Meet Trailblazer Toya Collier

Today we’d like to introduce you to Toya Collier.

Toya, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started this journey because I was very sick. I was in my 20s but I felt like I was a 100 years old. I had terrible digestive issues that caused me to keep landing in the hospital, one time by ambulance. Constant migraines, fatigue, hot flashes, irregular periods, and more had me constantly asking what’s wrong with me? Even though it seemed I was always in a doctor’s face, I still kept hearing the same response, “We can’t find anything wrong with you and all the test are negative.” I always left frustrated and feeling helpless. I was so miserable and I really wanted to discover a way to improve my quality of life. I started doing research on food, personal care products, natural healing, juicing, detoxing, fasting, diseases, anatomy, and physiology. I researched these subjects for years which inspired me to become a Nutritionist, Esthetician, and Wellness Coach.

During my research, I learned I was actually making myself sick by not knowing what my body needs to be healthy. I didn’t know what foods I was supposed to eat or not eat, I just… ate. I trusted the food grocery stores provided and never thought it would be the very culprit ruining my life. I wanted to understand how did this happen, how did our country allow companies to create foods that are causing all of our number one diseases; diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, hormonal imbalance, etc. By changing my eating habits, I was able to heal my body, lose 70 lbs, and restore my quality of life. I have developed an e-book to help others do the same by educating them on what your body actually needs to be healthy. What are carbs, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals, how do you properly exercise, how do you lose weight, how did the food industry start, and more, is all the fascinating information you will learn in the “How to transition into healthy living” E-Book. I took back my power by learning about the most powerful machine in the world, our body! This information allowed me to be in charge of my life and no longer capable of being duped by big brand advertisement. Most of the information society know, in regards to healthy eating, is from major advertisement, like the debatable myth, you need protein from meat. If you want to take back your power and learn how to restore your health, download my E-Book!!

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It was very hard learning how to break my emotional attachments to food. It forced me to deal with my depression and the self-hatred I had developed for my body. I realized I had an addiction to certain foods because they provided me with a sense of comfort. But why was that and why am I getting it from food. Ultimately, I healed many emotional wounds and even got a divorce after eight years of marriage. This journey allowed me to free myself from chains I had attached to just because I thought I had no other choice. By discovering I had the power all along to live a healthy and happy life made me feel invincible and I released all things that didnt add to that joy.

Please tell us about The Natural Lady – what should we know?
I’m a Certified Nutritionist and wellness coach and I help people transition into a healthy living! I believe it’s imperative to spread the knowledge of health. Most people believe their body is malfunctioning which makes them feel helpless bc they feel they have to go through whatever it is. I want to give people their power back by teaching them how their body works and what it needs to be in tip-top condition. The information I provide should be taught in elementary school so all people can understand how their bodies thrive from an early age before bad habits are started. Everything is about balance and that’s what I teach.

Which women have inspired you in your life?
There are numerous women I have discovered on social media that inspired me to believe change is possible. Social media gives us the opportunity to see real people working hard to change their circumstances. I have been amazed and taught everything requires consistency. Consistency is the quality of all the women I look up to possess. Their not celebrities just regular women using their internal superpowers to show the world it’s possible to be healthy and happy, without pills or surgery.

Pricing:

• How to transition into healthy living E-Book $29.99

Contact Info:

• Phone: www.TheNaturalLady.com
• Instagram: Toyacanhelp@gmail.com
• Other: Instagram @thenaturallady

Image Credit:
Toya Collier

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