My turning point began in January 2020.  Just before the whole COVID-19 lockdown.  I had dreams of where my life would be at this time and after a rough year or so of my husband being ill and taking care of him I was exhausted, lazy, and comforted by wine and food.  I did not recognize the woman I saw in the mirror. "Where had I gone?"  It was time for me to get uncomfortable and start making changes.  I first of all quit drinking any alcohol and started struggling through fitness classes at the YMCA.  I was still looking at the stranger in the wall mirror as I "flopped" around trying to keep up with the class. 

I learned really quickly the discipline I needed in order to commit to making myself healthier was to "Show Up!"  If I could just get there then I would have to commit to the class.  This consistency was the catalyst that helped me start to whittle away at my extra weight.  I was so uncomfortable in my body.  I couldn't breathe as easy as I once could. I couldn't squat down easily.  I couldn't cut my toe nails without being uncomfortable.  After quitting drinking and consistently showing up to classes 4 or 6 days per week I was down over 20lbs in 4 mos.  I felt good, but I still wasn't quite myself.  I just kept on plugging along.  I'll tell you my secret was "just to show up!"  I had a few times I showed up and sat in my car not feeling it.  Guess what? After plundering on my phone for a while, I drove AWAY! I disappointed myself, because I know I ONLY have ‘that” moment in my day to make a difference.  Once that day has passed so has my opportunity to make a difference in me, for me!  I didn't give up, instead I showed up again the next day and did the dang thing!  Consistency in showing up is key and requires mental discipline. 

If you ask me what got the strongest during my training I would say 100% my mental discipline.  It has given me power in knowing if I set my mind to something I can accomplish it.  The Me today would not say, "I can't."  I will figure out a way and work towards the end goal.  It may take time, pain, frustration, failure, but in the end I'll meet my goal and conquer the challenges that arise along the way. My biggest message I want to say is....it takes time to make a change and the first step to that change begins in your mind.  Challenge your mental strength! 

 Marc and I want to help others see the success they desire in their fitness and nutrition goals. Our goal is and always will be to help people live healthier lives. Don't use your age as an excuse. You only have so much time.  Once it has passed it's gone.  You can never get it back.  Your time is now!