Beachbody Saved Me!

FINALLY!!! Finally, I found something that believes in me as much as I believe in it….BEACHBODY!!  For many years I was in love with beer, because I felt it was the only thing that loved me back.  Beer was most definitely my drug of choice, but that wasn't the extent by any means.  See for a long time I didn't feel like I was loved.  I never seemed sufficient enough in my mom’s eyes and my dad was always working and never had time to hang out.  When I drank a warm cozy feeling overcame me, something I'd never experienced before, like a big embracing hug I'd never gotten.  Once I started I didn’t want to quit because I didn’t want to lose that feeling.

Throughout the years, the more I tried to get people to love and accept me, the more I felt rejected.  I’ve dealt with a man telling me he didn’t want anything to do with our child, abusive relationships, being ARRESTED on numerous occasions, and even going to REHAB!  I finally was ready to give up.  Why should I care if I live to see another day if no one else did?  I LOST EVERYTHING I worked so hard for because of my addiction.  How could something that made me feel so loved at one time do this to me?  How did I get to this place?  I felt as if everyone was judging me and pointing fingers at me instead of helping me get better.  No one cared WHY I was at this place in my life, they just considered me a dead beat, no good for nothing waste of space.

Since no one else was going to help me I HAD to help myself.  There’s many times I should’ve died, but GOD said nope I’m not done with you, in fact I’m just getting started with you.  I had no idea what was about to happen when I packed up and moved to FLORIDA again, but I knew I HAD to make a better life for my daughter and I.  Shortly after I moved down, I was searching for something I could get involved with that’s healthy for me.  I had no idea what, because I completely lost myself.  I didn’t even know what I liked to do anymore.  I PRAYED and PRAYED for God to lead me in the right direction. AND HE DID!!!

I found my BEACHBODY coach online.  I had no idea what all this was about or what I was about to get myself into, but I knew that it HAD to be better than my old life.  He invited me to 813FitClub located in Tampa, FL.  Here is where I fell in love with BEACHBODY and all it has to offer.  We do a different BEACHBODY program every week and I haven’t missed one week since I started going in July!  Not only do I absolutely love the workouts and SHAKEOLOGY, but for me it’s the family that I’ve grown to love so much!  For the first time in my life, I feel ACCEPTED and LOVED! It’s the MOST AMAZING feeling in the world to feel 100% unjudged.  My journey isn’t as much physical for me as it is internal. The person I’ve become and still am becoming on a daily basis is truly a blessing from God.  He lead me to my BEACHBODY family to save me.  I am a firm believer now in surrounding yourself with the right group of people that want nothing but the best for you!  If you are looking for that please do yourself a favor and at least give BEACHBODY a chance.  I would be honored to introduce you to my FAMILY and help you thru the hard times this world can bring us!  Just know there is HOPE…. If I can do it SO CAN YOU!! J

 

My FIRST Elite Obstacle Course Race: Battlefrog Miami 11.21.15

As I walked up to the start line in Miami my nerves were kicked up a notch!  In the weeks prior to this day I trained super hard with P90X3, just one of the many AMAZING Beachbody programs!  I knew my body was in the best possible shape I could get it ( I've only been working out since August 2015).  Once all the ladies lined up on the start line, a deep voiced man opened his mouth with nothing but encouragement and motivation to prepare us all for the journey ahead.  As he is speaking, I close my eyes and let his words pierce deep in my soul and allow my 'WHY' to be framed in my vision. His count down was in slow motion for me and we were off!  As a recently quit smoker, I know running is most definitely one of my biggest weaknesses but that didn't stop me from giving my ALL.  I successfully completed the swims, climbing the walls and the rope climbs.  Once I reached the MONKEY BARS, my heart started beating super fast.  Even though I've practiced them over and over and over,  I'm terrified of the DEAD GUM monkey bars! My first try I make it all the way to the middle and freak myself out ( it doesn't help at all the dead gum bars are rotating every time I grab them) I FALL TO THE GROUND!!! I dusted myself off, sat there for a few minutes, regained my confidence and got back up there!  This time I didn't stop!! Made it thru!! WHEW!!! Smiling big, I continued on thru a few more obstacles that are fairly easy for me!  Then here comes that TIP OF THE SPEAR...( I tried this one at the Battlefrog Atlanta two weeks prior and couldn't complete it without help from my Coach ) But I took a deep breath, closed my eyes for a moment, and framed my 'WHY' in my vision. Next thing I know I'm ringing the bell at the end.  I DID IT!! I DID IT!! I was so dead gum happy!! I don't really remember the next couple of obstacles because I was still in shock I completed now TWO obstacles I was scared of!  BUT then I'm standing face to face with the Platinum Rig... (I personally witnessed some of the most amazing athletes get stuck at this one) so of course me being a ROOKIE, immediately got super nervous!  I could now hear that deep voiced man again giving other racers that same motivating speak and it gave me the fuel I needed to try my best.  BUT after several attempts and a couple hours later, my arms wouldn't cooperate anymore!  I gave that thang my all and made it 3/4 of the way thru.  I was getting so upset with myself but, now looking back, I ran further that day than ever before.. I successfully completed two obstacles I was terrified of... and FINALLY crossed that finish line. No I didn't place, but in my mind I was a winner that day because I performed to the BEST of my ability..  Thanks to Beachbody HYDRATE I stayed well hydrated throughout the day and oh my goodness if it wasn't for the Beachbody RECOVERY afterwards, I probably would still be hurting today.  Battlefrog is a MUST for anyone wanting to push themselves to their limit!!

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