66 www.Char l e s tonWomenPodcas t . com | www.ReadCW. com | www. Ins t ag ram. com /Char l e s tonWomen Born in Connecticut and raised in New Jersey, Turner learned early that she’s majorly affected by the weather. She moved to San Diego in search of kinder climates. But it was woven in her body chemistry to struggle. First came eating disorders. “That’s how I asserted control,” she said of the struggle, which required years of therapy to manage. Then it was alcohol, a coping mechanism to deal with a highpressure sales job, the stress of raising young children and the trial of two divorces. With alcohol and stress came weight gain. “Years of restriction and purging do a number on your metabolism,” she recalled. “Between the crazy working hours, not sleeping, not eating well—I was gaining weight and unable to lose it.” The lifestyle was unsustainable. Turner knew she needed to work on herself, prioritizing her health and wellness even though at times it felt selfish. She got sober, dove into a 12-step program and went back to school for nutrition. She learned that in shedding the weight of toxicity in life, physical weight often comes off as well. Fascinated, she investigated both the science and spirituality behind wellness, and today, she works hard to help others find their paths forward into healthful living. How do they do it? And how can we do it, too, after the dust settles on the holidays? First, she said, understand that health isn’t simply about what you eat and how many hours you spend on the treadmill. “Food is just a piece of the puzzle. Getting quality sleep, good hydration, and building good relationships and a good sense of self are key,” asserted Turner. “You can also come to the helpful understanding that food is fuel. So often, we use it for ways that aren’t intended.” Second, it’s helpful to remember that every meal doesn’t need to be an adventure, but it’s okay when some Celebrat th Holiday Wit U ! Give Yourself the Gift of Health! Tired, irritable, moody? Can’t sleep or lose weight? Evaluate your hormones with an easy saliva test available at Pitt Street Pharmacy. Hormones affect your mind & body no matter your age. Take control of your health! Hormone Therapy • Pets • Dermatology • Pain The Old Village - Mount Pleasant 111 Pitt Street | 843.884.4051 Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm www.PittStreetPharmacy.com PITT STREET PHARMACY OLD VILLAGE MT PLEASANT COMPOUNDING SINCE 1937 Local Goods * Gourmet Gifts * Toys & Books Health & Beauty * Stocking Stuffers Sav th Dat : DECEMBER 3rd The Old Village Holiday Street Fest Check it once. Check it twice. We have gifts for everyone on your shopping list! Gi & Good Charleston Women in Wellness
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