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For most of my life, I enjoyed athletics. I played
basketball, participated in marching band, and
even led my sorority's step team in college. But by
the time I approached my 40th birthday, my athletic
lifestyle was years behind me. With two children
and a busy career, I had found it impossible to stick
to a consistent work out plan. My life was work,
kids activities, eating whatever I could, whenever
I could and no consistent athletic activity. My body
suffered as a result. I was always tired, and
I had that pesky mommy pooch that was going
nowhere fast! Compared to many of my contemporaries
I seemed to be ok, but I knew I could be much better.

In order to get my body moving again while spending
time with my sons I took up tae kwon do, and loved it!
So much so, I entered a tournament and did quite
well. However, my lack of strength and endurance
really hurt my sparring performance. When I got
home that night I took a deep, honest look in the
mirror and determined I was nowhere near as
fit as I thought I was, or as I needed to be. At that
moment, I decided to make a change.

For months, I had watched the P90X infomercials
and thought, "this makes sense." However, for
months I allowed my sister to convince me that the program
looked too hard and I would give up on it, as I had
given up on gym memberships and other fitness
regimens in the past. But after coming to grips with
my out-of-control waist size, and realizing my need
to not only lose some weight, but ultimately, to get fit,
I knew this was the program for me. I understood
that only through cardio, weights and the concept
of muscle confusion, could I get the definition
I was looking for and the fitness level I craved. I
haven't looked back since.

For me, the biggest challenge, I thought, would be
the diet. I've had a sweet tooth since childhood,
and with a busy schedule, and not the best cooking
skills, I far too often I relied on fast food for myself
and my family. But I became an avid user of Thin
Kitchen clips. That along with the P90X diet guide
and the on-line meal planner, helped me to truly learn
how to plan and implement healthy meals that could
be prepared quickly and taste great. Today, I find
eating healthy to be quick, easy and delicious. And
I'm proud to say, I don't miss a thing from my former
life!
Today, I look and feel much younger than my 40 years.
I have the smallest waist I've had in nearly 20 years!
And this year, for the first time, I'll be hitting the beach
in a bikini instead of a one-piece suit! My endurance
is up. My strength has increased. But perhaps most
important, my new eating habits have transferred
to my children, who are now eating healthier than
they ever have. Most amazing...I'm only 60
days into the 90-day program! I can't wait to see
the end result.