I was always active as a pre-teen and teenager, however when I was around
19-20 years old, away at college, I began noticing changes in my body. I was
gaining weight and fast too. Who wouldn't when you have all the food
available to you 7 days a week 24 hours a day? Of course fruits and
vegetables were available, but I loved to munch on chicken wings and nachos
with lots an lots of
I was always active as a pre-teen and teenager, however when I was around
19-20 years old, away at college, I began noticing changes in my body. I was
gaining weight and fast too. Who wouldn't when you have all the food
available to you 7 days a week 24 hours a day? Of course fruits and
vegetables were available, but I loved to munch on chicken wings and nachos
with lots an lots of cheese.(Did I mention cheese and lots of it?)....
I eventually lost most of the weight being home for a year and then returned
to college where I gained some weight back. This time I was smarter. I began
exercising in the classes offered at the college. Once again, the weight came
off....and I pretty much was able to keep it off for a few years.
By the end of 2001, I was 139 pounds. Being 5'4, it's not too bad, but I felt
lethargic and just not myself. I joined a program (Weight Watchers), utilized
the gym at work and changed my eating habits. I had lost a total of 25
pounds. I felt fantastic!
I kept the weight off for 4 yrs. Then guess what, I don't have to tell you....yes,
the weight crept up on me and I was at my heaviest in the summer of 2008 -
149 pounds. I felt awful-how could I let this happen again? I had purchased
Power 90 and Slim in 6 a year or two prior to my heaviest weight...but they
just collected dust. I ordered Turbo Jam and loved it...used the program for a
while and you guessed it...quit again. I had been a member on Team
Beachbody in the beginning of 2008. Had a great coach Alli C and one day
didn't log into the website anymore...until last month. I emailed Alli C and I
spoke to her briefly. I ordered Chalene Extreme and I am in my third week of
the Burn Circuit phase. I am hoping to have my profile picture updated very
soon. Also, I hope to upload my before and after photos in the coming weeks.
Well, that's a little bit about me. Thank you Beachbody for giving me a second
chance! And thank you to my team on Team beachbody. Eventhough I am
relatively new...you guys are the best! ;-)
Alicia
