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I started working out after I developed a thyroid condition 5 years ago. I was
always active, but never athletic. The whole gym thing wasn't for me. I had
two left feet, and with 3 kids, who had time to go to a gym. I'm not sure what
clicked to finally get me moving. For years, I had complained that I wasn't
satisfied with how I looked, but complaining was all the further it got. I think
it was when I finally realized that my body was working against me (with the
thyroid disease) and that if I didn't start to do something- anything- I soon
would be too unhealthy to do what I wanted to do with my family.

Believe it or not, my first "work out" was jogging in place during the
commericals while I watched at TV at night. After that proved somewhat
successful, I started doing some DVD's and eventually stumbled across
beachbody. Once I started SS6, I was hooked. From there I went to P90, then
p90X then Turbo Jam and then HHA. Next week, I'm starting Rockin Body.

I celebrated my 3 year anniversary of getting healthy (working out) this past
January. Who would have thought. I still take it day by day though. I haven't
had the great weight losses that many have. I joke that I work out so that I
can eat what any normal person does. The thyroid makes it hard to lose
weight. But working out has made me so much more healthy! I can do
things now that I never would have dreamed possible. And I am also a good
role model for my kids.

My biggest struggle is my diet. I love sugar. Bad, I know, but the truth. I am
pretty disciplined with working out. If I miss a work out, my day is messed
up. But for some reason, I can't seem to eat as healthy as I wish. Some days
are better than others. I guess I continue to be a work in progress. I do get
frustrated sometimes when I work really hard, eat fairly clean, and still gain a
few pounds because of the thyroid thing. But the motivation usually comes
back quickly as I thank God for all he has given me. For all the other physical
ailments that others endure, I guess I'm pretty lucky. God has blessed me
beyond belief, and I intend to keep my body in the best condition that I can.