My journey on the “natural path” took years to manifest and happened almost without me realizing it. While I have always prioritized my health and physical appearance, a few years ago I began making considerable changes to my diet and workout routine with hopes of obtaining a more desirable, toned physique. I slowly transitioned my workouts from running and cycling to weight-lifting and walking, and I began paying much closer attention to the ingredients that were in everything I ate.

The pivotal point in this journey was about two years ago when I decided to eliminate all seed-oils from my diet. I noticed that my efforts in the gym as a new weight-lifter were yielding better results, I was less bloated, and overall I felt better. After that, I began to understand how challenging it is to live a truly healthy lifestyle in today’s society where toxins and harmful ingredients are prevalent in every part of our lives and negatively impact our health, wellness and physical appearance…but how far was I willing to go?

While I admire and respect anyone who has embraced the natural path fully, there were certain aspects of my lifestyle I knew I did not want to give up. I am passionate about fashion and styling, I love going out to dinner, and I desire to travel. I am also a CPA who started my career at a top 4 accounting firm and do not know if I will ever be ready to give up my corporate job, or other entrepreneurial endeavor, to run a farm. The stigma around living an entirely natural lifestyle gave me pause, but I eventually embraced it and began making improvements to my life beyond diet and exercise. Just a few examples of many include switching to toxin-free cleaning products for my home, drinking Mountain Valley spring water bottled in glass, and connecting to the earth while I sleep.

With each step I took towards a more natural existence I felt myself gaining more control over my body and physique. It took time, discipline, and some trial and error, but eventually it became clear to me that there was a natural path that still allowed me to live the lifestyle that I desired, and actually enhanced that lifestyle in more ways than I could count.

Now, just a few years later, I am in better shape than I have ever been, I am healthy, strong, and I feel so confident all while eating more calories and attending not one exhausting workout class. I recognize that for some there is still a stigma around this natural lifestyle; I have definitely faced some adverse reactions and apprehension from people in my own life. It took a mental shift for me as well, but now I actually see the natural path as a truly luxurious way to live. A luxury life is defined by premium experiences and exquisite products, but what is more premium and exquisite than consuming food that will keep you healthy and using products that will make you glow from the inside out. In my opinion, a fit and healthy body is the greatest status symbol that one can achieve. I came up with the concept of Luxury Wellness Consulting with these philosophies in mind, but more importantly, out of a desire to help others achieve the same feeling of health, fitness and confidence that I have through living a more natural and luxury lifestyle.

Sincerely, 

Gabrielle Vita