Hey, Everyone!
Like many of you, my journey back to health began out of sheer disgust with myself. Long, stressful hours at work (I am an attorney and law professor), daily trips through the drive-through, useless yo-yo dieting, and a dislike of exercise packed on the pounds over the years. I couldn't get out of bed in the morning without limping, a flight of stairs left me breathless, and my
Hey, Everyone!
Like many of you, my journey back to health began out of sheer disgust with myself. Long, stressful hours at work (I am an attorney and law professor), daily trips through the drive-through, useless yo-yo dieting, and a dislike of exercise packed on the pounds over the years. I couldn't get out of bed in the morning without limping, a flight of stairs left me breathless, and my back would often go out, leaving me disabled for days. I carried 230 pounds on a 5'3" frame, heading straight for Type II diabetes.
When I hit the big "4-0," I realized that I was never going to get any better. This condition would only continue to worsen with age and, unlike a broken bone, couldn't be healed and then forgotten--it would have to be diligently managed every day.
So I tried an experiment. What if, instead of starting another diet and exercise routine and then giving up after two months, I stuck to it, no matter what, for however long it took to regain my health: whether that took a year or more. Afterall, it had taken 20 years to pack on the pounds, so there was no quick fix involved. Also, instead of simply looking for a quick diet fix, why not try to reclaim my health with a continuous routine of proper nutrition and exercise?
Needless to say, it WORKED. It took about 18 mos., but I lost 90 pounds and have kept it off now for four years, going from a size 22 to an 8.
I continued to study exercise and nutrition, earning a personal training certification from the NSCA in 2007. In 2008, after completing an Army Ranger fitness program, I was looking for a new challenge. I discovered Beachbody and found it with Tony's P90X and P90X+ programs. They have taken me to a new level of fitness.
I am delighted to be a part of the Beachbody Community and to share the gift of health with all of you. Good luck on your life-long journey to be the very best that you can be!
