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.

BeforeAfter
Depression Score 53 (Extreme) Depression Score 10 (No depression)
Anxiety Score 47 (High)Anxiety Score 17 (Low)
Sore, tired muscles, felt like I was 80More 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 classesMore clarity, more alert
Weight gain due to meds for 2 years Lost 5 lbs. in 5 days
Yeast concernsNo more peanut butter
Severe depressionWorking on my depression
Self-hateSelf-love
Lack of love form yselfHealing from my past hurt/trauma
Negative comments to selfFocusing on positive talk
AngerAffirmations
FrustrationDeep breaths
TraumaTalking 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 EatingLearning about Nutrition and Health
CaffeineNo more
Sugar (way too much)No sugar!
No energy, very sluggish, could sleep all dayFitness/Walking - more movement, more alive
Didn’t want to get out of bedGoing to yoga and meditation at 7 a.m.!
Sadness, suicidal thoughtsA lot of life left to live
Feelings of guilt and shameWorking on
No pleasureSee beauty in the environment
Self-punishment - physical and emotionalWorking on
Felt worthlessI am enough!
Agitated easilyLess agitation
Lost my smile for a long timeGot my smile back
Sleep problemsGetting rest and sleep
Digestion issues: sore, crampy, hurting, didn’t know what I could and couldn’t eatNo pain! Haven’t had stomach issues since I got here. Everything’s gone back and feels good!
Severe anxietyStill working on
Had a rash for 6 months on my armThe 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

DisclaimerResults 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.