Back to The Basics

At 32, I was active, strong, and a mom of three healthy children born naturally. I worked out three to five times a week and felt like I was living a balanced life. But in March 2024, everything changed.

A sudden cardiac arrest left me unconscious for two weeks and hospitalized for a month. When I finally opened my eyes, I woke up to a new reality — one that required me to live with intention, care, and a heart-healthy mindset. I went from taking no medications to being prescribed three, and from feeling confident in the gym to being hesitant to even walk through the doors.

In a world where salt and sugar seem to be in everything, I faced a challenge and accepted it. I started small, cutting out grapefruit, caffeine, alcohol, and cold medicines as advised. But a year later, after receiving a life-saving shock to my heart, I had to go even deeper. That’s when I began noticing how my body responded with heart palpitations with too much salt, fatigue with too much sugar, and peace when I nourished myself with simple, whole foods.

It became about fine-tuning. About getting Back to the basics.

I no longer drink socially or reach for a glass to escape stress. Water is now my only source of hydration, a simple gift I no longer take for granted. And as I’ve learned, food doesn’t need to be drenched in seasoning or look picture-perfect to be fulfilling. God designed fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices with their own divine purpose and flavor.

To honor the body He’s given me, I now cook with single ingredients and fresh herbs. Each meal is an act of gratitude, not deprivation.

The truth is, I don’t remember the pain of what happened. It is as though; I wasn't even in the same room when these events occurred. God protected me from it. What I know is what I’ve been told; that my life was spared for a reason. This transformation has given me a new purpose: to care for this temple, share my story, and help others see that obedience to God’s design brings healing, peace, and strength.

It isn’t easy, but it’s worth it.