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I used to be very athletic while growing up through competing in track and swimming. I was able to stay slim through my 20’s but found myself slowly gaining weight into my 30’s. I decided it was time to do something. I started the Beachbody Program in 2004 with Slim in 6 and had great results, I lost 15 lbs Unfortunately, I did not keep up my exercise program and found myself right back to where I was.

After joining my local Volunteer Fire Department, I started over again with the Slim in 6 Program in February 2006. I loved the results I achieved and wanted to continue improving. I decided to try Power 90, so my husband purchased the tapes for my birthday in March 2006. I continued to lose a little weight but I really noticed a difference in my strength and stamina. My body was beginning to lose inches and tone up. After completing the 90 day program, I continued with Power Half Hour while adding weight training and running into my workout schedule.

While my main goal was to increase my stamina and strength so I could pass the Fire Dept. Physical Fitness test, I lost 10 lbs and a total of 15 inches over all. Before I started with Beachbody, I could not even run a mile. Now I can run up to 5 miles. I could not even run that distance when I was in High School Track!

I changed my diet from fast and processed foods to fresh fruits, vegetables and lean meats by using the 1600 Calorie Balanced Slim Down Plan, took the supplements and have committed completely to the idea that I had to change my lifestyle. The biggest obstacle I had to overcome was smoking. Once I started working out I knew I had to quit. My way of quitting was to push play every day, I felt if I was going to get in shape, that included my lungs as well. I have much more confidence, feel much better about myself and can't wait to workout every day.

In October of 2006 I took the Fire Department Physical Fitness test and was the oldest and only female to complete the course! I was even able to finish faster than a few of the men. I could not have done this without the Beachbody Programs!

UPDATE Winter 2011:
In January of 2008 I was into my third round of P90X. I was really working hard but seeing no result and feeling low on energy and just couldn’t get into it. I had just seen the doctor back in December so I knew I was healthy and in good shape so I couldn’t figure it out. My husband stated I was pregnant. How crazy is that at age 44? Doctors had always told me I could never get pregnant because I did not ovulate correctly. My husband and I even went to a specialist and tried fertility treatments but gave up five years prior because of no results. Well, he was right! I truly believe I was able to get pregnant because I changed my lifestyle, diet and Beachbody was one of the reasons I was able to do this.

Now two years later I need to lose those last few pounds of “baby weight”. I was tired of not being able to fit back into my clothes and my son was no longer an excuse, it was time to get to work. I decided I would start with INSANITY! Yes, I must have been insane. It was hard and I was so out of shape, but I knew I could do it. I started back with a vengeance! I have lost a total of 20 lbs and am currently in my second round of INSANITY. I feel and look better and I fit back into my pre-baby jeans!!!