My Challenger and now friend Michelle reached out to me in December of 2015- she was ready for a change and wanted to try something different. Her daughter's wedding prompted her to kick her fitness into gear and her neighbor's inspiration prompted her to contact me!
Here is her story in her own words:
I'm so glad you asked me to write about my journey. And what a journey it has been! I'm sharing with you my day 1 picture from January 3, 2016 and today's picture August 21, 2016. What a difference! My husband says I look mad in the January picture. I told him, I am, because I allowed myself to let go and look like that!! Blah! Never again! That's the old me, never to return.
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| Michelle S. |
I've lost a total of 32 pounds, to date, and 7.75 inches off my waist!!
I'm not done, still have 3.6 pounds to go to my goal, but I think Country Heat is going to help me get there.
What turned the tide for me was looking at a picture of myself visiting our daughter for Thanksgiving in November 2015. There's a family picture of us that I looked at and thought "Oh my God, is that what I really look like to everyone?" With her getting married in June 2017, I didn't want to be in those wedding pictures (which will be there forever and eternity of generations to come) and regret how I look knowing I could do something about it now.
When I started this program, I have to admit, I was a little skeptical since it included a shake you had to drink everyday. But hearing my friend and neighbor had lost 16 pounds in a few months, I thought it can't hurt to give it a try.
After the first 21 days on 21 Day Fix I was hooked! I wanted to do this for me so I could get back into a healthy lifestyle by eating well and get in shape, tone up. I haven't looked back since.
Autumn and Shaun T and you have really helped me get to where I am today along with the amazing people on your Challeng group/team. I feel confident now that I have a better understanding of how much I should eat of the right food groups, drink lots of water, and excercise everyday. It's a routine like brushing your teeth that I don't miss or take for granted. It will always be with me. Sure I still have some work to do, I want to tone up some more while still losing those last few pounds.
But then comes the challenge of keeping it off. I'm getting ready to go through my closets and drawers and making a pile for Goodwill. I don't plan on ever getting back into those close that are now too big for me, ever again.
Looking forward to shopping for a new wardrobe for the fall! :) Yeah me!! The other positive side affect from this journey? My husband and grown sons love to eat clean now too. With me working out everyday, they're all trying to keep up with me in that arena as well. They're all a bit competitive and don't want to be outdone by me! Ha ha!
Thanks again for sharing my journey with others. I hope it helps inspire someone, especially at my age (49) that you can still make a positive change in your health and well being by finding a program through Beach Body that works for you.
Even modifying here and there, but still got me where I am today.
Marathon Not a Sprint
You can see that its a process- a marathon not a sprint! Michelle is doing an amazing job but its more than just a fad for her, its become a way of life. One that has not only inspired her to continue to drive forward and push past limits. But also Inspires her family too! She is just pounds away from her personal goal and she still has 10 months to her goal date! How exciting is that! One thing I know is I'll be here to continue to support her in her journey!
If you are in need of a change and what to try "something different" too- fill out the form below and lets talk about your goals and what you want to achieve! The first step is always the most difficult! Lets do this together!
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