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Transformation begins with a burning desire and a decision to change. Each one of you has taken the first step to begin your Personal Transformation – you made the decision to begin your journey with Team Beachbody! My story is about the decisions that I made and hopefully you will find some similarities!

Well, my story begins with the first half of my life. I grew up in a very regimented environment. As a teenager, I was a Nationally Ranked Junior Olympian Gymnast. Throughout my collegiate career, I competed at the highest levels of the NCAA and was a Nationally competitive gymnast. As a result, my life was relatively simple. I ate, studied, went to the gym and to competitions. My decisions were made for me due to my schedule.

From a physical perspective, my lifestyle was great. When I graduated from college, I was 185lbs, had 4% body fat, 17 inch biceps, 30 inch thighs, a 46 inch chest, and 32 inch waist - and yes, I could do an IRON CROSS with ease!!! Let’s face it folks, I was in shape! Here’s the problem, with graduation came freedom my regimented life, and with freedom came weight gain!!!

Sure, I still worked out, but there is a big difference between 4 hours a day all year round and 1 hour at the local gym! A HUGE DIFFERENCE!! So, years went by with slow, insidious weight gain. Then, the next thing you know, I look like my “before” picture, I am married with two kids, and I am miserable with my personal appearance! Sound familiar?

I had become so disgusted with myself that it began affecting my relationship with my family. I was impatient, and had mood swings if I happened to catch my reflection in the mirror or tried to put on a pair of pants that didn’t fit – I was so miserable to be around that I could not imagine living with me!!! Well, needless to say, it was time for a change.

Decision Day came last summer when I met an old friend of mine for lunch. We were sitting there chowing on some pub food and my friend, Kevin, is just staring at me. He’s looking at me like I have two heads, so I ask him, “What in the heck is wrong with me?” Kevin says, “I don’t know, did you get stung by a bee? Your face is all swollen and the top button on your shirt is about to pop off!” Yeah, he called me “fat” in no uncertain terms.


Many of you might think was harsh, and I guess it was!!! But I needed it. I made the decision to start working out – hard. I joined a gym, paying $100 a month for access to unlimited fitness classes (how many of you have tried this??). You know the story, 1 hour at the gym becomes over 2 hours when you factor in travel, etc. Ridiculous!! Not to mention my work and family obligations. Of course, this time obligation quickly became unrealistic given work requirements and family. I know you have been there!

The REAL Decision Day came at our national sales meeting when I ran into a gentleman whom I trained when he was first hired. This guy looked completely different, I had to do a double take! He was lean, no RIPPED, he looked younger, healthier, and downright strong. Of course, I asked what in the world happened to you??? (When you make your commitment to Team Beachbody, your friends and family will naturally ask the same question. Be ready, be a Team Beachbody Coach!!!) His answer – P90x! His name - Paul. As soon as he explained how I could work out on the road with a DVD and resistance bands, he became my coach immediately and the rest is history!!!

I spoke about Decisions being necessary for transformations. Well, Team Beachbody helps with your commitment by setting up a powerful network that holds you accountable! Let’s face it, pressing “play” on some days is harder than others! But when you log on to Beachbody.com and see 300 people doing “Plyo” with you at the same time, something special happens! When you send a note to your Team Beachbody Coach and I respond with an encouraging message, something special happens!!

Welcome to the Club! Make the DECISION to change your life!!!