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I have always been active. Whether is was working on the family farm,
running in college, playing with two active kids, or racing my bike as a Cat4,
I’ve always been on the go. Then ten years ago my goal of being one of the
top women bike racers in the state of Kansas came crashing down. A
ligament and tendon injury put me not only on the sidelines but totally
parked me on the bench. The doctors took me off of all heel striking
activities so even walking to stay in shape was out. I did not curtail my eating
like I did my physical activity so you can see where this story is going. New
job with lots of stress and hours, eating like the food lover I am and no
physical activity I started gaining weight and then gaining some more. Much
to my dismay I just started looking more and more like an overweight middle
aged mom instead of the athlete I pictured myself. To add insult to injury I
started having other health problems. My doctor said I was depressed; my
blood pressure was too high and I needed to be on medication. It was just a
depressing downward spiral that started a cycle of trying every fad diet or
diet pill I could find. It worked for a bit and then I would gain the weight
back with a bit more as a bonus which was even more depressing.

Then one late night I saw the Slim in 6 infomercial and was amazed by the
stories. I knew exercise and a healthy diet was the correct way to go and the
infomercial made common sense. Unbelievably I ordered a product from an
infomercial and anxiously waited for it to arrive. When it did arrive, I had
second thoughts. I hid the program in the closet and let it sit since I was
scared to really try and to also let my family know I had thrown money away
on an infomercial.

Then after seeing myself in some family photos on Thanksgiving 2004 it hit
home how much I had let myself go and realized changes had to be made. So
that weekend, I pulled Slim in 6 out of the closet and asked my husband for
help. Not only was he willing to help me get up at 4:15 a.m. to workout since
it was the only time I had, he ecstatically offered to help me with my goals
and keep me on track. With his support I started Slim in 6 and logged in
Beachbody, followed MICHI’s Ladder and joined the Message Boards. I found
so many people who were and have been where I was at. Many had overcome
enormous obstacles to succeed, and they provided great encouragement and
inspiration. I would NOT be where I am today without the friendships and
support I have received. After the great results with Slim in 6, I progressed to
Power 90, Power 90 Master Series, and the on to mighty P90X. I am in the
best shape of my life at age 47! Even when I was racing my bike I did not
have the muscle tone I now have. I’m so excited that I can see muscles in my
back and arms. I’m thrilled to be wearing smaller clothing sizes then in my
college days. Since losing the weight I have discovered an energy that I had
lost, a passion for a better life with my family. I find myself motivated to
exercise, eat better, and my depression disappeared along with my high
blood pressure. The changes in my life have been nothing short of
wonderful.

I have not yet reached my final fitness goals and it's not always easy but know
I will get there. I am a believer in the program and have not grown tired of
explaining to people that complement me on my new look. There are so
many people to whom I owe a big thank you for the guidance, inspiration,
and motivation. It made all the difference in the world. Thank you.