Hi, my name is Shayla Smith. I am 40 years young. I am married to George, an amazing man who is my better half, the love of my life and my best friend. I have 5 incredible children ages: 21b, 20b, 18g, 15b & 14b. The oldest and the youngest two are still at home.

How did my journey begin?

    My journey started as I witnessed my parent's poor, rapidly declining health and realized their ill health was what I had to look forward in my life and I didn’t want that. I began to question things about health, how I could change the outcome, to not get diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, high cholesterol, allergies, weight gain, fatigue and in general ill health. I was not looking forward to years and years of medication dependent living, where trips were planned around the availability of medical care.

    So my search began. When I read about the whole mainly raw foods vegan diet, something tugged at my spirit. I fasted and prayed to see if it would be right for me and the answer was yes. So I followed a program for 30 days and then I continued on my own but added grains/legumes back into my diet. I have never been healthier: physically, emotionally and spiritually.

    Will power: I have very little!! LOL I know that for me, my “New Year's Resolutions” lasted 3 to 5 days if I was lucky. It wasn't that my intentions weren't the best, however my will power was sadly lacking! LOL I always seemed to hear the wrong foods calling!

    I knew that with all the inclusive features of the program I could succeed. It wasn’t just about food or dieting. It was a positive, complete lifestyle change which included a better diet, fitness, goals, dreams, changing negative thoughts and emotions to create a better, healthier me!

    I came to the mainly raw vegan foods directly from a SAD (Standard American Diet). Yup, that’s right, I came from fast food, convenient food, sugared food, and all of it was really bad for me. I was so addicted to sugar that at the check out stand I could hear the candy calling my name saying “buy me”!!

    I jumped into the mainly raw vegan change with both feet and tons of fervor. I needed to give my all if I was going to succeed. Little did I know it would be the beginning of an amazing journey that continues onward today! I have received so many amazing benefits and blessings with no negatives!

    I remember in the beginning thinking that this was only for 30 days and that at the end of the program I could go back to the way I used to eat. Boy was I wrong! I experienced so many positive, life changing health benefits that I choose to continue this way of life for good. My body witnessed that this was the correct way to eat for me.

    Around day 20 in my journey we spent the day at the ocean, we stayed longer than planned and our food was consumed, so on the way home we were hungry. We stopped at a sandwich shop. Without even giving it another thought, I had my usual 6” sub sandwich; complete with meat, cheese and mayo. In about 15 minutes I felt tired, which is something that didn’t happen with my changed eating habits. A few hours later I was so ill, I mean the kind of “stay in the bathroom for 2 hours” ill. That was when I realized that I had cleansed my system and changed my body’s response to foods that are not the best for me. My body’s reaction was a clear indicator that raw foods made me feel amazing and certain foods especially meats and dairy made me feel ill. No more for me unless there is a famine in the winter and I have no other options!

    I started out this journey weighing 178 lbs, Today I now weigh 135 lbs!! That is a glorious total of 43 lbs released! My ultimate goal to reach is 125 lbs. only 10 more to go.

    I went from a pant size 16/18 and dress size 14/16 to pants size 6 and dress size 8.

    Along the journey I have experiences outstanding and unexpected bonuses that have blessed my life, here are just a few:

