Hello from Azahara Munoz! I am a Spanish professional golfer playing on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour. While some of you may know about my golfing history, what you might not know is that I also have an autoimmune disease. I only recently opened up about my health journey, and am excited to share it here. Four years ago, I was struggling to get through each day. I was often tired, cold and anxious. At first, I thought I was just working too hard, and tried to fix it on my own. I finally went to see a doctor in Spain when my hair started falling out, and was officially diagnosed with Hashimotos Disease, a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid. Looking back, it made sense. When I was a child, my brother used to tell me, Little girl, you were born tired. So in a way, I thought what I was feeling was normal. Finally seeing a doctor and receiving a diagnosis was a relief, because it felt like I could finally do something. After my diagnosis, I made lifestyle changes to help manage my disease. One of the biggest changes was to my diet - specifically to avoid meat and gluten. At first, this change was intimidating. As an athlete I wanted to continue getting the nutrition-packed food I needed to train, and dont always have a lot of time. Thankfully, Bobs Red Mill has a huge offering of gluten-free products that not only help fuel my body, but taste just as good as all of my previous go-to treats. My favorites include any of their Gluten Free Oatmeal choices, the 8 Grain Hot Cereal, the Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and the Gluten Free Pancake Mix. Plus, I love adding boosters like protein and flaxseed meal to smoothies! Im grateful to still be able to eat the foods I love while caring for my body. At first, I was hesitant to tell my story. I hate excuses and didnt want people to think I was giving reasons for poor play. But I want people to understand that feeling exhausted all the time is not normal, and that it is so incredibly important to listen to your body. I didnt listen to mine for too long, and I dont want others to make the same mistake. Overall, I can honestly say Im the happiest, and healthiest, Ive ever been. This weekend, I am playing in the Cambia Portland Classic as part of the LPGA tour. Im extra excited to be in Portland because it is where Bobs Red Mill is based. Of course I had to stop by the mill to fuel up!