I have always struggled with my weight, even before I was
diagnosed with hypothyroidism and then PCOS.
I would workout, lose weight, get comfortable, and then gain it all
back. It was a vicious cycle for me that
I just couldn’t get a hold of.
In 2009, I started running daily in order to train for the
Gate River Run, a 15k race in Jacksonville, FL.
I lost 20 pounds while training, and I felt better than I had in
years! I bought all new clothes – mostly
size 8’s – and threw away the size 12’s and 14’s that were hanging in my
closet. I vowed that I would never wear
those sizes again. However, the weight
began creeping back on towards the end of 2009.
I couldn’t figure it out. I hadn’t
changed my eating habits, I was still running as much as I could, and I worked
as a waitress so I was constantly on the move.
It didn’t make any sense.
In 2010, I was diagnosed with PCOS. My doctor put me on Metformin and sent me on
my way. Nothing changed. I was still struggling to lose weight. I exercised, ate right and still, nothing. It wasn’t until September of 2012 that I
decided to take my health into my own hands.
I got off Metformin and began eating a gluten-free diet. I dropped 12 pounds. It didn’t hurt to exercise anymore!
Just this past February, I decided to take my health and
fitness one step further by joining Beachbody as an Independent Coach and
participating in a Beachbody Challenge Group.
I began drinking Shakeology every day and working out with P90X. I lost another 8 pounds, putting me at a
total of 20 pounds lost since September!
I still have 10 more pounds to go to reach my goal of 138, but I am
confident that I am well on my way! I
have taken my health into my own hands and have successfully managed my disease
and my weight. I have made a lifestyle
change. I will not wear those sizes
again!
So, what is the milestone that I reached today? I went shopping in my bin of 8’s and 10’s and
medium shirts this morning. My favorite
shirt from Express finally fits! The
size 10’s I put on with it? They are
almost too big! I have not been able to
wear these items since 2009. This is a
huge accomplishment for me, and my motivation to stay on track! Hard work does pay off, it just takes a
little dedication and commitment to see results.
