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About Me

 

For most of my life, I struggled with my identity.

Even though I was loved by family and friends, I never felt like I was enough. I believed my worth was tied to how I looked, how I performed, and how I measured up. From around age 10 into my late 30s, my life was a cycle of dieting, working out, and chasing the next “fix” that would finally make me feel accepted.

At 39, I hit a turning point.

I entered a transformation contest as one last attempt to “get it right.” I lost 50 pounds, stepped on stage in a bikini and heels, and even placed 5th.

And still… I felt empty.

I remember thinking, “I should have done more. I should have been better.”
Nothing I achieved ever felt like enough.

That was the moment I stopped.

I decided I wouldn’t try to lose weight again until I found something that actually brought lasting peace and freedom.

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For the next ten years, I searched.

I became a certified health coach and life coach. I learned so much, but something still wasn’t clicking. I could help others, but deep down, I was still struggling myself.

Then God called me somewhere unexpected—into Revelation Wellness.

Honestly, it didn’t make sense at first. I had spent years in the gym, but becoming a fitness instructor felt intimidating. Still, I said yes.

And that’s where everything changed.

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God began to heal places in my heart I didn’t even realize were still wounded—pain, rejection, and beliefs I had carried for years.

Through movement, scripture, community, and time with Him, I finally understood something that had been missing all along:

My worth was never meant to come from my body, my performance, or my achievements.

It comes from being a child of God.

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Today, I see my body completely differently.

Not as something to fix or perfect—but as something to care for.

I move because it feels good.
I lift weights to stay strong for the life God has called me to live.
I take care of myself not out of pressure—but from a place of gratitude.

My perspective changed.
My habits changed.
My life changed.

All because of Jesus.

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What I Believe

I believe:

  • You were created on purpose, for a purpose

  • Your worth is not defined by your appearance, achievements, or approval from others

  • Your body is meant for ability, not vanity

  • Healing often starts deeper than behavior—it starts in the heart

  • We were never meant to do life alone

  • And most importantly, a relationship with Jesus changes everything

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Let’s Connect

 

I’m not here to sell you anything.

I just love having real conversations—about life, faith, struggles, and what God is doing in the middle of it all.

If you ever want to:

  • Talk

  • Share your story

  • Ask for prayer

  • Or just sit down over coffee

I’d love that.

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2020 Graduate of

Revelation Wellness

Fitness Instructor/Facilitator

2018 Graduate of

Life Coach Training Institute

2016 Graduate of

Health Coach Institute

2000 Certified Public Accountant - Texas

Natalie Bonkowski

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A Health Coach or Life Coach is a tool to help you realize your goals, support you, and help you create habit change. We are not doctors or nutritionists. We cannot provide professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information you receive from me is based on my personal experiences, studies of others, and training. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health and wellness plan.

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