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In high school, I was a great track athlete and never had to worry about staying in shape. Once I left school and joined the Army as a combat medic and military police officer, fitness was never a concern. But when I left the military in 2001 to start a family and college, bad food choices, lack of exercise, and two pregnancies left me feeling lethargic. I'd gained over 30 pounds, lost my muscle tone, and began wearing sweats everywhere. I was too uncomfortable to wear fitted clothes, both physically and emotionally.

Over the years, fad diets and spurts of activity never got me anywhere. I was self conscious, aware of anyone looking at me for too long. I felt trapped in a body not my own. All areas of my life were affected, from my intimate life with my husband to playing sports with friends. I had elaborate ways of hiding the fat, from wearing oversize clothes, to wearing girdles under my dresses. I was too embarrassed for anyone to know how truly overweight I'd become.

When I reached my 30th birthday, I realized enough was enough. At 5 am on my birthday, I saw an ad for P90X, and Tony convinced me that this was the program for me. I was a little scared, but I talked to a fellow teacher at school who I knew was into the "fitness thing." Little did I know that this was Melanie Ristau, former Beachbody Challenge winner! Thanks to Mel, I ordered P90X and began my journey to a new and better me.

I've finished my first round of P90X, and am beginning my second round after taking a few weeks off. I've lost 35 pounds so far and moved from a size 14 jeans to a size 8! Check out the pictures- they don't lie! My confidence has gone way up as I've lost the fat and inches. I no longer have to hide in baggy, stretchy clothes, and I threw all those girdles away! Who needs those when Core Synergistics does the work for you!

All the work is paying off, and no way do I want to stop! I'm really grateful to all those who've inspired and helped me along the way- all my friends on the Beachbody Message boards, my new best friend Melanie, and my family who has supported me on this amazing journey.