Thank you guys so much for all the support and words of encouragement after I posted my original update all about my wellness journey post birth. 

You might remember that I began this journey almost 6 months ago now, 1 week before my 35th birthday, 7 months after baby #2 and 223 days of sleep deprivation and adrenal fatigue later, when I felt at my very worst.

What I didn’t mention is that when my birthday rolled around, I was struck with the most simple yet profound message that would stay with me every single day since...

I was inside the LMS hyperbaric oxygen chamber, breathing in 95% pure oxygen (there’s only 21% oxygen in the air we’re breathing now!) to help all the goodness in my IV drip absorb effectively into all of my cells, when I noticed a book.

This book was called ‘ikigai’ (loosely translated as ‘your reason to jump out of bed every morning’.)

I flicked to the summary points of ‘the Japanese secret to a long and happy life’ and there it was... the message that affected me to the very core... the words which have played over in my mind every day for the past 6 months:

“Get in shape for your next birthday”.

It wasn’t that I needed to see this message to eat better or go to the gym.

It wasn’t that I needed extra motivation.

It wasn’t that I read it on my birthday and liked the coincidental surprise.

It was that for the first time ever, I understood that lasting change needs time;

...that Metamorphosis doesn’t happen overnight. It doesn’t even happen in a month. 

...that sculpting a body is a process. A gentle, steady, loving, careful process.

I understood that if I want something enough, I must commit not 2 or 4 or 8 weeks to something on an intensive basis, I must commit a year and take small DAILY steps.

It may seem basic to you, but for someone that [before babies and never since] only needed to go for a run in order to immediately produce calf muscles or skip only one meal to be rewarded with a flat stomach, this message was a revelation!

“Get in shape for your next birthday”.

The message consumed me.

My patience grew roots. 

My appreciation for the human body amplified.

I felt inspired like never before.

It felt as if I was solving a puzzle for 35 years and it was finally in front of me - whole, completed, solved, accomplished. 

I finally got it!

“Get in shape for your next birthday”.

It is the exact message which comes to mind now each time I look in the mirror, about to drown in the disappointment of my results. 

I am reminded that these things take time. 

I remember to be kinder to myself. 

I feel motivated to carry on.

I fill with gratitude and appreciation for my health, energy, determination, patience, gift of time and privilege to be (and to feel) alive!

I continue to make healthy choices (something no one regrets ever!) and I actually enjoy myself in the process.

I enjoy the cold/hot/cold showers.

I enjoy the hourly alarms I set up for myself, like the 12:22pm ‘my posture is amazing’ reminder or the 3:33pm alarm called ‘the universe rewards my actions’.

I enjoy the workouts in my living room and feel an energy rush when I break a sweat! I wish I could find more time than just twice weekly, but still feel grateful that because I only do them twice weekly, I am skipping with excitement to get cracking when the wait is over!

I enjoy my daily 500ml pint glass of pure celery juice. Actually, I’m addicted now! And the benefits from the first time I did my 21 days of it in December were so obvious to everyone, now Elliot joined me on round 2! More on my experience with it in another newsletter, but if you already know that you want to join me on my round 3 starting end of March, then register your interest here:   mailchi.mp/tanyasliving/celeryjuice

I enjoy being woken up early by my babies and getting started with my day without a snooze button.

But best (and weirdest) of all however is that I enjoy cleaning now. 

All sorts of cleaning! Deep cleaning, decluttering, sorting, folding, ironing, floor scrubbing, dish washing, dusting, wiping, polishing, vacuuming, soaking, you name it - I relish in it, even washing out the rubbish bin is a joy! 

And you know why?....

When the whole “Get in shape for your next birthday” invaded my consciousness, I immediately became disinterested in anything to do with the couch and looked for ways to move my body any chance I got.

I wanted this exercise to be good for my body, as well as my home and my brain, so I (once again) enrolled myself into IIN, the online nutrition school, downloaded lectures and started listening to them while I cleaned. 

Holy. Wow. 

Everything is so much more interesting the second time around! 

Maybe it’s because the wellness information has really evolved since I took the course 7 years ago.

Maybe the doctors and gurus delivering this info are even more awe-inspiring now. 

Maybe my own mindset has shifted, because now I’m not merely listening to lectures for a certificate, I’m absorbing them for my and my family’s wellbeing and longevity.

I’m surrendering to the universe and accepting (with gratitude) my divine right to feel fricken amazing!

When wellness information travels through my ears, it absorbs into my brain tissues, my nerves, organs, every cell of my body and out to my aura.

I transform into a beacon of wellness and I literally feel everything within me (including my choices, cravings, energy levels and even stubborn fat cells) shifting in order to get me to my “Get in shape for your next birthday” intention.

