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I started using Turbo Jam and my life has never been the same! At first it was very difficult to make it through a whole workout, I have a bad back and knee problems, but Turbo Jam was so fun I could not give up. I have also had the unique experience of being able to participate in Chalean Extreme at my gym where Chalene teaches. I started changing the way I eat and view food. I learned what healthy carbs are, I eat more fruits and vegetables and protein and I gave up bad carbs--no more white flour bread, cookies, cake, etc...I began using the meal replacement shakes, which are so awesome! I used the Turbo Jam 10 day Quickstart diet to change the way I eat and learned how make healthier choices. I eat 6 meals a day instead of starving most of the day and then overeating. I began taking the Activit vitamins and the Slimming Formula and the Joint Support for my knees. The more I worked out the stronger and more coordinated I became. I also was able to face the emotional reasons I was overeating. I have been in a Christian 12 step recovery program for 16 years and have faced pain from childhood sexual and physical abuse, including the murder of my mother when I was 19 years old. I used food to deal with all those feelings and was very adept at stuffing them! I use the analogy of carrying a backpack all my life that I used to stuff all my negative emotions into and a few empty ice cream cartons and candy wrappers along the way. The weight of carrying that backpack finally became more than I could bear, and the pain was greater than the fear of facing what was in my backpack. As I have been losing weight this time, the support of my coach and other Beachbody members has helped me stay strong and focused and realize that my self worth does not come from what I weigh...but I do want to be healthy. I could not have done this without my Beachbody Coach, Brenda. She works out with me, encourages me, and never gives up on me. My husband is so proud of me and our marriage has improved since I began getting healthier physically. I still have a lot more weight to lose to reach my goal, but I know that I can do it and by having WOWY to log on to everyday to hold me accountable and give me encouragement, I know that I will reach my goal weight by the finale in March. More important than any money is the life change I have made in my head and my heart. I will never go back to the overweight, fearful woman I used to be. I am so thankful for this opportunity and eternally grateful to God, to Chalene Johnson and everyone at Team Beachbody!