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Be inspired by Holly's emotional journey from her life crashing down with GBS to living life to the fullest!

JULY GIVEAWAY POST!! This months giveaway is you

JULY GIVEAWAY POST!!

This months giveaway is your choice of a Young Living Essential Oil, along with a copy of my e-book and a lavender bath bomb!

To Enter :
*Make sure you are following me @hollyaftergbs
*Like this Post
*Tag someone below that would benefit from reading my story and could use some self care! 👇🏼

- The more tags you do, the more entries you get !
- 2 Bonus Entries For Posting To Your Story (Must Tag Me In Your Story For It To Count)

Giveaway Winner Will Be Announced on July 25th! Swipe right to see the different oils!

***As this is a monthly thing, I am looking for collaborators! If you are a small business owner and would like to collaborate on giveaways or want to donate an item, please send me a DM! *

When you are in the acute phase of GBS, its easy t

When you are in the acute phase of GBS, its easy to see how hard a person is struggling. But when all the tubes are gone and the patient goes home, outsiders may think all is well and the person is healed.

The residual effects of GBS, and many other conditions are often invisible. Things like fatigue, pain, strange sensations, nerve pain, muscle spasms, bladder issues, swallowing problems, etc can be debilitating.

Please remember this when you see someone and say, But you don't look sick! Just because they don't have tubes coming out of them anymore doesn't mean they aren't still suffering.

Give me a heart if you struggle with invisible symptoms, then share to bring awareness!

Eating healthy doesn't have to be difficult. The e

Eating healthy doesn't have to be difficult. The easiest way to come up with meal and snack ideas is to make sure its BALANCED. You want there to be a mix of carbs, fats and proteins in it (most snacks we eat tend to be high in carbs and that's about it). This is one of my new favourite snacks!

"Everything Bagel" Rice Cakes
Tuna
Cream Cheese
Roma Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Salt and pepper

Come up with a few different “balanced” snacks to swap out for your regular snacking habits. It might sound boring but eating your favourite balanced snacks regularly is a great way to stay on track!

What are some of your favourite, balanced snack ideas?

My new 12 week at home Strength and Flexibility Pr

My new 12 week at home Strength and Flexibility Program is finally finished! If you are looking to build strength and increase flexibility from home, check out the link in my bio! Every exercise can be done using a chair for those of you struggling with fatigue or balance. This program is made to meet you where you're at and will help you improve your strength and flexibility over time.

The program includes:

A 12 week at-home workout program *based on an average of 3 workouts/week, you may choose to do less, (or more!)

Access to my fitness app with videos to show you how to do each exercise, with modification options, including options using a chair

Workouts include warm-up movements, strength training exercises and stretches. (*Bonus ankle exercises and stretches for my GBS survivors, CIDP fighters, etc.)

5 'Holly After GBS' Resistance Bands of varying resistance to progress with you as you get stronger

3 email check-ins to see how you are doing with the exercises, if you need further modifications, and to answer any questions you may have.

DM if you have any questions about the program, otherwise click the link in my bio to purchase!

Sangeeta joined my Warrior Training Program last O

Sangeeta joined my Warrior Training Program last October. She has been recovering from GBS since her diagnosis in 2019, and I know the long road has not been easy. But its been such a pleasure having her apart of my weekly fitness class, seeing her push through the hard days and never giving up! One of her goals is to walk her dog on her own one day and I cant wait to get her there!

When I first got into Fitness I never imagined I would work with so many GBS survivors. Helping them gain strength and flexibility has become a huge passion of mine. Which is why I'm creating an at home 12 week at home Strength and Flexibility Program for those of you that want to do things on your own but need a little help!!

Comment below if you'd like information about either my weekly fitness class or the 12 week home program.

Today I will be fully vaccinated with the Covid-19

Today I will be fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine!

I can't believe I'm saying that, because I've always been against vaccines for myself based on my history with GBS . . . but I made the decision after tons of research on the Covid vaccine, on its side effects, on its effect on those who've had GBS, and how often it has been triggering cases of Guillain Barre. Based on my own personal circumstances and the fact that I've already been on a ventilator for a very long time is what led me to my decision to get the Covid vaccine.

Personally, I still won’t get a flu shot, but the variables in this situation are very different. Though the Covid vaccine is triggering cases of GBS (this is not a secret, its happening all over the world you just have to look for the data,) it's even more rare than from the flu shot. And I have not heard of ANY GBS survivors getting a second case of GBS from a vaccine.

The GBS-CIDP Foundation of Canada and International, along with their medical advisors, recommend we get the vaccine, and I personally will follow what the experts say, as they are the ones who have studied GBS for YEARS and have our best interests at heart.

But remember guys, this is me. Please do what YOU feel is best for your personal circumstances. Do your research, talk to your doctors, talk to your neurologist, and then decide what's best for you!

And during these crazy times, let’s SUPPORT one another in whatever they feel is best for themselves when it comes to the getting the vaccine. No pushing. No judging.

Your body. YOUR CHOICE.

Also for those wondering, I had the Pfizer vaccine. My first dose went great with zero side effects other than a mildly sore arm. My second is today and I will let you know how I feel!

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