Transformation Tuesday

1 year ago, I bit the bullet and bought a Beachbody challenge pack.  I'd hemmed and hawed about it for months.  My friend was a coach and kept talking about Shakeology but I was afraid.  Afraid of change, afraid of cost, afraid of failing, afraid of everything.  It had been a hard year but I was also ready to make a change.  A change in my body and mind.  I had joined one of her free Paleo groups on Facebook but I knew, KNEW I needed something else.

So what did I do?  I signed up to be a Beachbody coach to get a discount on the Shakeology.  It was free with the purchase of a challenge pack so why not?  Who doesn't love a discount?  Then I started working out.  I still hadn't figured out the food thing though.  How do you change 30 years of bad habits?  I bought the 21 Day Fix.  Color coded portion control containers, a meal plan and workouts.  Again, this took some times.  In fact, it took me almost a YEAR to get the food thing right.  I love food!  I can destroy some chips & dip in no time flat.  And don't even get me started on my love of pizza.

I've done a variety of programs but it was the food that needed help.  After a year, I finally feel like I have it under control.  I still have times when I over do it but I've become more committed to eating healthy and not doing the "I worked out so I can eat a whole pizza and drink wine" thing (we've all been there).

How has the past year been overall?  A-freaking-mazing!  Ups and downs, wanting to quit, trying something new.  My confidence is through the roof.  The best part?  Being able to help other people.  Motivating them to get healthier & start moving.  I LOVE to help people.  Like, seriously love it.  I've always been up and down with my weight so coaching other people who have my same struggles is so rewarding.

I've changed physically too.......
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Overall, I've lost about 10lbs and 18 in.  Like I said, it's taken me the good part of a year to get the food aspect right.  It's hard!  Food is sooo good. But after a year of fighting with it, I've finally learned a good balance.  I'm so proud of myself.  The girl on the left is long gone and the girl on the right is just going to get stronger & faster!  The most important part....I DID NOT GIVE UP.  I couldn't have done it without the support of my coach who always helped me stay motivated & accountable.

If you have the same struggles as I do, find me on Facebook.  Drop me a line.  I'd love to be your coach! :)