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oanna, one of our most inspiring Fit Rise members, found our sisterhood at a dark time in her life. In 2018, her mother unexpectedly passed away after surviving major surgery, and just a few months later, one of the patients
she looked after as a caregiver succumbed to brain cancer. She also lost two friends around that time, both of them just 40 years old. To Joanna, it felt like life was continually kicking her while she was down. Looking for a light at the end of the tunnel, she stumbled onto Danette’s story. “Through all of this trauma, I have found peace because of Fit Rise 365,” Joanna says. “The best thing Fit Rise taught me is to be the best version of myself! It introduced me to meditation, which has changed my life! In my favorite meditation, the ‘I AM’ meditation, Danette taught me to relax my body through deep breathing and to visualize how I want to view myself in the future and what I want to accomplish. Because of meditation, I am beginning to believe all things are possible through positive, daily affirmations.” Since she started meditating, visualizing, and taking the rest of Danette’s teachings to heart, Joanna’s life has done a 180. Today, she’s working on getting her own life coaching business off the ground and launching a career as a writer. “My mindset has changed from victim to champion,” she says. “... I release people, situations, and things that no longer serve me. It’s amazing!” Just as she found peace with her inner self through meditation, Joanna started healing her body with delicious, nutritious food and gentle movement. Joanna loves Danette’s Quinoa Kale Mango Salad recipe and her “I AM JOYFUL” lower-body workout for beginners. She’s also made it part of her practice to spend time in nature, going on long walks outside. “Since starting Fit Rise 365, I have shed 25 pounds and feel great! I will continue on my rise!” she says. Joanna, we are beyond inspired by your journey. Keep treating yourself with love, kindness, and compassion! You deserve this joy! And sister, if you’re reading this with grief in your heart, meditation can help.
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