I won't go all the way back, just to where I started this time. We moved to Guam in March of 2013. I had gained weight because of stress from moving and living out of a suitcase for over two months...not fun...then moving to an island where we lived in a hotel for 30 days and ate terribly, but to be honest the food here is A-MAZING! It is not the fast food life we lived, it was the fried food and rice life. I would also eat more portions that I should have, because the food here is SO GOOD.
I started my job in August of 2013. I was so excited it was my first real teaching job. I loved it, but what I didn't love was the comments from my co-workers (5 times to be exact) asking me when I was due. I was ashamed of myself, and I was embrassed. I didn't know what to do. I tried to change my eating, but it was just to good. Self-control is not my strongest point. It wasn't until October 29, 2013 that I took a leap of faith on this program called ChaLEAN Extreme from Beachbody. I was guaranteed I would succeed if I put effort, and I changed my lifestyle. I decided I needed to do something, sitting around and thinking about it and feeling bad about myself wasn't going to make things better. I knew that, so I did. I tried hard to, and I loved the program so much. I wasn't seeing huge numbers, but I knew better. I finally found something I enjoyed and I didn't have to leave my house to do it.
It worked great, then the holidays hit and I fell into a slump for a while, but as soon as January hit, I hit the play button to T25 and haven't looked back. I have bad days, but not like I have had in the past. I have also done the 21 Day Fix and it is my favorite program by far! I love the variety of workouts and how also the nutrition guide that goes with it. I do not starve myself of anything, its called moderation.
I also have a very big WHY that keeps me going, and that would be my children. I want to set a good example to them and show them how awesome living a healthy lifestyle can be! My babies workout with me all the time, and although it can be tough for me, its worth every minute I am sharing with them. I know that since I started this journey seven months ago I have gained so much knowledge for love for who I am. I am a happier me when I workout and eat right and I'm a better mom/wife.
Here is my current progress photo. I cannot believe how much has changed.
BE HAPPY!
