Team Beachbody Guest

I am the proud mother of Ebony and Brandon. Ebony is a junior at Virginia State University and Brandon is a freshman in high school. In addition to motherhood, I am also a Disabled-American Air Force Veteran, who served her country for over 15 years. In the early 90s (after Desert Storm), I was in a vehicle accident. I was hit by a drunk driver who tried to leave the scene. I was transported to the nearest hospital where I was treated for head, neck, and back injuries. Later, I was released from the Air Force because I was no longer fit to serve. The Air Force took very good care of me. However, over the course of several years, I suffered from depression and weight gain. No longer was I able to do the things I enjoyed the most which were playing a variety of sports. I had simply given up and decided to live my life through my children. I often encouraged them to participate in many activities, but never included myself. Prior to gaining weight, my averaged weight was 155lbs. I had managed to add an additional 60lbs.

One day, while lying on the sofa watching television, my son Brandon walked over to me and put his hand on my stomach and told me that he was sad. When I asked him why was he sad, he looked at me with those teary-brown eyes and said, “Mom, you told me that you were not going to have any more children. Why are you having more children?” That was the day, I actually cried! I cried for my health, my well-being, and for my children. Each tear I cried was my way of releasing the past.

My road to a healthier lifestyle didn’t come overnight. Like many of you, I had tried many products and programs and the only thing I truly lost was money. Nothing seemed to work and if it did, it was only temporary. Regardless of the many misfortunes, I stayed the course and believed in my heart that I would find what I needed.

Today, I am an active member of Team Beachbody Family. I am here to encourage, motivate, and inspire you! Are you ready to take your mind and body where it hasn’t been before? If your answer is yes, then LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN!