Being part of a big family has its perks for sure, but just like my Mom, I have always found comfort in food; whether it was a celebration, a family function, a regular meal at moms dinner table or on a bad day, it was always there for me.
Growing up, I always struggled with my weight and was never really the athletic/active kind of person. Music was as important in my family as food was but physical activity never really went much farther then teaching swim lessons.
I had come to terms with the idea that there was no reasonable way to lose weight and get in shape, and honestly felt I was destined to be a plus size girl forever.
But alas, I have found the answer to my problems of being tired, overweight and out of shape!! Beachbody has improved my life, and has added to my youth. Since finding my Soul-Mate Program, I have lost pounds and inches but have GAINED lost energy, confidence and a new outlook on my life!!
A Transformation Of My Own
About a year ago, I decided enough was enough. I was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired all of the time and I needed to take control of my life again; it was time to start taking care of me! That is when I first found Beachbody and my journey really began.
I met my coach, Heather, through a group she had on Facebook for people who were looking for some daily motivation and support. She sent me a message one day asking if I would be interested in joining one of her challenge groups. Reluctantly, I agreed and the next thing I know I had ordered my Hip Hop Abs program and my first round of Shakeology! I was so excited to finally start something like this, but in the Summer months it's easy to lose sight of your goals and give up on yourself...that's what happened to me.
Through that first challenge group, I met many new people. So many of the girls that I had met stuck with their programs and were so successful and are still going now!! I had one new friend in particular though, who kept on popping up in my Facebook Newsfeed. She was now a coach and between her posts every day and seeing her results, I was really inspired to get back on the bandwagon and give it another go.
In January, I joined another challenge group and started doing T25. I got through the Alpha round of that, and then The 21 Day Fix was released and I was too intrigued to not give it a go. As soon as I could, I ordered the program and decided to become a coach so I could share my journey with others in hopes of helping other people reach goals of their own.
I was overwhelmed with what hard work will really do for you when I saw the results just with 21 days!! The scale hadn't changed much (I only lost 2.2 pounds), but the inches sure did come off!! I lost a total of 13.25 inches in just 21 days!!! Since January when I started again, I've lost a total of just over 20 pounds and almost 30 inches combined!!! It's just a start and I'm far from done, but I FEEL the best that I EVER have!!
Change IS possible!!!
L: January 2014 R: March 2014
Inspired to Inspire
Becoming part of the Beachbody Family is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I'm constantly surrounded by so many people who have inspired me and am inspired to help others the way that they have helped me. It's time to end the trend...even if it is one person at a time!! Join me in the journey...let's help to inspire one another!
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