The Birth of Lotus Flower Evo...

I am going to back track a little and tell you my ,"Why". I created Lotus Flower Evolution as an outlet for my use of essential oils at first. But, slowly it has evolved into much more. Just like a lotus flower rises out of the mud and muck everyday, I too have risen from mud and muck in my life. I once was a sad, depressed woman in a teenagers body for most of my twenties and thirties. I gave birth to four beautiful children before I was 25 years old. My body had a lot of wear and tear on it on my early twenties as you can imagine from birthing fiour children. I loved being pregnant but, the aftermath left me with a body full of unwanted baby weight, acne, low self esteem and depression. Not only that but, my life in itself was very hard at the time. I always had a desire to want to eat healthy and exercise. I remember when I was a kid I would go to the grocery store with my dad every Sunday and pick out the items in my mind that I would by as an adult one day. The apples, bananas, and fresh veggies. Then, life happened as it does and I resorted to fast food and microwave dinners. Being in the low income/poverty level also, did not help much. Because, you know that healthy food was just too expensive! I fought for years with myself about my weight and depression. The internal battle was mostly secret to those around me. I would try to starve myself, smoke more, whatever I had to do so that I would not eat so much. The worst part was that I was also, an emotional eater. So, every time I failed at some diet or excercise plan I would then eat to satisfy my emotional rollercoaster. It wasn't until I was 28 years old when drugs and alcohol became the dominant source of my escape that I began to lose weight on what I called, "the vodka diet". Yes, that's right I would begin the morning with vodka and end with vodka. No, I was not loopy drunk all day but, little sips helped me to not eat and I thought that was great. Especially when I saw the weight coming off. Then I paired that with some blue pilss that were suppose to make you skinny from a well known supplement shop. This was a potion for disaster! I only became more depressed and more frustrated at myself. Fast forward about 4 years and my secret obsession continued. But, I started to look at how food was made and where it came from. Slowly, I mean very slowly I began to change my eating habits. Replacing one bad thing with a good thing. I learned I had real taste buds and they developed more the more I ate reall food. For example, as a child I was allergic to apples and carrots. They made my face swell and throat itch. I never even tried to eat one for at least 20 years because of the reaction. But, now as an adult I crave them! My allergies began to subside as I started to eat better. Then, I educated myself on supplements and the vitamins I should be taking. I developed a passin for healthy living. Clean living. I can not even tell you how many books I have read to teach myself the proper balance of food, vitamins, and exercise. Fast forward to now. The present. I am healthier than I have ever been, I feel good, my weight is right where I am comfortable. Yes, sometimes I hear that little voice that tells me if I slip up and eat a donut I will get fat tomorrow, but I ignore it. Because, YES I do slip up and it is good! Balance is in everything and it is needed to have a healthy life. This is why I created Lotus Flower Evolution, I want to share with others the knowledge I have obtained throughout the years and help make your lives better! I want to serve in a way that will make people stronger and more contious about their health. Everyday my business is evolving, because I am continously, thinking of new ways to help lead people to a happier healthier lifestyle. I do not want anyone to struggle for years on end like I did. It is the worst feeling when you are internally struggling with your self esteem but, no one knows because you put on a good show. I get it! That is why I offer so many services because they all work together to help you acheive the best life ever! From, vision boards to eating healthy whole foods and recipes to massages and classes to educate you on essential oils. i offer I wide variety of options and you can start with one or do all it is up to you and at your pace. I hope you are inspired and want to work with me to transform your life! I am your cheer leader!!

--Amy