Hello, My name is Linda Chalmers. I'm a Certified Health and Life Coach.
My mission is to help you take charge of your health so you can live your life how you want to and not how poor health dictates.
"You can't keep one disease and heal two others. When the body heals, it heals everything" -Charlotte Gerson.
I know what it's like to be unwell, have little energy and feel like there isn't anything you can do to help yourself. I know what it's like to feel much older than your years and saying no to activities when you'd rather say yes.
I was overweight for much of my adulthood, but in 2012 I was at my highest weight, had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, anxiety, mental fog, little energy, and overall, just felt crappy.
I went to the doctor, and he put me on medication for high blood pressure. He wanted to put me on medication for high cholesterol too but didn't want that; flashing before my eyes was a life of bad health and medicine, so I asked if he'd give me three months to deal with the cholesterol on my own. He agreed.
I started walking every day and watched what I ate. Over some time, I learned about a whole-food, plant-based way of eating, so I gave up all animal products and adopted a plant-based diet. It didn't take long before I started to feel better. When I went to my doctor a few months later, he was surprised at how quickly my health numbers changed. He asked what I was doing, so I told him about a plant-based diet, and he told me to keep doing what I was doing.
My health has completely changed. I'm not on any medication, and I can walk wherever I want to, but the best part is that I can enjoy and participate in activities with my family and friends in ways I couldn't before. Hiking where we live is one of our favourite things to do.
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity" - Amelia Earhart
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WHAT A HEALTH COACH IS AND WHAT A HEALTH COACH IS NOT
A Health Coach is a guide, support, and accountability. We hold a vision for you that you may not yet see for yourself. We will stretch and support you to reach the goals that you set for yourself. We are your biggest cheerleaders and your accountability partner with a bit of a kick in the butt when needed.
A health coach is not a Medical or Natural Doctor, Nutritionist or Dietitian. A health coach is not a substitute for these professional services. Please see a medical practitioner for all your medical needs
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"The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison" – Ann Wigmore.
"Take small steps to get big results out of your goals" – Unknown
"Look in the mirror, that's your competition" – Unknown