How I Found a Sustainable Fitness Lifestyle

Three years ago, I felt LOST.  I had been a bikini and figure competitor for 2 years and when I realized that I could not sustain that lifestyle, I dabbled in all different fitness programs.  My diet was all over the place with a promise to myself every Monday that I would "get back on the wagon".

Have you ever felt lost?  

I was contacted by a friend who was starting a program called "The 21 Day Fix".  I was intrigued and was ready to jump on board....  I thought "what the heck do I have to lose", thinking that if it did't work, I could just move on to the next "workout fad".

The program consisted of weight training, cardio, and a meal plan and it actually turned out to be FUN!  The best part of the program was the Facebook group. It was a group of us doing the same program, giving each other support and advice.

I finished on day 21 feeling like a ROCKSTAR.  It also happened to coincide with my very first real roller derby All-Star game.  I felt like a million bucks in my jersey that day, after losing a few pounds and lots of inches!

That program led me on a journey toward sustainable and maintainable fitness.  For three years, I have continued to use the many different workouts, the meal plans, and the support group to stay on track.  I think of my coach as my "fitness angel".  I am grateful to her every day for showing me this lifestyle.  I will never look back!