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Helping women living with lupus manage their symptoms with nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Who is Yenika
Born and raised in Jamaica, I am a Nutritionist, a Certified Holistic Health Coach, a Lupus Warrior and now a blogger who resides in Canada. Adding to my resume, I pride myself of being the founder of Yenika's Lupus Life and Y and W Creations.
A little about me and my journey
I am a mother and a wife to a very supportive husband. I have an innate passion to empower other those around me, especially women who are seeking help in transforming their lives through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Now, the question lingering in your mind might be why nutrition? The answer is simple: Lupus of the Skin Being one of the many Canadians diagnosed with this autoimmune disease, I was adamant on finding ways to manage it without the use of medications, so I enrolled in a nutrition program at Humber College. Sure, it seems bleak but I can assure you that it's possible.
I am a prime example of such feat. Today I stand proud and amazed by the transformation I've seen in my life after substituting medications for nutrition. With this successful experiment under my belt, you could say I grow insatiable. I wanted more, not just for myself but for others who may be battling a similar struggle. To get started, I enrolled in the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
At first, my sole interest for enrolling was health coaching. However, through great mentorship and excellent approach to the topics made by my teachers, I learnt so much more. I got insight that went beyond the spectrum of health coaching
Not only did my knowledge about my autoimmune disease strengthened, I was able to complete my own self healing journey. This was a monumental deal for me and the good news, I needed it!
As a result, I not only graduated with a more in-depth knowledge of nutrition. I have developed the ability to help and guide others in different areas of their lives, thus achieving my ultimate goal.
Some of these areas include but not limited to:
- How to manage their weight - How to reduce chronic inflammation in their body - Practice self-care and self compassion and to increase mindfulness - Gut health and hormone imbalance - Bio-individual meal plans + recipes or if they just want to level up on their nutrition.
Some people might find it hard to believe, but the aforementioned list can be done through primary food. This is one of my specialty which I will use to help improve your overall health and happiness.
Overcoming limiting self belief
There is a saying that goes: Don't knock it until you try it. Too many times, we are our own antagonists in our own story for success. Before we even try, we give up on our dreams and limit ourselves with thoughts of doubt. Sadly, I was that person. For a long time I stayed in the shadows. I convinced myself that I wasn't good enough, even with all the education and the experience I had to the job.
My diagnosis made it worse. My insecurities had surpassed the threshold that kept them in check, thus making me more self conscious than ever. That feeling made me convinced myself that no one would love me enough since they wouldn't see pass my disease. I believed that even though I have so much love in me to give and a good heart, that it wouldn't matter.
But against all odds, i overcame it all. how? through the following steps
- Have conversation with yourself, change your mindset and the blindfold you had on for so long will finally come off.
- start loving yourself more, realizing that you're beautiful from the inside out, regardless of how others may see you.
- Start believing in yourself and your capabilities.
- Go for the career that you want with the confidents knowing that it's yours
Sometimes we are our biggest roadblocks to achieving what we want and to live our dream life because of our beliefs. We don't have to keep on doing that, I am challenging you to change your mindset.
We have to believe in ourselves before we can expect others to believe in us!
My Promise
As a health coach I will support you by being your accountability partner on your health journey. I will work with you in a sustainable and healthy way to achieve your optimal health goals and to live a fulfilling, joyful and social life.
My blog is here to provide you with tips on managing your lupus symptoms including, nutrition, self-care tips, lifestyle changes and wellness recommendations.
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