Success Story| Lori W.

I want to feature more transformation stories on my blog. I know for me personally, seeing transformations (of any kind: beauty, houses, projects, bodies!) really inspires me. Some of these transformations will be official Beachbody Challenge transformations, some will be fellow coaches,and some of my personally coached clients! 

Today I'm sharing a transformation from the Team Beachbody website. 

Meet Lori W.! She participated in The Beachbody Challenge and won the $500 Daily Prize for December 31st!

Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?
I’m just the average 40 something stay-at-home mom. You know the one. The one that in her 20’s could eat anything she wanted, never workout and still be skinny as a twig!?! Well, that all changed with children and age. I was so busy taking care of everyone else that I forgot to take care of me. With the additional years came the additional pounds. I became depressed and ready to accept that this was me. I would just be heavy like my mother and grandmother before me.

What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?
Well, then there were a few light bulb moments and some new fit & healthy friends. Now, I have decided not to accept the “heavy” me who is depressed and tired all the time. I am going to quit making excuses about my genetics or hormones or lack of time or whatever. I am going to start living what I preach to my kids every day. I can be whoever I want to be and I can do anything I want to do.

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?
My greatest challenge was ME…my mental state…the negative self-talk. I was depressed and had nearly given up. I had to overcome the idea that I couldn’t do this. I had to believe in myself again.

What in particular did you like about the program you chose?
I completed 2 rounds of 21 Day Fix followed by P90X3 and a round of PiYo. The meal plan made it very simple for me to stay on track with my eating throughout the day. The workouts were not overwhelming. I didn’t dread it or count the minutes.

Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?
The funny thing is, when I look at my before and after photos what I notice most is my face. I think it says so much. In the before photo I see the puffy face and double chin but I also see sadness, depression and frustration with myself and current body & lifestyle. I just look tired. In the after photo I can actually see my cheekbones again. But, I also see the light back in my eyes. I can see that I feel strong and have energy. I see excitement for the future!

How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?
I have become a Beachbody Coach in hopes of inspiring my friends and family to life a healthier life. I want them all to feel as amazing and hopeful as I do.

Its a ripple effect! 

XO: Coach Sarah

Fresh|Start 15

Fresh|Start

 

That's what I think of when I think of the New Year. I'm over the setting resolutions thing because I'm usually setting goals for myself throughout the year. I'm always growing which ultimately means failing but learning from those moments. My focus is different as circumstances, seasons, and hurdles arise.

 

So that's what I'm presenting you do as well! Just call it a fresh start. Whatever that means for you. Whether that means getting back to what you were doing workout and nutrition wise, whether that means making baby steps towards new changes, or whether that means truly starting fresh and creating some new habits!

 

As for what I do, I'll be running a Fresh Start challenge group starting January 5th. Yes, the typical Monday! This will be a 30 day challenge. We will be working on finding an at home fitness program (Beachbody program) that works for you, your goals and your lifestyle as well as a nutrition plan. The workout programs come with nutrition guides so we will focus on meal planning, prepping, tips and recipes in the group. I will have a lot of focus on nutrition as that is where I have found I personally struggle with as well as everyone else! You will also replace one meal a day with Shakeology- my go to meal replacement shake that delivers all of the nutrition I need to keep my body running the way it needs to. Its 100% natural, no soy, no artificial sweeteners and no chemicals. If you follow me on FB or IG you have heard me talk about this.

ShakeO Baby

But listen...if you dig the gym, have a workout you love to do, or are a runner...you can still join the accountability group! If you need a little something like a refresh or help with nutrition its cool. I can still help you!

 

Aside from nutrition, the biggest aspect of finding success with your goals is surrounding yourself with like minded people! These challenge groups provide that! Here is what one of my challengers, Brionna, has to say about her experience:

" I actually ended up with a total weight Loss of 12 lbs!!! I haven't done a final measurement for inches. But I will and send you the results. I know I was quiet for December but it's just bc I had a lot going on. I continued with my workouts and diet the best I could. And I feel like I was successful. I feel good about myself and my ability to follow through with things that are important to me. As moms and women we tend to put everyone else's needs in front of our own and sometimes end up suffering bc of it. And some days I had to fight for "my" time. I was so tired of being where I was physically. Even though I was already working out I would go through phases where I would stop and start. The fix and YOU gave me the motivation and structure I needed to kick start my weight loss again. I also realized that it is hard to lose weight and eat right and it does take a lot of self control. ---And some days that self control went out the window!!!! Then I'd feel bad bc of what I'd eaten but I keep trudging along and got back on track and sure enough the scale still went down and I could still see changes. I'm definitely prepared to continue on this journey. I've learned that there is no overnight fix. Believe me I've looked! It has been a little over 6 weeks and I lost 12 pounds which I equated to about 2 lbs a week, which I read was average. I finally got rid of the idea that I could lose 40lbs in 2 months bc it's just not realistic for me. The only way for me to get where I want to be physically is to work. Mentally and physically. Exercise and eating right. And I know I will get there. I will not be looking cray when summer comes this year. I already feel great about the New Year bc I've had small success and am already in progress to one of the most popular New Year's Resolutions!!! I feel good after I work out and am eating right. The Shakeology helps a lot as well, with the cravings and to not have to worry about an extra meal. One more positive thing is that when I'm craving something bad and finally have it, it's not as good as I expected, so I'm being smarter about those cheat meal and sneak bites. Thank you so much Sarah, for your encouragement and support and ladies of the fix you too!!! I do believe had I not had the group to report to, things could've been different."

 

I can totally relate to her and I'm sure you can as well! This is a lifestyle change. This is something you have to work for. This isn't something that will happen overnight. But I do have a formula that is fool proof. You have lots of options, so many different routes you can take and below is just one!

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Enter the 21 Day Fix

I'm asking you to give me 21 days.

 

This method is fool proof. If you:

follow the meal plan

follow the workout schedule

and check into the support group

 

You. Will. See. Results. No doubt.

 
Simplified nutrition. Variety of workouts with a modifier if needed. Shakeology to help your body run the way it should. Closed Facebook group to support you along the way.
 

If you don't start to see the results you are looking for you can return the program and hit up the gym for their New Year promo.

 

Who is excited for what's to come?! WE ARE!!!

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