A Celebration of Women™

is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman leader, one that has risen above extraordinary circumstance, serious health challenges. A woman that took action and today devotes her life to bettering the lives of others through education.

 
 
 
 

WOMAN of ACTION™

 

 

Jennifer Ettinger

 

 

 

Jennifer Ettinger was not always a successful best-selling author, fitness expert, TV personality and enthusiastic USANA Associate. In the 1990s, she was diagnosed with ‘chronic fatigue syndrome‘ and ‘fibromyalgia‘ and was completely bedridden. Getting up and taking a shower were the major goals she hoped to achieve each day.

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is the common name for a group of significantly debilitating medical conditions characterized by persistent fatigue and other specific symptoms that lasts for a minimum of six months in adults (and 3 months in children or adolescents). The fatigue is not due to exertion, not significantly relieved by rest, and is not caused by other medical conditions. CFS may also be referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS), chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), or by several other terms. Biological, genetic, infectious and psychological mechanisms have been proposed, but the etiology of CFS is not understood and it may have multiple causes.

Symptoms of CFS include malaise after exertion; unrefreshing sleep, widespread muscle and joint pain, sore throat, headaches of a type not previously experienced, cognitive difficulties, chronic and severe mental and physical exhaustion, and other characteristic symptoms in a previously healthy and active person. Additional symptoms may be reported, including muscle weakness, increased sensitivity to light, sounds and smells, orthostatic intolerance, digestive disturbances, depression, painful and often slightly swollen lymph nodes, cardiac and respiratory problems. It is unclear if these symptoms represent co-morbid conditions or if they are produced by an underlying etiology of CFS. CFS symptoms vary in number, type, and severity from person to person. Quality of life of persons with CFS can be extremely compromised.

Fatigue is a common symptom in many illnesses, but CFS is comparatively rare. Estimates of prevalence vary from 7 to 3,000 cases of CFS for every 100,000 adults; national health organizations have estimated more than one million Americans and approximately a quarter of a million people in the UK have CFS.

CFS occurs more often in women than men, and is less prevalent among children and adolescents.

Although there is agreement that CFS poses genuine threats to health, happiness and productivity, various physicians’ groups, researchers and patient advocates promote differing nomenclatures, diagnostic criteria, etiologic hypotheses and treatments, resulting in controversy about many aspects of the disorder. The name “chronic fatigue syndrome” is controversial; many patients and advocacy groups, as well as some experts, believe the name trivializes the medical condition and they promote a name change.

Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterized by chronic widespread pain and allodynia (a heightened and painful response to pressure). Its exact cause is unknown but is believed to involve psychological, genetic, neurobiological and environmental factors. Fibromyalgia symptoms are not restricted to pain, leading to the use of the alternative term fibromyalgia syndrome for the condition. Other symptoms include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, and joint stiffness.

Some patients also report difficulty with swallowing, bowel and bladder abnormalities, numbness and tingling, and cognitive dysfunction. Fibromyalgia is frequently comorbid with psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety and stress-related disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder. Not all fibromyalgia patients experience all associated symptoms. Fibromyalgia is estimated to affect 2–4% of the population, with a female to male incidence ratio of approximately 9:1.

The term “fibromyalgia” derives from new Latin, fibro-, meaning “fibrous tissues“, Greek myo-, “muscle“, and Greek algos-, “pain“; thus the term literally means “muscle and connective tissue pain“.

There is evidence that environmental factors and certain genes increase the risk of developing fibromyalgia – these same genes are also associated with other functional somatic syndromes and major depressive disorder. The central symptom of fibromyalgia, namely widespread pain appears to result from neuro-chemical imbalances including activation of inflammatory pathways in the brain which results in abnormalities in pain processing. The brains of fibromyalgia patients show functional and structural differences from those of healthy individuals, but it is unclear whether the brain anomalies cause fibromyalgia symptoms or are the product of an unknown underlying common cause. Some research suggests that these brain anomalies may be the result of childhood stress, or prolonged or severe stress.

Fibromyalgia has been recognized as a diagnosable disorder by the US National Institutes of Health and the American College of Rheumatology. Fibromyalgia, a central nervous system disorder, is described as a “central sensitization syndrome” caused by neurobiological abnormalities which act to produce physiological pain and cognitive impairments as well as neuro-psychological symptomatology. Despite this there is controversy as to the cause and nature of fibromyalgia, as well as how patients are described by those with differing opinions of the disease in the medical community.

Jennifer became tired of being tired.

She despised the life she was leading and desperately wanted to be freed from the bonds of her illness. So Jennifer fought to get her life back.

She began reading up on her conditions and in every book she read observed four key elements of ‘getting well’:

• kickboxingEating healthy
• Getting regular exercise
• Engaging in meditation
• Supplementation

Little by little, Jennifer incorporated these elements into her life. She started out by exercising just two minutes a day. Small triumphs lead her to reach larger goals, and by the end of a year, Jennifer was burning 800 calories an hour kickboxing.

