I have only been a part of Beachbody for a few days now, and started the 21 day fix 2 days ago. I don't have a full story about what Beachbody has done in my life, but I have a vision for what I would like for it to do and I CAN tell you that it looks promising.
My story starts from when I was a little girl. My mom says that I used to wake up every morning religiously and do my mousercises! I used to do my mom's workout videos. I started playing softball in third grade and when I was older I also played basketball, and soccer. I played sports all the way through college. My college lacrosse team and I even won the NCAA Championship, the last game of my senior year. It was an amazing journey. I learned so much about exercise, getting shape and working hard. Playing sports all those years was amazing.
Then I graduated college and returned home. I felt lost and confused. Without my team I didn't know where to go, how to make friends or how to keep myself in shape without getting bored. For years I have struggled with being consistent, pushing myself out of my comfort zone, eating right and now that I have two kids making time for myself at all. I became a personal trainer a few years ago , and I loved it, but the hours didn't work well with being a mom. The money didn't add up to the time away from my kids. And then this summer as my son was entering into Kindergarten we decided that I would home school him.
I began to realize that one of my biggest callings in life was to raise my children. I realized as I started home schooling that this was meant to be for our family. I love it and so does my son. But we are struggling financially. So as much as we love it, there is pressure on my fiance to financially carry all the weight. It has caused a lot of strain for us. I have been presented with the opportunity to be a Beachbody coach three times! and I turned it down all three-out of fear-.
So here I was a week ago...out of breath from dealing with the kids (what?), not eating until 2 in the afternoon and eating frozen pizza at that (are you serious?),not making money and looking around at what we seriously need to move forward in life. Then it occurred to me, maybe I should try the 21 Day Fix. Something to get me back on track and keep my accountable. Then I thought maybe as I go through this process I should take this opportunity to also become a coach. I see this as my opportunity to use all of the skills God has given to me. I can raise my kids the way I have always dreamed of. I can stay home and home school and run a successful business. I can be in shape the way I have always dreamed of and I can help others the way I have always dreamed of. I don't have to be out of breath and broke. I can change that. I can be the positive change my family needs.
Today is day 3 and so far so good! I feel sore from the workouts, but I like it! I am getting used to eating right again...I have an awful sweet tooth...but I am winning! I feel better mentally just knowing I am doing the right things to take care of myself. And by taking care of myself I can take better care of my family. And no matter what I know this is a step in the right direction.
PS-Today I made my first sale!!!
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