My name is Carrie, and this is the raw, unfiltered version of my “Before” story.
In 2022, I was officially approved for disability. On paper, it was for chronic severe migraines, fibromyalgia, small tissue neuropathy, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, and PTSD. In reality, it was for pain I couldn’t push through anymore, and a body and mind that were utterly exhausted.
I had to step away from the classroom. I couldn’t be the preschool teacher my students and their families needed, which crushed me. I thought taking work off the list would help me heal, but it didn’t. It just led to more sitting, more pain, more emotional eating, and honestly, more hopelessness. Between 2022 and September of 2023, I gained 50 pounds. I barely recognized myself anymore—physically or mentally.
By October of 2023, I knew something had to change.
My BEYOND story still blows my mind.
I first heard about Beyond Slim from a friend who thought it might help with my migraines. I didn’t ask for a sample, nor did I overthink it. I just jumped in and ordered two bags of the cherry limeade charged version because, let’s be honest, your girl needed caffeine.
But I didn’t start for weight loss, I started because my body was screaming for help. I was dealing with severe vitamin deficiencies, gut issues, a wrecked immune system, chronic inflammation, sleep struggles, and zero energy thanks to nonstop fatigue.
Two lemonades a day. That’s all I did. And within two weeks, I could feel something shifting. My energy started coming back. I just felt better inside. At four weeks in, I went from a size 9 to a size 5. That was the moment I knew this was something real. Something that wasn’t packed with junk and fillers. Something that was actually helping me heal.
So I kept going. I added in the ZipBOOM Clean Energy Powder. Then the RSN Cocoa. Then RS90. And I kept stacking those wins.
Fast forward to January 2025—I stepped back into the classroom. At first, it was just three days a week. Now I’m full-time again, helping my littles build the foundation for their future.
I’ve overcome so much and it’s because I’ve healed the root causes, instead of masking them! And just this week, after being in therapy since 2021, my therapist and I decided I don’t need therapy anymore. That’s huge!
I feel incredible. My skin is clearer, brighter, tighter. I’m not carrying around inflammation anymore. People are shocked when I tell them I’m about to turn 50—and honestly, I kind of love that.
And here’s the kicker. I’ve lost 50 pounds of excess fat. Without extreme restrictions. I eat about 85% clean, drink over 100 ounces of water a day. The 9 Reboot Rituals keep me on track, especially GRATITUDE! It’s not about perfection. It’s about showing up for myself consistently.
This is my BEYOND story, but it’s nowhere near the end. I got my life back—and now I get to keep chasing after what’s next.
Story submitted on 04/12/2025.
