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My story actually begins long before ever hearing the two words Beach Body. As far back as I can remember, I have been obsessed with my weight. Growing up in the south where good ol' southern food is a major part of everyday life brought on many years of eating diorders and emotional unhappiness. I have struggled with anorexia, bouts of bulimia, and abuse of diet pills. It's very sad and lonely to look in the mirror and never be happy with your reflection. I remember times during my first pregnancy battling with the need to eat for a healthy baby and the fear of eating and becoming fat. How did I ever allow myself to become so wrapped up in such a dark place. Now that I'm a mother myself, I didn't want my children being plagued with the same destructive behavior. I knew it was time to make some serious changes.

I purchased my first BeachBody product in 1998 which was Thin Thighs and Great Buns. I attempted these tapes on and off for a few months then got discouraged working out alone and joined a gym. I faithfully went to the gym at least 5 days a week for about 1 1/2 years (not seeing very good results) then we moved and the 30 mile drive was just too much.


In 2000 I became engaged to my wonderful husband and of course I needed to be in perfect shape for the wedding so I pulled out the old dusty Beachbody Thin Thighs & Great Buns and joined Debbie and Tony again. I feel I did have better results. By this time my daughter was old enough to work out with me so that made it more bearable.

After a wonderful Hawaiian honeymoon I ended up pregnant with baby #4. Nothing like bringing home a little souvenir. I had worked so hard to get into my form fitting wedding gown and this cute little leopard bikini my sister had bought just for the trip, yes, that is what I am wearing in the photos. Now I had and still have BABY FAT to lose.

In mid 2002, while up late nursing the little princess, I saw the BB infomercial and was blown away by the people who had experienced these awesome results. I stewed over it for a few days because we had recently purchased a cross bow which I was curently working out on, but not really seeing results. I have a nice collection of TV workout gadgets. Thinking P90 was just another weightloss gimick I watched the infomercial for a few weeks before I decided to order the DVD's. I figured what's one more exercise program to add to my already large home gym collection. When they arived I jumped in full steam and was determined to get the baby weight off. I didn't pay too much attention to the nutrition, but I faithfully worked out through good days and bad days. I followed the program about 45 days then life got hectic and my workouts got lost.

I rekindled the spark about a year later and ordered Slim In Six for my daughter to get in shape for dance. I joined in on and off but never really took the time to work out. Chasing 4 kids and building a business did not leave a lot of "me time".

My baby girl is 3 now and I still can't wear that bikini. What I did lose during my 45 days of P90 round 1 I have gained back. My DVD's were toast so I am basically starting over. I ordered another set of P90,(got a cool BB discount) this time on tape. I started May 21, 2005 and now I am also paying more attention to the nutrition end of it. I have learned it takes not only a great workout program but good nutrition to build a healthy body.

Thank you Tony & Debbie for putting together such awesome programs. This time I will not quit. I will wear that bikini again this summer!!! BeachBody Rocks!!!

That was then, and this is now...In October 2005 my hard work and dedication to Power 90 really paid off. I was chosen as one of the 2005 success stories to go to Hawaii. Since that awesome trip with all the wonderfull folks of Beach Body, I have become a totally different person. Not only has Beach Body helped me to change my whole physical appearance, it has given me inner strength and confidence that I never thought I could have. I'm now a very successful business owner, I am planning a 60 mile walk for breast cancer in October 2007 and I have also organized a group of local individuals who have purchased BB products and desire the group workout setting. I'm currenty coaching 2 classes a day. My goal is to reach out and help as many people as I possibly can. It's amazing what someone can do if they have someone behind them.



The most wonderful thing of all is to finally look in the mirror and be proud of what I see. Thanks again to all the great people of Beach Body. You have changed my life forever! :)