My Fitness Journey

This is the NEW me!

Down 25 pounds. Stronger and Happier.

How my story began:

Right before I found out I was pregnant, I wasn't in the best shape.

I ate all kinds of junk food, drank a ton of alcohol, and never exercised.

I was depressed and let everything around me take over.

Fast forward a little,

40 weeks pregnant. Little one didn't want to come out.

Gained 50 pounds.

Talk about a MAMOOSE!

Unhappy, uncomfortable, drained, lazy, and tired.

Oh dear, I was HUGE!
After TPK was born, I breastfed for 9 months.

That helped me lose the baby weight.

Plus some extra weight I wanted gone.

Still wasn't happy with my body.

I know having a child changes your body,

but that gave me more power to work on myself.

I wanted to FEEL good, be HAPPY and be ME.

It took me 2 years to realize that I still didn't have the ME I wanted.

Something great happened.

Planet Fitness was opening nearby and I could go to the gym.

Hallelujah!!!

Gotta love gym selfies.

With a great tank I must add.

Anyways,

I changed my mindset.

I told David it was time for a change.

He agreed.

We signed up for the gym immediately.

Within the first 3 months of working out,

focusing on nutrition and drinking only water:

I lost 25 pounds.

Yes, it was a struggle.

Yes, I wanted to give up.

Yes, it was so hard.

But..

No, I kept pushing myself.

No, I didn't stop.

No, I kept going and didn't give up.

BEST DECISION I'VE MADE IN A LONG TIME.

I didn't think I could find myself again.

I didn't think I could get my body back after a child.

I proved myself wrong.

I have my body back.

I have a new mom bod.

But, it's better than before.

Now I know what it takes to be where I want to be.

NEVER GIVE UP.

NEVER BACK DOWN.

It's a slow process, but it's worth it.