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I'm 32 now and a mom of three. I have to conquer life before it conquers me! After high school I was always about 5 pounds overweight. It didn't seem like a big deal to me, so I didn't do anything about it. I was pretty thin, but not in shape at all. Then, I got married and started having kids. I had one pregnancy complication after another. I had pre-eclampsia twice, a ruptured tubal

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I'm 32 now and a mom of three. I have to conquer life before it conquers me! After high school I was always about 5 pounds overweight. It didn't seem like a big deal to me, so I didn't do anything about it. I was pretty thin, but not in shape at all. Then, I got married and started having kids. I had one pregnancy complication after another. I had pre-eclampsia twice, a ruptured tubal pregnancy, 2 miscarriages, gall stones, and a barthalone's cyst. I gained about 50 to 60 pounds each pregnancy, and usually didn't lose very much of it after pregnancy. In May 2001, 4 months after my youngest was born, I thought I would finally be able to get in shape. The very FIRST DAY that I headed to the gym, someone rear ended my car, and once again my efforts were halted. I couldn't believe it. I still have back pain today from the accident. This accident caused a downward spiral of unhealthy eating habits. I had given up! I still had complications from my previous pregnancies, and had to have a hystorectomy. Then I hit my heaviest non-pregnancy weight of 194!!! I was mortified, and knew I needed to change things. That's when I discoverd Power 90, and began my beachbody experience. This week (March 2006) marks day 60 with Turbo Jam, and I am still going stronger than ever. I can do this, and YOU CAN TOO! :) ...Well, once again, I am starting over (July 2006)! I was doing great with TJ and even started the advanced workouts. My lowest point was 148. I almost made it, nothing could stop me! Then, I contracted mono in May 2006. At first I didn't know what was wrong. I was really sick, so I thought I just had the flu, and then my energy was the only thing that flew right out the window. It took everything I had just to get out of bed and just live life, there was no more energy for working out.... It's been 2 months and I discovered several herbal remedy's that have helped me. I am not full swing yet, but I have enough energy to at least do a low impact work out. I gained all my weight back, plus. I'm now at 172 and having to start all over. I know I can do this, and I WILL succeed. Well, July didn't work out, I was ready mentally but my body was not ready yet. It's now December 2006, and I have the ok from my doctor to begin working out again. January 1, 2007 is my start date. I am now 176. By now I'm getting really good at "begin again". I am really blessed to have all these experiences, because it makes me a much stronger person with the resolve to take control of my life. ... Now it's January 2009. Where have I been? Off of my feet thats for sure. I was doing pretty good with my workout in 2007, and then started going strong around May. Thats when I injured both of my plantar fascia (arch of the foot). Well, I could barely walk, let alone do Turbo Jam. I switched to swimming, and have learned to enjoy it. But I am now ready to BEGIN AGAIN. I will start working out full force next week, and then my transformation will truely BEGIN. Ok, November 2009. I have been down and up since January. I swam for several months, and got my feet better. In March 2009, I started P90X. I got through 10 weeks, and was in the best shape I have been in a long time. My weight was 154. I was on my way. Then, in the middle of it all, family duty called. I really have no excuses this time, except life getting too busy. I am now 176 (I think). I stopped weighing myself on a regular basis. I have just ordered insanity, and will be completing this (hopefully a few times). I don't think my situation is too unique. I have come to realize, my overall success in life depends on my level of personal fitness. If I am to take care of those around me, I need to take care of myself, and my body, first. If my story sounds familiar to you, I would love to hear from you. We all need support, especially when sometimes our efforts seem in vain. Just remember, "KEEP PUSHING PLAY".

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