“Once I realized I could workout according to my own body shape, I felt more confident and comfortable presenting myself to the world,” Jennifer says.

During that year, Jennifer found what she likes to call her “inner goddess.” Now she helps other women do the same.

Taking what she learned during her time of healing, Jennifer has become an expert on a woman’s self-image. In her book, Find Your Inner Goddess, Jennifer refers to women as having “goddess shapes” and believes fruit shapes, such as pear or apple, should not label the female body. “I want women to feel good about themselves,” Jennifer says, “and to love the bodies they were born in.”

Jennifer believes that any woman can find her “Inner Goddess,” simply by:

• Customizing workouts according to body shape
• Dressing according to body shape
• Eating “beauty boosting” foods
• Identifying skin tone
• Being motivated through “goddess affirmations”
• Getting the right amount of USANA supplements

Helping women get “body confidence beautiful” is Jennifer’s No. 1 goal. Through her website, Fit Your Style™, Jennifer provides women the secrets to body confidence through exercise tips, motivational quotes, goals and healthy recipes.

She also incorporates USANA products into her fitness programs and will be seen demonstrating Nutrimeal™ shake recipes on her show, Fit Your Style on TV.

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And for you men out there who may be feeling left out, don’t be because Jennifer plans on writing a body confidence book for you too. She even has a book in the works for teenage girls on self-esteem and body image.

Jennifer is grateful for the new life she now has in helping others find their “inner goddess.” She wants everyone to remember: “Body awareness leads to body confidence, which resonates a body beautiful.”

Looking For A Fitness & Lifestyle Expert?

Today is your day for change!

Fit Your Style is about HEALTH, HAPPINESS & CONFIDENCE.

It is a talk show, with a heart, welcoming men and women of any age, shape, and size. We will help you take charge of your life to become body confident.

It’s not about being a certain size or ‘look’.

It’s doing what’s right for your health, wellness, and happiness to become your personal best.

Each week, Coach Jennifer Ettinger and special guest will help you find ways to give yourself a little TLC within your busy lifestyle. You will learn how to free yourself from body image issues and release unattainable ideas of perfection that the media world has imposed upon us with its out-of-this world expectations. This hourly dialog is dedicated to educate, empower, encourage and motivate you to love the body you were born into and capture your signature style. Jennifer Ettinger will chat with experts about fad diets and products, weight management programs, fitness fads, styles that fit you, and the latest health trends that to help you make better choices.

Jennifer is an ACE certified personal trainer, IDEA and Can Fit Pro member, a certified health coach and the author of “Find Your Inner Goddess: Get Body Confidence Beautiful!”. She is seen on TV’s “Life and Style with Fit Your Style” and nominated by Women’s Post magazine as ‘A Woman To Watch In 2013.

Fit Your Style with Jennifer Ettinger is on CBS Sky Radio Wednesday’s at 5PM ET.

Fit Your Style® is a lifestyle company embracing body, beauty, mind & spirit.

“Jennifer Ettinger is the REAL DEAL!

Such an amazing person with a big heart, loads of passion and the ability to inspire the masses with her charm, wit and incredible sense of humour. I was honoured to be one of the first guests on her new ‘Fit your style” radio show on CBS Sky Radio! The show was definitely a lot of fun as Jen and I synergistically connected in a very organic and relaxed conversation style on a variety of topics surrounding health and well-being supported by snippets of my own story of overcoming challenges, addictions and hardships.”-James Erdt, Fitness Star

The FSN is a social networking platform for the fitness industry. Fitness Models, Bodybuilders, Figure Models, Personal Trainers, Nutritionists, Talent Agents, Scouts, Fitness Companies and Fitness Magazines are some of the Fitness STAR Network Members you will find avidly using this very successful website.

We have had over 140,000 unique visitors and have over 2000 actual members with profiles and that is quickly growing each and every day. We are number 1 on Google for the term “fitness star” on the internet. We have over 1000 back-links from other websites, people, social networks.

 
 

The Philanthropist – 5th Annual WOMEN WINE AND CHOCOLATE EVENT !!!

“Here we Go again!

OUR 5th Annual WOMEN WINE AND CHOCOLATE EVENT!

2014 Details coming soon! February date!

100% proceeds to benefit the Women’s Centre of York Region !

Looking for unique vendors, swag bag and of course chocolate and food vendors!’

I promise you a SWEET night!

I’m forming my committee too if you are interested>”

 
 

 

FIND JENNIFER HERE:

Jennifer Ettinger | Facebook

Jennifer Ettinger (@jenettinger) on Twitter

Fit Your Style – Jennifer Ettinger | Fitness Expert | Style Expert

Jennifer Ettinger – YouTube

Jennifer Ettinger | LinkedIn

Jennifer Ettinger – Rogers TV
 

 
 

A Celebration of Women™

welcomes this woman leader into our global alumni with open arms, embracing collaboration in bettering the lives and health of women everywhere.

 

 

Brava Jennifer!