Sixty-six Pounds Lost in One Year!

One year ago, I decided to make a lifestyle change. I have “dieted” and done just about every weight loss “fad“ out there, but thanks to Shayla, who introduced me to Beachbody - it has changed my life!

365 days of hard work, tears, sweat, frustration, excitement, learning, perseverance, confidence, disappointment, pride, mindset, expectance, plateaus, joy, and all the adjectives you can imagine used to describe the ups and downs.

I’ve proudly lost 66 pounds and 31.75 inches in 365 days, and am down 4 pants sizes and down 3 shirt sizes! I’ve also lost negative self-talk, self-sabotage, several excuses, and self-doubt, and have learned to love myself-truly. To be gentle and kind to me. To appreciate and celebrate the non-scale victories because those are gains and goals too! To celebrate life and realize that eating a piece of birthday cake at a family party or an extra cookie after dinner doesn’t mean I ruined everything. This is my life and I have learned how to create (and live) a healthier lifestyle.

Shayla, thank you for being my coach. The accountability groups, virtual gym space, wellness community, and introduction to the best fitness/nutrition platform have changed my life. You have inspired, encouraged, and supported me beyond words. I can now say I look forward to what lies ahead in life; conquering my next goal and helping others see they can do it too!