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I know this is a bit long-winded but I feel my story is important and might help someone else with thyroid issues who's given up hope.

Anyway, here goes...
My transformation started in February of 2005. I had seen the Power90 infomercial with Tony Horton and knew I needed to try it. After one round of it I had lost 27 lbs. and I felt great. It was so easy! I just had to push play every day and eat a clean diet. For the next two years I continued using P90 and eventually added Turbo Jam, Power Half Hour and Slim in 6.

In the spring of 2007 I began to gain some weight so I decided to commit to a full round of Power90 again. I worked hard all summer, but continued to feel not quite right. I chalked it up to getting older and continued my workouts. In September I felt a lump on my neck and soon discovered it was stage 3 thyroid cancer that had spread to some of my lymph nodes. In November I had a total thyroidectomy, followed by a radio-active iodine treatment. Once my life settled down again, I realized that the cancer was my "wake-up call" to live my life differently... I knew I had to adopt a healthier lifestyle as soon as possible if I wanted to be around to see my kids grow up!

I have to tell you...I never realized how important my thyroid was until I didn't have one! Despite all efforts to change my life and take care of myself, I felt lethargic, depressed and discouraged, and eventually gained over 25 lbs. I knew that I should just be happy that the cancer appeared to be gone, but I felt horrible and my self-esteem disappeared. I could not bear to look at myself in the mirror and the picture on my profile was the last straw! I had to present a school mural in front of over 400 people and all I could think about was the "muffin top" hanging over my pants! It had ruined a very special moment for me.


I decided to join our local gym and started working out 6 times a week. Over a month later I still weighed the same, and I continued to sink even lower. I had never been "good" at being fat and it occurred to me that without a thyroid maybe I would have to get used to it! Maybe I would never be able to get rid of the weight! It was a very discouraging period of time in my life.

I am not sure how it happened, but in August it occurred to me that my "old friend" Tony Horton had gotten me in shape once before and I knew he would again. I started Power90 and rejoined the Beachbody community. Sure enough, within the first 40 days I lost 16 lbs. and 2% body fat! Finally, I was starting to feel like myself again... only better! I had proven to myself that I didn't need to settle for being overweight and unhealthy. Once I reached that point I knew I wanted to push myself even further so I decided to try P90X...the one workout that always intimidated me! Within weeks the workouts had uncovered a body I had never seen before so I was hooked! I am happy to report that I have lost 29 lbs., over 15", and went from a tight size 12 to a size 6! I successfully completed my second round of P90X and one round of Chalean Extreme. Now I'm working on my third round of the X... a year ago I never would've believed it was possible! I can honestly say that I could not have done it without the Beachbody programs and the support of the Beachbody community. I know it probably seems unbelievable that I have so much faith in this company and their products, but I am proof that the programs do work. With dedication and determination you can have the body you have always imagined in a matter of months! Imagine that!