My "why" for being healthier is ultimately for my daughter! I want to set a good and healthy example for her. I want to be able to run around with her outside and NOT be winded! I don't want to be out of breath from going up a flight of stairs. I want to achieve things that I've always wanted to do...but was to scared to try! I want to have that SEXY body that I've never had before..and I'm gonna get it! I'm gonna reduce my chance of health risks, I want to help others, I want to reduce obesity, I want to inspire and motivate others, and I've always wanted to own my own business!
After I had my daughter 6 years ago, instead of losing weight..I gained weight. In fact, at my heaviest I was a whopping 218 pounds!!! I was diagnosed with insulin resistance..and I knew something had to change! Although, I was NOT motivated and I did nothing about it, until after my divorce..I call it the "divorce diet!" There's just something about your husband leaving you for another woman..that gets you motivated to get the ball rolling! I lost 60 pounds!! However it wasn't the healthy way..mainly from stress, cutting back my eating, and portions. I did put half of that weight back on over time, and I wanted a "quick fix" to get it back off, so I did the hCG diet a couple years ago. I was successful with losing 20 pounds! It did teach me to eat healthier after the diet, and I did keep half of that weight off and started going to the gym 3-4 days a week. I would NOT recommend the hCG diet to ANYONE!! It is NOT a HEALTHY diet at all..so PLEASE DON'T TRY IT!(Most people gain all weight back or even more!) I did the gym thing off and on for about a year, and then noticed I wasn't going as much.
My friend/coach, Scottie Hobbs was doing P90X and posting his blog on Facebook, I would read it on a regular basis. He was so inspiring to me, watching his transformation right before my eyes was unbelievable! I HAD to try it for myself! So I along with a friend decided to try P90X this last March. We then switched to TurboFire after about a month and a half and definitely LOVE it! I have also switched up my routines with Insanity, Brazilian Butt Lift, running and pretty much anything that interests me! I've change my diet completly. I try to eat as "clean" as possible. I've noticed an improvement in my health and energy level and I'm LOVING it!
I have lost a total of 19 pounds and 23 inches! I still can't believe it! I've also ran two 5k's so far this summer..and there's more to come! I'm getting ready to start Insanity Asylum August 1st, and I would love to climb the Grand Tetons this summer as well!
The one thing that I have learned through my fitness journey...is sometimes people get uncomfortable when they see you change! That's because they feel like they're "supposed" to as well. There are ALWAYS gonna be a few negative ones..but's all about surrounding yourself with positive people! That's why I am so grateful to have the support of my wonderful team and support groups...and I want to thank ALL of you for being there for me, along with God,my loving family and wonderful friends that are supporting me through my transformation! I couldn't do it without you!
I've had my fair share of hard times. Maybe not as bad as others, or maybe more than the average..reguardless I've learned from each chapter in my life and it's made me grow into the strong woman I am today!
I'm truly honored to be apart of The Bombshell Dynasty through Beachbody! I've never met so many inspiring, motivational and successful people in my life! I'm still in the beginning stages of my newest chapter of life..and I'm LOVING it! I just advanced in rank to an Emerald coach yesterday, and it's my goal to be a Diamond coach by Christmas!
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