		40+ lbs weight release (23lbs of which was during the first 30 days).
		My hair had become silky soft. My skin became soft and clear of acne (I have always thought that it wasn’t fair to start getting grey hair, wrinkles and still have acne! LOL) Turns out they were cause by my diet.
		I love to exercise now and my body is becoming firm in places that haven’t been firm in . . . well a really long time! And still continues to firm up and change!
		I am filled with boundless energy. My husband said that “before my lifestyle change I was like Tigger, now I am like Tigger on steroids! LOL
		Most of my allergies are gone with the exception of dust, grass, dogs and cats.
		I teach voice and noticed a beautiful change in mine own voice, it has an incredible ring and tone to it now that there is less mucus and I no longer need allergy meds which dry out the mucus membranes!
		My body and mind require less sleep than before.
		My mind is clear and I can remember things I used to have difficulty remembering, like names of people I just meet, where I parked the car, etc. (I know most of you don’t loose the car, however I have on several occasions, to include that once I forgot I didn’t drive my car, I had a friends car!!)
		I am free from all previous food addictions to meat, dairy, chocolate and sugar. Honestly, I don’t like the taste of chocolate which is a miracle!!
		No more migraines: I used to get debilitating migraines. I mean the “go in a dark room, lay down, no noise, and don’t move for hours” kind of migraine.
		I now have strong fingernails! I have never had strong fingernails ever! Knox gelatin never worked, nothing worked, now I have amazing nails! Yippee!!
		My arthritis is gone in my hands. I can now hold small objects in my hand making a fist which was so very painful and impossible for me to do prior to making this change.
		I have noticed lately that my eyes are changing I will be keeping an“eye” on that development.
		No bad breath, not even morning monster breath!
		My menopausal symptoms are gone, no more hot flashes, no night sweats, etc. (Much to the joy of those around me!! LOL)
		An increased amorous desire back to that of our newlywed days!
		My sweetheart commented that he noticed that I wasn’t grumpy and that I seemed to be on an even keel and peaceful. That is one of the best gifts by far I have received from the WOW NOW System. I am happy and filled with joy, which passes on to my family.
		Most of all incredible, ultimate health! I feel terrific, vibrant, strong, healthy and energetic!

    The most important people in my life that I have influenced so far are: my family; both sons still at home and my amazing husband are now mainly Raw Vegans who incorporate grains/legumes into our lifestyle.

    My family thought I was a bit nuts when I started. By week 2 my youngest son had jumped on board and by week 5 his older brother was along on this journey with us. My sweet husband has been baby stepping his way toward raw/vegan. For our last wedding anniversary in September, he decided to give raw eating a chance. He has released 40+ lbs!!! So my whole family has made this change. This is a miracle to for our family!!!

    I have many dear friends I have influenced. Of which 6 have chosen this lifestyle change and are working toward a healthier life. One dear friend is a type 2 diabetic, I asked her if she would come on this journey with me, she was hesitant at first due to her diabetes. However she agreed since she could monitor her blood sugar hourly. After 20 days she was completely off her insulin!! She recently had her blood work done and her A1C is 5.9, cholesterol is 159, Triglycerides are now 205 (from 400 and before that 900+) and her fasting blood glucose is 105!!! She has finally released enough weight to be less than 200lbs. This was a miracle for her. She has her life back. What an incredible gift to give someone and I thank her for sharing her journey with me!

    WOW, I love that this system changes lives for the better. What a beautiful gift to give, the gift of life and health. To live virtually disease free!!

    I choose to never go back to the way I used to eat, I have been changed forever. This has been an amazing change that has blessed my life and that of my family in so many ways and I am filled with gratitude.

    I highly and unequivocally recommend this change to all, young or old. Because of the experience I have of this way of eating and living, I designed a program patterned after the one I participated in called “The WOW NOW 60-Day System ” = (Wonder Of Wholesome, Nutritionally Optimum Way). The first 30-day part is raw foods to cleans your body, retrain your taste buds and to allow your body to heal. The second 30-day session of the program has grains/legumes and other cooked foods added. This program WOW NOW is designed for success. The support system with a coach, a buddy, wonderful menus and recipes, goal planners for all aspects of life, and most important, it helps you start on a path toward ultimate health, one that you may choose to easily maintain.

    During the WOW NOW program, you will learn what you need to do to make changes that will last a lifetime and for generations as your posterity follow in your footsteps because of your example. You will find better health, vibrancy and energy in your life if you follow the program and give it your best effort. Be the change you want to see made.

Warmly your friends in health,

Shayla & George Smith