Beach Day

So today we finally got to go to the beach. This is the first time we have been all summer! Usually we are there at least once a week, but between Brian's vacation days, not having a car because the girls hid our keys, and the weather we haven't been there. It was so nice to final be able to play on the beach.

As I was sitting there early this morning watching ABC play I couldn't help but think back to last year at this time. A friend Kari and I were at our bible study together and I had mentioned how fat I felt in my bathing suit. I had even said to her I was embarrassed by the way I looked  in my bathing suit.

Did I do anything about it? No! I continued to eat unhealthy. I continued to eat whatever I wanted and when I wanted to. I'll never forget when my friend Jeanette asked me to join her in her new clean eating journey. I thought she was completely nuts. I did however contact her sister, Rachel, and get the information. I will never forget thinking "No meal replacement shake could ever be that good to spend that much money!" I also thought that Beachbody was just another company selling products on infomercials that really didn't work.

Then it was April of this year and I remember knowing I had to do something. My PCP was on me because of how overweight I was. He told me I needed to get to at least 150 lbs to be healthy. I remember thinking now what?

My friend Jeanette had become a Beachbody coach during that time and had an amazing transformation so I decided to go for it. What did I have to lose? A little money and if it worked I had much more to gain a healthy lifestyle.

Now I am a little over 13 weeks later and have lost over 25 pounds. I am 3 pounds from my goal weight of 144! I cannot believe I'm even saying that. It is hard for me to believe how far I have come. God is so good. I love how he brings the right people into our lives at the right time to help you through any situation.

Today I was on the beach and pretty proud of how I looked in my bathing suit. Yes my bathing suit is too big. Yes I need a new one. But unlike last year I looked good in it. I also was able to play with my kids the entire time we were there. I spent over an hour in the water with A and helped all three build a sand castle.

To any of you who are skeptical today I'd say give Beachbody a try. Shakeology is so worth it. Your health is worth it. I'd love to help find a program that is right for you and become your coach. Please contact me to start your fitness journey today. Have a blessed day.