My story is like that of many other women who have struggled with weight and body image issues.
LET ME SHARE MY LIFE WITH YOU.
From the age of 15, I struggled with my weight. A struggle I CREATED!! At 5 foot 3 inches and a healthy 110 pounds, I decided I needed to lose a few pounds. I'm not sure why I felt I needed to lose weight, perhaps it was my body changing and becoming more of a womans. First it was a 5 pound loss that I quickly gained back. THE DIETING CYCLE BEGAN! Within a year of starting my first diet I had gained 15 pounds. For the next 15 years I travelled on the YO-YO weight train! I continued to gain and lose the same 30 pounds over and over again. I tried every crazy fad diet possible. As far as working out was concerned, I would start something but never follow through. I also would try any weird fitness gadget that promised quick results!
When I became pregnant with my first son, things changed. I focused on eating healthy to nourish my growing baby inside me. After the birth of my son I changed my way of thinking. Instead of trying to lose weight I focused on getting healthy. I started a walking program which was something that was easy to do. I also ate a balanced diet but allowed myself to still eat food I enjoyed. Guess what??? I no longer had trouble controlling my weight. I continued to work-out and keep a fairly healthy lifestyle. When I became pregnant with my second son I seemed to have more energy and an easier pregnancy. Within months of his birth I was back to my prepregnancy weight. I no longer struggled with my weight but felt I wasn't making the desired changes in my body shape.
For my thirtieth birthday, I gave myself the best present...I HIRED A PERSONAL TRAINER. With her knowledge and motivation I made unbelievable changes! I continued with my fitness program and soon found out I was expecting my third! I worked out up until delivery, making modifications to my training near the end of my pregnancy. After the birth of my third son my body was in better physical shape than before I had any children! I became so passionate about health and fitness that I decided to make a career change.
I became a certified personal trainer and began my business, FRAMEWORKS FITNESS. I am always setting new and exciting goals for myself, something I try to instill in my clients. Anything is possible if you set your mind to it. When I first began my journey into fitness I could barely run a mile. I can't tell you the feeling of accomplishment I felt when I crossed the finish line of my first marathon!
This past year I set a new goal to enter into the world of fitness competition. I worked very hard following a strict training program. At the age of 46, I entered a regional fitness competition and placed first in the masters fitness model category. I went on to compete in the Nationals and placed fourth in my category and am now a WNSO PRO masters fitness model. I have not only changed my life for the better but I have also helped many people embrace a healthy lifestyle for the past 10 years. I want to share my knowledge and enthusiasm to help guide YOU on your fitness journey and find the joy and empowerment of permanent change.
My purpose for sharing my life and pictures with you is to inspire you to change. We all know creating a healthy body is achieved through a balance of good nutrition, exercise, wise choices and consistency. I know first hand how hard it is to feel out of control. As a trainer, I will give you all the guidance, encouragement and support you need to make positive changes for a lifetime.
Here are a few pictures of me through the years. I remember posing for each of these. They were taken when I was "dieting". The only pictures I kept of myself from years ago, are those that I didn't feel too fat in! I don't have too many of me at my highest weight...those would have been torn up and tossed!
Years later, at the age of 35 I am at a healthy weight. I have embraced fitness and am a positive role model for my three boys!
The boys and I are going to pose for an updated picture as soon as I get them all at home at the same time! I'm very proud of their desire to live a fit and healthy life! Finally grabbed them for a picture...not an easy task!
I remember when I couldn't even run a mile...What an amazing feeling when I ran my first half marathon!
Anything is possible if you want it enough!
Training for my first marathon was challenging. I had a wonderful running partner, my friend Josette. We ran together and encouraged each other until the bitter end! My family was waiting for me at the finish line...in fact that is my son giving me a high five!
I can't believe I am a "feature fitness model" on many fitness sites! All are listed on my links page! I hope it helps inspire women who think they can can't make positive change.
Shapefit website feature Model
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