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The stress of a strained marriage, a 75 lbs weight gain, literal financial ruin and being over 1000 miles from family contributed to the severe depression that almost ended my life. Unless someone experiences that type of depression, it’s hard for someone to understand the “shut down” that happens in your brain. That’s where I was. The lowest state of mind and I was ashamed because I had always had such ambitious goals. With the help of my mom, I managed to “look up” and it sparked a small light of hope. I didn’t know how at the time, but I knew I needed to make a change because I wanted to be a good example for my kids.
Fast forward a few years. I was now a single mom of two young boys, but had managed to start rebuilding my life financially, but my mental and physical self was still suffering. This is when everything changed with an infomercial for Slim in 6. “Something” about it moved me to order it. I also discovered the Beachbody community which at the time was just the Message Boards, but it was KEY for me because that is where I found the support, the encouragement and the inspiration to keep pushing play day after day, regardless of what I “felt like.” Before too long, I was coaching others because of the success I was having and my life has never been the same!
I have went from over 220 lbs, severely depressed to a fit size 6 at 136 lb! I am not only fit physically, but mentally and emotionally. That is the amazing part of this. Everyone can see the physical changes, but the changes that took place on the inside by far are the biggest changes I experienced and that I will forever be grateful to the Beachbody community.
There have been challenges along the way. In April of 05, I suffered a severe setback as after being literally bedridden for 5 months due to excruciating pain, I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease which ultimately led me to have surgery to have 3 cervical disks removed, replaced and fused. I have some residual nerve damage due to this in my hands. This would have ended the fitness journey for some, but not me. I never let myself believe I wouldn’t heal 100%. Matter of fact, I gave myself a year to heal, then decided to tackle P90X, which ultimately led to my $10K success story win in Aug. of 07.
All of this has driven the success of my Coaching business. Winning Top Coach in Sept. of 07 as well as being a 2-star diamond coach is all because I am passionate about helping others make changes in their life. I will never sacrifice my integrity in order to just make money. I have been able to quit my full time job to be a full time coach and get to know my kids. THAT is what it’s all about and my goal is to help my team of coaches and customers reach their goals and beyond. My mission is to lead by example to show that by investing time and a true desire to help into the people in your fitness and your business, that the physical and financial rewards will reflect that in time.