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Being a 35 year old, single mother isn't the easiest thing
in the world. However, I wouldn't trade that 24/7 job for
anything in the world! Without a doubt, the number one
motivator in using the Beachbody programs is to stay healthy
for my son. Not only do I want to be able to keep up with
him as he gets older, I want continue to watch him grow.
My career can be very demanding/stressful Being a 35 year old, single mother isn't the easiest thing
in the world. However, I wouldn't trade that 24/7 job for
anything in the world! Without a doubt, the number one
motivator in using the Beachbody programs is to stay healthy
for my son. Not only do I want to be able to keep up with
him as he gets older, I want continue to watch him grow.
My career can be very demanding/stressful at times.
Currently, I teach 4th graders. In my class, I constantly
tell the kids that I believe they can each achieve what they
want to, but THEY must believe that they can...I don't like
to hear the word can't! My students make me laugh on a
daily basis and because of them, I find my job rewarding!
When I'm not with my son or teaching, I do enjoy watching
the Philadelphia Eagles during football season. FLY EAGLES
FLY...they even have a wall in my classroom!
Like many others, I was VERY active when I was younger and
VERY fit. Having been with someone who pointed out my flaws
only made them worse, and I hid. I'm trying to change my
mindset by taking control of my life. When I look in a
mirror, I see fat/ugly despite what others say (after
hearing that for years, it kind of sticks with you). Having
a positive frame of mind is important, and I'm hoping
through these programs, I can have that, more confidence,
and then some!
My Progress My Fitness Goal:
Transformation Story
About a year and a half ago, I was heavier than I'd ever been in my life! Shopping for size 14 clothes was very discouraging; however, seeing 162 lbs. staring up at me from the digital More...
About a year and a half ago, I was heavier than I'd ever
been in my life! Shopping for size 14 clothes was very
discouraging; however, seeing 162 lbs. staring up at me from the digital scale
was shocking. At that point, I knew it was time to make changes or suffer
consequences.
One of those changes involved ending a relationship of about 11 years. My
ex-husband and I divorced in 1999, but stayed together until July 2007.
Trying to "work it out" was obviously not working and only created more
stress in my life. Things were not easy. For the first time, I was
completely away from my family/friends.
Concerned about finances, I took a second job as a server at a local
restaurant. This only took a toll on me physically and began to make me
sick. After a month, I had to quit that job. It did help me to lose some
weight, but stress and running myself ragged was not the way I wanted to
lose weight.
Within a few months, I went through some of my belongings
and found an old Power90 DVD. Knowing that I enjoyed it
once before, I popped it in, pressed play, and began to just do the workouts.
People were noticing. Not only did they notice a physical difference, they said
I seemed happier.
After a while, I decided to try something new. That brings
me to starting Slim in 6. On August 31, 2008, I'm at 130
lbs and would truly love to lose 20 lbs. I've also ordered
Hip Hop Abs because it looks like a blast (and I'd love to
learn to dance...LOL)!
Now, I begin my newest rotation and will be using Hip Hop Abs! I'll be
staying focused, positive, and will be believing in myself!
Overall, since March 2007, I've lost 40 lbs and GAINED A WHOLE LOT OF
CONFIDENCE! Thanks BeachBody for helping me get this BACK!
Meal plan: Your current meal plan is: 2,000 Calorie Balanced Slim Down Workout programs: P90X® - primary program ChaLEAN Extreme® Slim in 6® Power 90® Hip Hop Abs® Turbo Jam® Running / Walking Cardio / Aerobics Supplements: Meal Replacement Shake | |
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