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Beating the odds!

Hello everyone! My name is Jax and I started out at 256 pounds! I'm down to 169.5 lbs. and I want to share my weight loss journey with you! Bear with me, I'm a "Mathematics" girl not a writer so not sure how well this will turn out. =)

It's very emotional for me to talk about what I have been through and I'm sure if you have struggled with your

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Beating the odds!

Hello everyone! My name is Jax and I started out at 256 pounds! I'm down to 169.5 lbs. and I want to share my weight loss journey with you! Bear with me, I'm a "Mathematics" girl not a writer so not sure how well this will turn out. =)

It's very emotional for me to talk about what I have been through and I'm sure if you have struggled with your weight like I have, you'll understand what I mean. I have recently discovered what an amazingly therapeutic relief it is to share my experiences and face the horrific reality of what WAS my life prior to using the Beachbody products. If my story relates to and/or helps anyone find their way to a healthier life, it will be completely worth bearing my soul to you now!! =)

I have been through...get ready for this...a stroke at the age of 28, back surgery, 2 neck surgeries, esophagus surgery, a tumor on my left ovary the size of 2 grapefruits, (had to have full hysterectomy and then the lovely menopause followed), and another surgery I don't care to discuss in a public forum. I was so overweight that I was borderline diabetic and my cholesterol was through the roof! I was SEVERELY depressed because of all the pain I was in and I lost my fiance because he couldn't handle my health issues. He left me when I needed him the most. Needless to say, I spiraled into darkness and lost the will to live. With the lack of mobility from all the pain and eating because of all the depression, I kept getting bigger and BIGGER. I needed a way out.

I started on a program which consisted of 5 of "their" meals and one "real" meal. I lost 87 pounds really fast and was down to 169! However, losing the weight so quickly DESTROYED my gallbladder and I had to have it removed! My liver enzymes were through the roof! Translation...I was toxic! Also, losing the weight so fast left me with loose skin and no muscle tone. They didn't recommend exercise for the first 2 weeks because it was such a low calorie diet. I then had to have another neck surgery and the darkness and despair started to creep back in again.

I was in constant pain physically and mentally and therefore couldn't do much. The immobility and being on such a low calorie diet ruined my metabolism. As soon as I started eating "real" food again, I gained the weight back just as quickly as I lost it. I was scared to death and started purging 3 to 4 times a day. I was desperate! This went on for over 3 years and I still ended back up to 200 pounds! I could barely function.

One night I caught a very popular show about weight loss and was truly impressed what these people had accomplished. I also saw that one of the local gyms supported the show and was having a deal on memberships. I signed up!

One of the classes offered at the gym is "Turbo Kick". This high intensity, extremely fun and motivating class keeps me coming back for more! I may have to modify some of the moves, but I AM MOVING AGAIN!! I'm hooked! I LOVE IT! I had to find out more and that lead me to the Beachbody products!

I discovered Shakeology through my friend Tom who highly recommended it. Now, with the combination of Shakeology and the workouts, Turbo Jam, Chalean Extreme and a healthy diet, I'm back down to 169.5 pounds!! I'm doing it the RIGHT way!! I feel better than I have in 20 years!! I no longer feel the urge to purge!! =)

THE REST OF MY JOURNEY:

I only have 13.5 more pounds to lose to hit my 100 pound mark!! That's just my first goal! My second goal is to lose 20 more after that!! I would LOVE for you to be here for when my transformation is complete!

The title of my story is "Beating All Odds" because I could have stayed in that dark place and never resurfaced. I REFUSED to let my depression and defeats destroy what little ambition and self-worth I had left. The power of the mind will take you anywhere you want to go!!! You just have to believe in yourself and want it bad enough! You are worth it!!

If my story or anything I have written has effected you in anyway, please don't hesitate to contact me! I would LOVE to help you get healthy or at least point you in the right direction! Use my experience of "been there, done that" help you succeed today!! Don't wait any longer!! =)

Please be well...
Jacqueline (Jax)

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