Team Beachbody Guest

The biggest obstacle that I have had to overcome came to me the day I was born.

After seeing the severe birth defects in my feet after my birth, the doctors sat my Mom down and told her that I would never be able to walk or wear shoes. Well, I must get my perseverance from my mother because she would not give up the fight until she found a doctor who said he could save my feet. Nine surgeries and one year later, I took my first step and my Mom had to nearly sit on me to keep me down.

Yeah, I could walk, but the doctors were now saying that I should never run, skip or hop. This made me a very sedentary child and teen. It wasn’t until I graduated from High School, and out on my own, that I decided to give exercising a try. Thank goodness my feet held up because I became completely hooked.

My next hurdle was when I got pregnant with my son and then my daughter right after. Yes, I admit I took complete advantage of “eating for two,” and I didn’t exercise for fear of too much weight on my feet. I got big, really big and used exercise and my college nutrition courses to get me down to my pre-baby weight.

Being the introvert I was, it took some fortitude for me to teach my first aerobics class at the age of 25. It was one of the scariest and best decisions of my life. It got me into great shape and has helped me to help others do the same…SO REWARDING!

I am proud to say that I have stayed in the best shape of my life for 11 years now. My husband tells me that I keep getting better every year, granted that compliment usually happens on an anniversary or birthday of some sort. ;)

I would love to be there for you when you take that first step over your hurdle like I did 34 years ago. Let me be that voice you need when the one in your head gives you doubt. Let me be your pat on the back when you make it to your next goal. I will be here for you, are you ready?