Getting Healthy = Happier Life

For years I have struggled with self image and weight. I’ve gone back and forth, up and down. Food can have a hold on a person and it’s terrifying how much power it tends to have in moments of strength, let alone weakness. We use it as a means of coping, celebrating, decompressing, and just passing the time away . For me, it has become a confidant of sorts that is essentially just a sneaky bastard out to destroy me. I’ve used it as a way to passively rebel against those who wanted to help me the most. Sounds silly, doesn’t it? But, the goal here is to be transparent and for people to know they’re not alone in their battles.

Months ago something finally clicked and I’d been seeing a photographer post about her local gym and personal trainer mixed with a new found confidence she was finding in herself. I wanted that in my life. I was fed up with sitting on the sidelines and being the self labeled fat friend in my friend groups. I’ve said before that I know I was made for more than I all too often settle for. So I reached out to Fit Life for a free session. What did I have to lose? This is usually the craziest time of the year for me at work so between that and not wanting to commit (I’m 34 and single, OF COURSE I HAVE COMMITMENT ISSUES!!!) I met with Gage and knew this was something I wanted to try. Next thing I knew, I signed up and paid for 10 personal training sessions. My first session he showed me basics of stretches, foam rolling, and general overviews. Who knew just foam rolling would make you sore?! From there, he has walked me through workouts to make sure my form is correct and he’s also held me accountable when I have over done it (pride for a former athlete never dies) and has pushed me when I needed it.

Mixed with working out, I signed up for a meal prep service called Fit+ Meals because abs are made in the kitchen and I’m tired of having just one ab. This program essentially does allllll the meal prep you’re wanting/needing for the week and has a wide variety to choose from. Plus, the cost has been incredible. Umm yes, please. During the time of year when I’m most likely to binge eat or pick at my face, I survived Open Enrollment and didn’t do either of those things! While to some it may not seem crucial but this is a BIG DEAL to me! Sure, I’m in bed by 8 most nights and awake by 4:30 most mornings but it’s been worth it. I’ve been making time for me and that’s something I hadn’t done in a long time. Quite frankly I feel better than I have in years and I’m saving time in my life because I’m not having to prep meals for the week or make decisions on the fly. There are meals when I’m not counting macros but I’m also more aware of not overindulging.

I’m two and a half months in and have lost AT LEAST 6 inches (that was from the first month). Clothes are getting more and more loose fitting and I’m about to buy my first belt in years. While it’s common for people to look in the mirror at the gym to watch their form and such, I just don’t enjoy it. However, this morning I did it in one of my rounds and really was liking what I saw. A woman becoming more confident in who she is and the way she’s taking control of her choices to make a better life for herself and for her future. I’m here to change the world by encouraging others and can’t do that effectively when I’m not actually living my best life, right?

What’s worked for me might not be the flow you need but it never hurts to check it out. If you’ve been on the fence about getting plugged into a gym or fitness program, now is the best time because the holidays are fast approaching. Seeing results has been the key to keep me motivated and I don’t want to change it or lose momentum! Why wait until January to do what you’re wanting to do for yourself or your family now? Gage is doing a Black Friday Special offering FIVE FREE training sessions to new members who sign up. Y’all, FIVE! That’s insane and WORTH IT. Go to https://fitlifetrainingchatt.com/ to reach out to him and talk about your goals and he will help design a program that will help you reach those.

As for the food choices, those go hand in hand with the fitness. Go to https://www.fitplusmeals.com/ and you can even use the promo code: fitlife to save some $$ on it actually. They are so great to work with and this week I’m even doing a different program where they designed my meals to fit my macros. I’m pretty stoked about it.

In closing, yes, I’m all about offering free publicity to these guys because they’ve had a huge impact in positive changes in my life but what’s really great is all this hard work and determination had to come from the choice within. I’ve found a community of really great people from both of the links listed and even from that, God has opened doors to pray over some people along the way. Here’s to the next few months and seeing progress while encouraging others. but also to challenging each of you to find your “why” and pushing you to go for it!