College came and I wanted to break out of that "big girl shell" but the freshman 15 doesn't even begin to describe how I let my body go. After coming home after my freshman year of college I knew changes needed to be made.
With a gym in my dorm, and healthy options to pick from in the dining hall (or not going to the dining hall at all), I managed to lose 40 pounds--and keep it off for the rest of my college years. After college was a different story. Moving in with a significant other will add pounds to your hips. Although I was still working out pretty consistently, I was eating and drinking a lot more. I always said I was never going to be one of those girls who got into a relationship and let myself go. I was that girl and, for years, I was in denial because he loved me no matter what.
But I didn't love me, and I would go through phases of weight loss and weight gain especially in the winter. This winter was by far the worst for me. I had gotten down to the thinnest I have ever been for my wedding this past August. But I became that thin by working out 3 times a day and doing a juice cleanse every other week. Sure I looked good, and I had the body I wanted, but it was something that I was never going to maintain.
When the wedding ended, and I didn't have a dress to fit into, I started to eat more, workout less and the pounds started to come back on. All the weight that I had worked so hard to lose came right back, faster than I thought possible. I hated my body, and I hated myself for letting it get that way. Juice cleanses weren't helping, I was working out a ton and not seeing any results. I needed something else; I knew there had to be a better way.
Shakeology had been something that I heard about through a friend of mine, but I didn't know anyone who had actually used it. Then someone told me about the 21 Day Fix, and I actually thought they were crazy. But after seeing all the infomercials and doing some of my own research, I thought, "why not I had tried everything else?"
So, after going back and forth I finally decided to take the leap. It was the best decision I ever made for me. Not only did the program help me to lose weight, but it also gave me a whole new outlook on health and fitness. Working out for 30 minutes was enough and eating every 2 1/2-3 hours kept me full and energized. I felt great when I started, and, 3 months later, I feel even better--and I have even helped others reach their goals since I have become a beachbody coach. My journey is not over yet, but I am happier than I have ever been!
If you want more information on how to get your transformation started leave your email below, or contact me at galykat@gmail.com!
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