Meet Brooke & Brian
My Health Journey
Hello my name is Brooke Jenkins & above is my Husband, Brian. We are both born and raised Oregonians. My journey to where I am now has been a whirlwind and one with MANY detours. I married my best friend and High School sweetheart, for over 22 years, we now have 4 young children and are blessed to live on his family farm.
Throughout my high school years, even with sports, I always was the "big girl". I struggled with my weight my entire life, it only got worse after school and getting into the “real” world, the adulting world.
When I was 25, and we were ready to start our family, I was devastated to learn that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Which meant I had fertility issues, insulin resistance and was more likely to have a long list of other health issues as a result of having PCOS. It took us over 3 years and a miscarriage to finally welcome our first beautiful child. My dreams of becoming a mother were finally a reality! We were blessed to welcome our 2nd daughter 17 months later. Beyond thrilled to have 2 beautiful healthy children and be the mom I always dreamed to be.
However, my struggle with my weight, health and the emotional struggles that came along with PCOS were getting worse. I kept being told this is my "Mom body", that "it is ok", "Everyone holds onto baby weight", "it’s not your fault". I had tried everything to lose weight, get healthy, feel better, yet nothing had worked for me... Sound familiar?
Finally, as I was trying to accept this was just the way I was meant to be, extremely overweight, PCOS, and many other health issues heading my way, I felt I had no control over any of it. One of my longtime friends became a coach, and his wife started “melting” in front of my eyes. I knew it was just one more thing that wasn’t going to work for me, because NOTHING ever worked for me. My friend was very excited about this program and "this coaching thing". He had high hopes this could be his answer to leave a very negative job. I really wanted to support him and encourage him in this new adventure he was undertaking. So, I decided to prove to him that his program would be like all the others I had tried, and not work for me, because nothing worked for me. I told him “I will give it 30 days but not a day more, follow your program 100% to the "T", to prove that it would not work for me.” I thought that way I am supporting him and having an easy out and never have to wonder down the road.
Little did I know, that was the BEST decision I could have ever made. Within those 30 days, I went from, lost, frustrated, tired, irritable, and feeling like a failing mom because I had so little energy to play with my 3- & 4-year-old girls. To feeling amazing, joy filled, patient, energetic, playing with my kids and spending more time enjoying them than I ever had before. Yes, I lost weight in those 30 days. Which added to my motivation. But I was uncovering ME again! This was incredible! I was so excited for the possibilities and the life I could LIVE again with my beautiful family!
I was no longer skeptical… I was a believer! This was amazing! I dove all in! Utilizing all the tools they had to offer! I went on to lose 100lbs. Completely changed my life and my families! Beyond the physical and emotional. I soon found a new calling in my life that I never would have considered before. I had so many friends and family asking me about my transformation. I reluctantly became a coach for a close friend of mine. From there it all snow balled and soon I had people reaching out to me all the time! I have since been able to help thousands of people create life transformations. Due to weight loss, clients experienced reduced pain and less medications. Minimized medical conditions and so much more.
Now 10 years later, my family has since grown by 2. These 2 new additions would not be here had I not found this amazing health program and gotten myself healthy. As a family of 6, Momma of 4 young ones, we do more together, have more fun, are more active and are creating a better life overall. The gift of coaching has impacted so many lives and has changed so many. My mission and passion are stronger today than ever before!