Meet Sheri Predebon of Living Whole in Central Phoenix

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sheri Predebon.

Sheri, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
About eight years ago I realized something just wasn’t quite right with me and hadn’t been for some time. I was struggling for energy, dragging around even after a good night’s sleep and not getting out there and doing the things I used to love doing. I was fighting the urge to cry all the time and picking fights with my husband on a very regular basis. (Something I am not proud of) I finally went to a naturopath for some answers. After doing a full workup I found out that the body and whole system were literally toxic. My food choices and the everyday chemicals I was using, were causing huge issues with my hormones and throwing my whole body severely out of balance! It was then that I decided to get serious and make some big changes to take control of my health again.

I went on a quest of sorts and changed my body-care products, hair products, cleaning products, cookware, skincare and most importantly my food choices. I ended up going 100% plant-based and watched my whole life change! My husband noticed a huge difference in my mood, and definitely for the better as it couldn’t have gotten much worse, within just two weeks. After that I got back in the gym, started competing in fitness competitions as a vegan athlete and soon after, I got certified as a holistic plant-based nutritionist and also created my own skincare line called Solana Pure.

Has it been a smooth road?
Gosh, it’s been one heck of a huge life-changing journey and one that I am still on! The more I learn about myself and the power I have to heal my own body and create the life I want, the more I find I can accomplish.

I wouldn’t say it’s all been easy, change is not always easy or hard for that matter. Just different. The biggest challenge for me was other people’s reactions to me giving up animal products. While I’ve lost some friends over it, others have been very curious towards my new lifestyle and wanted to know more about it. Even if it was not for them, that was fine by me. As humans, we just need to learn to respect each other’s choices in life and enjoy people for who they are. I’m finally at a point in my life where truly love my lifestyle and feel ready to take on any new challenges that come my way.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with Living Whole – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
My company Living Whole, is everything I believe in. I truly believe the part cannot be healed without the whole. You cannot just focus on one thing, like weight for example, without taking other parts of your life into account, and expect great results. For example, you cannot eat well but sit on the couch all day without any exercise or drink heavily each evening an expect to look and feel your best. You really have to work on yourself in every way to create the best lifestyle for yourself.

I help the “veggie curious” people out there transition to a plant-based diet or at least incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet to look and feel they’re very best!. I have recently been focusing on plant-based beauty and the beautifying effects of food! I can also address some lifestyle changes to help gain more benefits than through diet alone.

On my journey, I have created a skincare line that is 100% vegan and cruelty-free and amazing for your skin. It is almost completely organic and chemical-free so it really nourishes your face and body. Part of every sale goes to one of several animal organizations/charities and for that, I am very proud.

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I have been in Phoenix for about 25 years now and I really love to see all of the diversity! There is a little something for everybody and compared to other places I’ve been I feel it’s very progressive from a health and fitness standpoint. I could do without such extreme heat in the summer I guess but other than that I really love it here.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.livingwhole.com www.solanapure.com
• Phone: 6022959987
• Instagram: @living_whole
• Facebook: facebook.com/LivingWhole/

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