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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Confessions of a real Gym Rat

How is your fitness going?  I really mean that question.  Do you think about it every day? Not in an obsessive way but did I do something healthy for my body ad heart kind of way.

Most if not all of us have had or have a gym membership, that magic membership that is going to change our lives…so has it? Again take a moment to answer that personally, has it proven to give you the results you are looking for? If the answer is yes! Than a huge high five to find routines and exercise that are proving to be beneficial. BUT for some of you just thought “I don’t know I go every other day” I have a gym bag but…yes you! Don’t get me wrong I love the gym, I love the energy when you walk into a heart bumping sweat flying building (I’m weird like that) but it’s true, but what is also true is just because the person next to you found their routine and getting results doesn't mean you are or not the results you want maybe you are maintaining doing your heart good or are you? I’m asking because the gym is like everyone membership for it to prove beneficial in our lives and be useful we must use it to its fullest potential the same with your body.

Confessions of a real Gym Rat – up before the sun every morning at the age of 16 to hit the gym before the doors barley opened that was me, I ran 3 miles 6:30 min miles, lifted free weights (I did have amazing traps) my upper body was my pride and joy, I did the circuit training and ended with 10 minutes abs routine. Every day!!! My sister and I were staples in that place; part of the family, but my upper body always improved my lower body stayed the same my legs and thighs although strong where heavy and thick “just my body type” so I thought! We continued this routine for years! And I was skinny I had under 10% body fat but I still was thick. And then I gained weight in my late teens and early 20’s, I ate junk food and then went on slim fast diets and consumed way too much coffee.

So I share my story because I know how it feels to have that membership and have the same routine day in a day out and just “maintaining what I had, fit arms and thick thighs not calf definition)I needed a change but that didn't come until I moved joined a bigger gym, tried a few classes out, worked out in my apartment gym because I  didn't have cable and that was a way to watch TV.

My life changed after my 1st baby  I gained 45 lbs (unhealthy pounds) and went home from the hospital  with more than that “Sigh” I began working out at home with my baby in the swing, I walked and started Power 90 DVD– with my sisters. (Hello Tony) a man who loved squats and abs, but it worked. We started training for the Disney marathon and found out I was expecting baby #2 (fast forward after her I lost all and more of my baby weight and loved working out at home it was amazing) then baby #3 came yes I had learned to eat better, workout with 2 babies and one on the way at home and although gained 30 lbs it was healthy and came off quickly.  My thigh’s still thick and my arms still strong and a belly that had 3 babies in 4 years needed some extra work…hello Insanity I know I've shared this before BUT I want to make known that I was a gym rat, I was that girl that loved the workout but I was getting the same results for years I was maintaining until... Insanity changed my body, I found legs that I never thought possible I found abs that everyone said would be gone forever and I found ME someone that although selfish sounding fell in love with my body the body that was no longer 16 but one that was in her 30’s and proudly carried 3 babies and I found energy, happiness and my marriage is amazing. Why wouldn't
I want to share what I found with you maybe you are the one stuck in a rut, in the same routine wondering “is this really worth it” “Am I ever going to feel more like the person inside” “will I ever gain my confidence back” the answer is yes, yes and yes! You can BUT you have to try new things jump out the normal and try new things a new class, a new routine, hire a trainer, ask me I have so many workouts I do know all from my home I know what works and I know how to get the results to transform your body and your life it’s amazing that I get so excited to share it with you.

You want change, a transformation, a healthy heart and a body to match, we all OK most of us want that, but not sure how to go about getting all those things at once.

I want to help you today I have online accountability groups, I offer one -on-one support via text and emails I offer  me a buddy to help you everyday someone that understands being busy, lack of sleep and the desire to be healthy.

Message me today or click be my coach and we will get you started on your real transformation. Because you’re worth it!  

Joyforfitness – Glorifying  God through Faith, Family, Fitness and Food 

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