My WHY

I have been at the P90X Beachbody Challenge for two weeks now.  While the scale hasn't budged an ounce, I am seeing real results.  I have lost three inches overall: one inch in my hips, one inch in my waist and a half inch in each thigh.  Pants that were snug two weeks ago are now comfortable.  And even though I've been down with a cold for a few days, I am feeling great!

Seeing results is awesome; seeing results fuels motivation.  But, results isn't the only thing that keeps me motivated to get up at 4:30 a.m., push my workouts to the limit, and eat a relatively healthy diet.  Inspiration keeps me motivated.  I want to inspire those around me to live the healthiest life they can.  It's not about losing weight; it's about getting active, reducing the risk of disease, eliminate the need for prescription drugs, staying mobile, pain-free and full of energy.

I've heard people say, "I don't want to live to be 100.  There's no quality of life at that age."  The truth is, you don't have to be 100 to lack quality of life.  You can be 50, 40, even 30.  So many people are sedentary and eat diets high in fat, sodium and sugar.  They have preventable health issues, weight problems, pain, fatigue, all of which could be reversed with an improved diet and exercise.  It's never too late to change the way you live.  The benefits are endless!

I do want to live to be 100,  and I plan on it.  I plan to still be running - or at least walking!  I want to see my children grow up and their children grow up.  I want to share my love for the outdoors with them: running, hiking, camping and kayaking.  I want to be free of major prescription medication and free from major disease.  At 34, I'm taking charge and planning for a healthy and exciting future.  If I inspire one person to join me on this journey, I will feel successful.

If you are ready to take control of your health, or want to inspire others through your own journey, contact me for more information. 

Day 1 - P90X Challenge

Today begins the Beachbody Spring Into Action Challenge Group.  I have made the commitment to follow the P90X fitness program, drink Shakeology every day, and check-in with - and be accountable to - all of the other men and women participating in the challenge. 

 

My goals are simple: to lose weight, lose inches, become an overall healthy person, and develop a lifestyle that I can stay true to even after the challenge is over.  I have been a yo-yo dieter for years, and I'm passionate about making this the last time.

 

Over the next 90 days, I promise to post updates to my progress.  I will be accountable to you, my readers.  With that, here are my before photos and measurements.   I am not ashamed to share them, because they will only get better.  This is the last time you will see me at 155 pounds, with a 35.5 inch waist, 38.5 inch hips and chest, 22.5 inch thighs and 12 - 13 inch arms.

 

I am excited to take this jouney, and I hope that my transformation will be inspiration to someone else.  If you would like more information about Beachbody Challenge Groups, please feel free to contact me.  Let's achieve greater health and fitness together!