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"The author shares her life long struggle with body image and unhealthy habits that "were familiar but toxic." ...The work includes a wealth of engaging, useful tips, and Walker uses a hummingbird's silhouette, which appears on the cover and throughout the book, as a visual reminder that healthy living resembles a hummingbird's movement (with midair pauses and sudden directional shifts.)"
~KirkusRead Full Review
"The Awakened Body by Ray Walker is a well-written memoir that takes readers through Ray's transformative journey of self-discover and her 140 pound weight loss. ...Every chapter of this book was very informative and educational. My mind was refined, and I have discovered ways to connect deeply with my body and listen to its needs. ...I loved the various exercises and worksheets the author shared...
~Stewart Brian, Readers FavoriteRead Full Review
..After a painful stretch followed by lifesaving surgery, Walker realized she would have to reevaluate her relationship with her health. This was not about the number on the scale or the size of her jeans; it was about listening to her body and making changes to better her well-being. ...Walker's honesty and conversational writing style on this relatable topic make this memoir a well-worthy read."
~Elizabeth Reiser, Independent Book ReviewRead Full Review
"...The process of changing one's entire relationship to food and life is not an easy one. Walker details the possibilities, pitfalls and potent results during the course of a journey that ultimately offers hope and resolution for those who struggle with their weight, bodily image, and life..."
~Donovans Literary ServicesRead Full Review
“I want to let you know you have been such an inspiration to me this summer.  I have cleaned up my diet. Gotten back on the treadmill... I was looking for a mineral supplement and I feel so much better using the BEAM minerals.  I've shed 30 lbs and going for another 15 back to my normal weight. Seeing clothes that don't fit me anymore to clothes I haven't worn in a while is a great feeling.  I have been so depressed the last few years but now I feel things have lifted and i have a clearer outlook.  Thank you for be the light when i needed it.“
~KD
"I'd like to start this with saying working with Ray and her healthy lifestyle changes has changed my life for the better. I've always battled my eating habits. I've tried many many different diets. Ray's methods doesn't look at it as a diet, it's a healthier lifestyle change. I started this journey last April when I received my blood work back and the Dr asked me if I wanted a stroke or a heart attack. It scared me. That day I started talking with Ray and she put me on the right path. Trust me when I say this. It was challenging, but I had no choice. After the first 2 weeks it became the normal for me and I owe it all to her coaching. At this point it is a normal to eat right. There are ups and downs but I always go back to the healthy way of eating. The key to this is spices, and sauces. I don't think I could have made this change without her direction and coaching. Thank you for everything."
~AB
"After several years of observation and reading many of her articles and on-line blog, I have learned of her sincere drive to better the lives of others based on the knowledge gained through her life experience and extensive research. of the top minds in the nutritional field. My engagement was through the twenty-one day no added sugar challenge. I went through the twenty-one days, lost weight and I remain on that program now. I am presently at the lowest weight of my adult life. Her teachings are compassionate, understanding and engaging. Regardless of the subject matter. The driving force behind the words is the sincere desire to motivate and help others to find their path to better health. The recipes detailed in the weekly blogs are both delicious and nutritious. This much I know to be true."
~JRB
"I have to tell you how much I enjoy reading your blogs every week! You write with such a personal, conversational style - never preachy, or scolding, and always conversational and encouraging! And I always learn a new tidbit (or two or three!) that I can use in my everyday life. So glad you've blazed this trail and are using your knowledge for good - and to help people - so thank you for that! I'm hoping more people get tuned into your great blogs soon, because they will only benefit by them - and I can't wait to buy your new cookbook!"
~SKB
"Excellent writing and spot-on advice as always. So true!! Great leadership. Words of hard earned wisdom. Thank you."
~JRB
"Filled with the potential for transformation, The Awakened Body is a blueprint for achievement that requires only a willing mind and action to prove successful. The ‘how’ and ‘where’ is nicely covered in a tool that promises to deliver results on more than just a weight loss scale."
~KR
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About Me

I spent years out of sync with my body—until I
was forced to listen to its wisdom and stop chasing skinny.
That shift changed everything. When I shifted my focus
from weight loss to health, I discovered a lighter, lasting
way of living. I wrote The Awakened Body to inspire others to

find their way. With my dog, Olive, by my side, I enjoy joy-
ful movement, camping, and creating healthy, delicious reci-
pes to share with friends & family—in person and online (via blog and YouTube). Music feeds my soul, and when it’s live, I’m the
one in the front row, heart open, unapologetically dancing
like no one is watching.

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About My Book

The Awakened Body - How I Lost 140 Pounds, Found myself and Those Shoes

What if your greatest transformation began not with a diet, but with a decision to listen to your body?

Later in life, I faced a medical crisis that became my wake-up call. After years of ignoring what my body had been trying to say—and a lifetime of trying to shrink myself—I didn’t just lose 140 pounds; I found my health and something even more powerful: the self I hadn’t realized I had lost.

The Awakened Body is part memoir, part wellness guide, and a heartfelt invitation to explore your own transformation. Written with humor, honesty, and grace, I share what it really took for me to stop vetoing my body’s signals, start paying attention, and do the work that—as if by magic—led to the weight falling away. This isn’t a story about perfection—it’s a story about intention, about choosing differently, and about what becomes possible when you finally come home to yourself.

Whether you’ve tried every diet or never started one, this book offers practical tools and meaningful support to help you learn how to reconnect with your inner wisdom—and awaken the version of yourself you were always meant to become.

If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start listening to it, let’s get this shift started.

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