Team Beachbody Guest

Coming from an italian family tree, I have struggled my whole life with an
unhealthy appearance due to a love for food enforced by family values. Big
Sunday meals and holiday celebrations to feed an army was a typical lifestyle.
In the 90’s my father was diagnosed with diabetes and almost died this
began my journey and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Being blessed with a
musical talent allowed me to get an education and travel the world. In my
senior year of college I dropped over 110lbs by creating my own diet and
exercise program in order to prepare for my career in the entertainment
industry. In 2002, I met my soul mate and was married in November. Only 2
months into our marriage, my 12 year old step-son, DeShaw, had died
tragically in a freak accident. Shortly after, my husband and I decided to start
a family earlier than planned. Unfortunately both of my unborn children
became ill while in my womb and did not survive my pregnancies. The
christmas of 2003 left me broken and depressed. I no longer had the
wonderful body I worked so hard to achieve.

In January 2004, was when I was first introduced to BeachBody. While channel
surfing I came across Debbie Siebers and SLIM in 6. It looked like just what I
needed to help get my life and body back together again. Due to the loss of 3
children in one year, I do not think I was ready for the opportunity that
BeachBody had to offer. So I grieved and stayed depressed for the next few
years. I was so lost and did not know who I was anymore. I tried to regain my
strength and pick myself back up again. I wanted so much to be the woman
that my husband had fell in love with just a few years before. Since I wasn’t
myself, I just allowed my husband to take the spot light for a while as a BMX
Racing World Champion and supported his hopes and dreams.

Last year (2007) there I was channel surfing again and saw HIP HOP ABS and
Shaun T. It looked liked so much fun it reminded me of how much I missed
performing. The thought of losing my husband because of my appearance
began to bother me. Those sexy stares and loving moments were fading more
and more everyday. So I finally woke up from this crazy state of mind I was in
and realized all that I was missing. Life was just passing me by and I was
ALLOWING it to happen. I looked into the mirror and said "ENOUGH I want my
life back, TODAY is the DAY.”

Since March 31, 2008 I have pressed play everyday and committed myself to
getting healthy and sexy again. On a daily basis I struggle with looking in the
mirror and not seeing that size 6 yet but I have to remind myself that I am a
work in progress. So far I have lost almost 40lbs and over 35 inches. My mid-
section feels tighter than it has been in a long time which allowed me drop
down 4 pants sizes. The BeachBody fitness programs has helped me to
become excited, optimistic and accountable about my transformation.
Although I am far from my goal, I am on my way just by “PUSHING PLAY.”