The power of the wellness information within the IIN curriculum goes far beyond helping you become an incredible health coach. 

It literally changes you forever.

And honestly, I often avoid sending emails or publishing blog posts, in fear of coming across as too ‘salesy’, so I just keep quiet. 

BUT I genuinely believe that this course is magical, powerful and addictively interesting... and now that the price of tuition is going up from 1st March, I know I’d regret not giving you the heads up!

So even if a portion of you was once interested in studying wellness for a year (only 5 hours per week!), perhaps this is your sign to go for it?

Here’s what my friends at IIN say:

“On March 1, 2020, our tuition will increase from $5,995 to $6,795 for the Health Coach Training Program. While most schools regularly increase their tuition as they update their curriculum, we have not increased tuition in years. Since 2013, we have honored our commitment to keeping tuition costs down to allow as many people as possible to receive our life-changing education.”

So in order to avoid this US $800 price increase AND still receive $1,500 off the current/old price, call one of these numbers to enrol before Sunday 1st March!

(877) 733-1628 from US

+1 (212) 730-5433 from outside of US

Remember to mention my name (Tanya Maher) so you get all saving. 

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IIN is the world's largest nutrition school with over 130,000 graduates around the globe.

You don't need to quit your job or change your whole life to do the course. Your life will change on its own and in the most magical ways and all you'll be doing is listening to eye-popping lectures a couple of hours per week.

It's the only course I recommend. Here is how it works>>

Now is the perfect time to enrol as tuition is increasing from 1 March 2020!!! 

Right now you can avoid the USD $800 price increase and still save $1500 on THE OLD PRICE by mentioning my name (Tanya Maher).

You already know just how highly I rate The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), you wish you could attend it too, but you have no clue as to how you will ever get the opportunity to travel to New York, find the time to do the homework or the funds to afford this prestigious and popular course.

So, I wanted to explain how this course works.

Yes, it’s based in NYC.

No, you don’t have to travel there.

It’s all online, you can download lectures to your iPhone or iPad and watch/listen to them while offline. I even watched the lectures while flying from London to NZ!

Yes, it takes a year of commitment.

No, you don’t need to quit your job or get childcare or give up your free time!

The classes only take approx 5 hours/ week and they are sooooo interesting, that if your friends are into improving their health at all, they would LOVE to watch some the videos with you on holiday, so you don’t fall behind. I watched Deepak Chopra on the IIN stage with my sister and my mum in Ecuador :)

Yes, the certification makes you a Qualified Health Coach.

No, the course isn’t only for those looking to change their career.

The biggest part of the training is focused on nutrition and the business building bits are useful for ANY career you’re in!

Yes, the classes are all about educating you in ultimate health and nutrition.

No, they don’t promote any one diet!

In fact, the best thing I loved about IIN is their focus on bio-individuality. They would invite a speaker to talk about the adverse effects of the Atkins diet and there’d also be a speaker from the Atkins Institute explaining about the purpose of such a diet.

Yes, like with any reputable course- an investment is required.

No it’s not not required all upfront.

You can pay in instalments and because we are friends, I can pass on up to US $1,500 saving to you as the IIN Ambassador. Sadly I’m not allowed to post prices online because there are tiers of prices and because the IIN team probs think they can sell this course better than I can when you call to speak to them, hahaha. Well, don’t be afraid of getting in contact because you might get a sales pitch, they are really VERY nice genuine people there and they are just so passionate about what IIN has to offer (plus I wholeheartedly support anything they have to say, no other course covers what they cover!).

Yes, you can withdraw at the beginning of the program.

No, you don’t need to commit to anything or even talk to anyone till you sample a FREE class for yourself!

Sign up here to watch>>

Inside the Sample Class you’ll learn:

What a Health Coach does and how they help people make lasting changes to their health and lifestyles

What to expect as a student at IIN as you train to become a Health Coach

About primary foods & bio-individuality - two core concepts of the program - and why they’re important in creating healthier, happier lives

And how IIN is leading the way to a healthcare revolution, plus the incredible activities you can engage in when you enroll at the school!

Yes, I totally think you should start with the Back to School class kicking off this September on the 18th!

But, here are other options incase you need to plan your year with more notice...

May 2018 – Monday, May 7th

July 2018 – Monday, July 16th

September 2018 – Monday, September 17th

November 2018 – Monday, November 12th

If you’re ready to join now, call an enrollment counsellor on (877) 733-1628 for US or +1 (212) 730-5433 for International and be sure to mention my name (Tanya Maher) to get your tuition savings.

Want to learn more about the program? Check out the FREE sample class I mentioned earlier >>

Happy Everything,

xTanya