Team Beachbody Guest

My quest to change my health began when I was 37-years old, weighed 315 pounds and was walking with a cane. Sad, but true. The funny thing is, my mind did not see my body that way. I was not a person with limitations. There were times I would set out to do an activity that in retrospect, was probably dangerous for a person my size and in my physical condition and people would say “you’re going to do what”? And I would look at them and think, well why wouldn’t I do this? You see, I never saw myself as someone incapable of doing whatever I desired. It was a shock to me when my body finally reached a point where I just couldn’t live a normal life anymore, and for me the realization finally hit when I couldn’t walk. I would struggle to go up and down stairs, but then it got worse. In the privacy of my home, I began to use a cane so that I could walk without pain. I felt humiliated and honestly, I was in shock. I went to the doctor and asked if there was something they could do to help with the pain I was having in my knees, and of course they answered with the obvious . . . you need to lose weight. They gave me Vicodin for the pain and sent me on my way. I had two young children at the time, and popping pain pills to get through the day was not going to work for me. A feeling of hopelessness came over me and I realized I needed to find a solution and fight my way back to good health.

I refused to accept the way I was. I wasn’t able to do the things I truly wanted to do. I had this list in my head of all the things I wanted to experience, there was so much I wanted to accomplish. If I could be this productive, and this dynamic at 315 pounds, good Lord, what could I do at 160 pounds! Think about it, what are you waiting to do? People always say don’t wait to try this, or do that, but when you’re obese, sometimes you don’t have a choice but to wait . . . so many things are out of your reach, simply because they are not physically possible. Don’t live like this, call on the courage that is deep within you and step out of your fear . . . make the decision to regain control of your health.

My transformation involved weight-loss surgery four years ago. It’s important to know that while the surgery helped me start my journey, it is not what has kept me healthy . . . only a healthy diet and consistent exercise will keep my weight off. That is why I began using Turbo Jam over a year ago and why I’m here as a Coach today. My transformation is far from over, each day it begins again with the choices that I make . . . good and bad. I want to use my experience and struggle with my weight to inspire others to move in a positive direction. I am so excited about Million Dollar Body and the opportunity it is giving me to connect with others and encourage them on their path to a healthier and more fulfilling life, I would consider it a privilege to partner with you as you embark on your journey!