I started a weight loss journey in January 2012 and my health took a SUDDEN and RAPID nose dive. Then, I was very ill in May and could've died from what was happening to my body. I had family pictures done (at our old home church) in September---the first family pictures since the twins were 3 months old, and they are nearly 6 now. I saw the pictures and, quite literally, wanted to vomit.
I decided I'd make a change and two months later asked Shawn for the money to join the Kokomo YMCA's Holiday Trimmings Club for 6 weeks. The program is designed to help you NOT gain the average 7 lbs that it seems everyone gains over the holidays and help you start on the road to a healthy you.
Well, it worked for me. Yes, I have been sick along the way. Yes, I have missed sessions. Yes, I hav been so very sore I didn't know if I could keep going. Yes, I fight my fatness. BUT, I am winning. I have beaten fibromyalgia symptoms and beaten psoriatic arthritis pain too. I have not had medication since January when I had a WICKED case of diverticulitis that totally was AWFUL. I missed a lot of workouts in January, but I got right back up and started in again once I was healthy.
I work out for two hours on Tuesday and Thursdays doing Aqua Zumba followed by Zumba in the gym. Then Zumba in the gym on Sunday. I try to not miss these at all. I LOVE ZUMBA!!!!!! ( #zumba #zumbawhippedandlovingit ) And then I try to hit the treadmill as often as I can and actually completed a 5k in 30 minutes and I don't run in the traditional sense. I love to walk.
Oddly, and much to my surprise, my body is craving my workouts and I find that remarkable :)
So, without further adieu .....the proof is right here :)
*****disclaimer....this is not for accolades, it is my hope to inspire ONE person to change******
"I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name." Isaiah 45:2-3 (NIV)
4 comments:
You go girl! So proud of you! I know it has been a hard journey. You look great!
Congratulations! I know weight loss is not easy. I've heard a lot about Zumba but never tried it. Glad you've found something that works!
go girl go!!! I'm on a similar path. I want to be an after picture!
OMG - that's great. COngrats. You seem to be doing great and on an uphill battle. U R an inspiration to your family I am sure. I started a crossfit program which i highly recommend. I'm in CT so you'd have to google it for your area.) Not only good workouts but an UNREAL community like no other to support your goals!
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