantly, safe!

It Works! has a supplement for everyone! Need more energy, and a way to get more vegetables and fruits in your diet? It Works! has a supplement for that, Greens! Need a way to build muscle, and recover faster? It Works! has a supplement for that, New You! You see where I am going with this? It Works! can help anyone at any phase of their wellness journey, and you know what? Their products are not even the best part. The best part is the people.

I love that I get to really dive into people's health and wellness goals. I love that I get to hear their story, and be a part of their life. It Works! has given me that opportunity. They have given me a platform to share my love for training to the best you can be, but also a platform to share Jesus. A platform to share how to be a good steward of your body, and how being a good steward is worshipful. I have said it before and I will say it again. You get this one body, this one temple, and this one life. What are you going to do with it? I choose to be the healthiest I can be. That means not only fueling and training my body, but also training my mind with Christ. Daily time with Christ is a part of training the temple God blessed me with. I want to help others achieve this mindset, and It Works! and this website are going to give me a way to reach more people than I ever thought possible!

I chose It Works! because I just felt it, that push that you know is Christ telling you to step out on faith.  So, I followed. A followed that tiny voice in the So I am ready! I am ready to help you reach your wellness goals. I am ready to pour everything I know into your wellness journey. I am ready to show you how wellness and Christ go hand in hand. Are you ready?