Project Description
Bronwyn, BC, Canada
“When I first came here, I didn’t feel enough, felt that I wasn’t loved, that I was ugly and shamed, and all sorts of different things. And in one week with the support of the staff and the different programs on health and nutrition, heart healing and the people that I’ve met and gotten to open up to and to hear their stories, too, for the first time in my life I actually feel that I am enough. I love myself for the first time in my life!”
Improvements with: Depression, Anxiety, Emotional Trauma, Intense Sadness, Difficulty Walking/Flexibility Issues, Muscle and Bone Issues, Mental Clarity, Weight Loss/ Obesity, Anger, Body Image/ Self-Worth, Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits, Skin Inflammation/Blisters/Rash, Low Energy/Chronic Fatigue.
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Depression Score 53 (Extreme) | Depression Score 10 (No depression) |
| Anxiety Score 47 (High) | Anxiety Score 17 (Low) |
| Sore, tired muscles, felt like I was 80 | More movement in joints |
| Aches and pains all over, walking hurt, my joints hurt, everything felt just painful | Not so stiff and less sore. My joints aren’t hurting anymore |
| Brain fog, was falling asleep during classes | More clarity, more alert |
| Weight gain due to meds for 2 years | Lost 5 lbs. in 5 days |
| Yeast concerns | No more peanut butter |
| Severe depression | Working on my depression |
| Self-hate | Self-love |
| Lack of love form yself | Healing from my past hurt/trauma |
| Negative comments to self | Focusing on positive talk |
| Anger | Affirmations |
| Frustration | Deep breaths |
| Trauma | Talking about it – open. I was able to break through some of the deepest and toughest moments of my life here. Learned about what trauma is. |
| Unhealthy Eating | Learning about Nutrition and Health |
| Caffeine | No more |
| Sugar (way too much) | No sugar! |
| No energy, very sluggish, could sleep all day | Fitness/Walking - more movement, more alive |
| Didn’t want to get out of bed | Going to yoga and meditation at 7 a.m.! |
| Sadness, suicidal thoughts | A lot of life left to live |
| Feelings of guilt and shame | Working on |
| No pleasure | See beauty in the environment |
| Self-punishment - physical and emotional | Working on |
| Felt worthless | I am enough! |
| Agitated easily | Less agitation |
| Lost my smile for a long time | Got my smile back |
| Sleep problems | Getting rest and sleep |
| Digestion issues: sore, crampy, hurting, didn’t know what I could and couldn’t eat | No pain! Haven’t had stomach issues since I got here. Everything’s gone back and feels good! |
| Severe anxiety | Still working on |
| Had a rash for 6 months on my arm | The redness gone away |
Experience Highlights:
- I loved the walks. Experiencing some of the Island was cool: I got to Saratoga Beach and Salmon Point. And we got to walk near the ocean and enjoy the nature.
- Zumba, Yoga, Meditation – things I hadn’t done at home, but now I will corporate into my schedule! It was very healing, too.
- This experience has made me feel free, something got released. The weight has been lifted and I feel happy! I still have work to do, but it’s a good start for me.
The information above is based on the following resources:
- Unedited Video Testimonial Materials
- Before and After Self-Assessments
- Program Participation and Progress Sheet
- Before and After Emotional Wellness Tests
Disclaimer: Results of participants differ and the Fresh Start cannot guarantee that you will experience your improvements in the same way as in this testimonial. The Fresh Start is not an allopathic medical facility and does not claim to either diagnose or treat any disease. The Fresh Start does not guarantee a recovery from any specific disease or a health symptom.
