About Me

     

 I am a 42 year old mother to 1 daughter, Hayley who is 11.  I live in New Jersey and I am also a full time physical education teacher.  This means I am extremely busy with her activities as well as my own and fitting fitness and taking care of myself into my busy schedule used to seem impossible!!  I began my fitness journey just a short time ago.  On December 25, 2013 I saw a post on Facebook about a fitness challenge that included P90X3 and shakeology, which changed my life.   I was looking for a way to get back in shape and shed those unwanted pounds so I decided to use some of my Christmas money to purchase the program and Shakeology and join this challenge which would keep me accountable!

I contacted my now coach, Danielle,  signed up for a free beachbody account that made her my coach, ordered my challenge pack and took before pictures and my measurements.  I was so upset when I first looked at those pictures and measurements.  How did this happen?  Those pictures were definitely my motivation to get in shape!   Once I received the program I was ready to go!! (It is so much easier these days because you have immediate access to your program on demand but we didn't have that when I started!)  This was all so new to me but being in a group with other individuals who had similar goals really helped!  We all started the same day and would post our highs and lows.  This was a judgement free zone which helped me to feel so comfortable sharing my photos and goals with these strangers who became my friends and closest allies!!

After the first 30 days I couldn't believe how much better I felt. I followed the meal plan perfectly (and when 21 day fix was released imagine how much easier it was for me to figure out how much to eat with those amazing portion control containers!!)  I drank my shakeology daily and it helped decrease my cravings for sweets.  I couldn't believe how much better I felt from a shake!   Being a teacher and around all of those lovely germs all year long used to pay a huge toll on my wellness.  I would constantly have colds, sinus infections, and a few bouts of bronchitis.  Now, I am happy to say I have not been sick in 2 years!!!  I loved eating clean, finding new recipes to make and my newest love...meal planning and meal prep!! 

90 days later....I lost 15 pounds and 10 inches!!!  I couldn't even believe my eyes when I compared those before and after pictures which is why they are so important!!


Now, I get up at 4:00 am on weekdays to workout.  I know some of you are like 4:00 a.m???  Yes, I wake up that early because working out is important to me and this is where I am able to find the time to do it.  I leave for work at 6 a.m and 3 days a week I take my daughter to physical therapy after school for an hour and a half due to a knee injury and acl surgery.  In the evenings it is very important to me to have a family dinner and spend time with my family as well as helping my daughter with her homework.   Of course, life happens and sometimes I do work out in the late afternoon or early evening but to tell you the truth I love working out in the morning.  It start my day off right, gives me more energy, and to be honest it is a huge relief to me to know that I got my workout in and it is done for the day!!  I also eat 5-6 small meals a day with Shakeology being one of them.  I feel the best that I have ever felt in my life.  Since completing P90X3, I have also completed 21 day fix, 21 day fix extreme, Piyo, T25, Insanity Max:30, and have done some of Body Beast.  I am no starting a new journey with The Master's Hammer and Chisel and I can't wait to tell you all about it!!  Yes, I have had some issues with my weight over the last year due to some stress in my life but I have recommitted myself to my health and wellness and I am really excited to see what the future holds!!  

I have also became a Beachbody coach because I love the products, have had such amazing results, and I truly believe in the products and the company.  My mission is to help others achieve their health and fitness goals!  I want people to feel the same way that I do and have the same kind of support that I did to be successful.