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I was channel surfing at about 3AM one morning, and saw an infomercial for Tony's Power Half Hour program. I was tired of being so heavy and decided to do something about it. I ordered PHH, but didn't start until 2-2-05. In 6 months I had gone from a size 20W to a 16. I lost 50 lbs, from 230 to 180. I tried some of BB's other programs, but just couldn't find the motivation that I found with Tony, so I bought Power 90. I also bought the P90 Master Series, as I had the extra money. I started P90 on 2-6-06, but due to an accident and extenuating injuries, I wasn't able to work out for quite a while. Depression set in, and I didn't do much of anything for a long time. I finally managed to pull myself out of that slump, but let the stress of my job and the holidays keep me from pushing play.
One of the ladies on the message boards woke me up one day by saying that instead of making resolutions for the new year, we need to make S.M.A.R.T. goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely goals. So I did.
1. Not to let my husband or my job get in the way of my exercising and becoming the best person I can possibly be(physically and mentally).
2. Fit into my mauve evening gown by my wedding anniversary.
3. Lose 18 lbs by Dec. 31st.
4. Fit into my pinstripe suit.
5. Find a job that appreciates my talents.
The first one will be an ongoing one for the rest of my life, but I hope to accomplish the rest of them this year!
I started P90 again on 1-1-07 and lost part of the weight that I had gained back over the last 6 months, but I did not stick with it. For me, it was just too repetitive. When Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs came out, I was one of the first to order it. I ordered both 1 and 2 and stuck with this one. I only lost 2 lbs, but lost a total of 7.5 inches after the first month!
I went looking for another program, because I still hadn't found one that made exercising fun! I had heard a lot of people on the boards talking about Turbo Jam, so I decided to check it out. I ordered the first set, and enjoyed it so much that I ordered everything Chalene had!
I now have quite a collection of DVD's. and make up my own rotation, so that my body doesn't get used to one thing for very long. Because of doing this, I haven't hit a plateau in a while.
One of the things that I believe has helped me immensely, was my choosing a coach. I've always needed motivation and accountability to get me to do anything long-term, and with Lisa, I found what I needed.
I now help people at work with working out, and have loaned them my programs, hoping they will choose to do what I have done. I also have a chance to tell them about BB/MDB and what I've accomplished so far.
This is a journey that I will be on for the rest of my life, and I am looking forward to the results still to come. Thank you BB/MDB for creating WOWY, the message boards, BB/MDB Club, and helping me to find a coach! You have no idea how grateful I am that I was watching TV that morning! It has changed my life, and I just want you to know that I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you and the tools you have provided me with. So thanks a million!