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If someone told me when I was younger that I would be in this situation at this point in my life I wouldn't have believed them. I worked out since I was 19 years old and for 31 years I exercised and kept in great shape. Exercise was a natural part of my life. My two adult children have told me it is my dedication that influences them to stay fit.
In February of 2001, the year I was turning

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If someone told me when I was younger that I would be in this situation at this point in my life I wouldn't have believed them. I worked out since I was 19 years old and for 31 years I exercised and kept in great shape. Exercise was a natural part of my life. My two adult children have told me it is my dedication that influences them to stay fit.
In February of 2001, the year I was turning 50, I had a devastating accident. I was thrown head first from a horse going right over its head. I suffered a major concussion and while I was unconscious the horse stepped on my ankle and crushed the bone. Although badly hurt I am thankful that I was not paralyzed or suffered permanent brain damage. The horse could have crushed my head or chest which would have been fatal.
Although the ankle bone was crushed, it did not displace and due to my years of strength training the bone healed fast. Even though it healed fast I wasn't able to walk for one year. It was an agonizing process during rehab which I did on my own since I have a degree in Sports Medicine. Due to the concussion I suffered bouts of vertigo for over 2 years. I wasn't able to do many workouts for some time due to the dizziness.
My life was instantly changed that day. I immediately went from working out 5 - 6 days a week to absolutely nothing for 2 years. I feel as if my body played a cruel trick on me. My metabolism maintained itself for a while but after the first year without exercise and going through menopause my metabolism came to a screeching halt. I became someone I didn't know.
Since 2003 I gained about 25 lbs. I eat pretty healthy so that's been my only saving grace or I'm sure it could be worse. Those 25 pounds are like 100 to someone else, I struggle to get them off. I workout, cardio and strength training but just when I start to see some results I've been going through terrible cycles of having 3 great weeks and then I get sick or injured. Once I feel better I have to start all over again. It crushes my spirit and my motivation is erratic.
Since November 2007 I have focused on making healthier lifestyle changes, reducing stress, eating "clean" food and strive to be peaceful in my life. I am now ready to take the challenge and am extremely motivated to get ME back and strive to WIN the Beachbody challenge for my age group. I am a certified fitness trainer with ACSM since 1992 so you can imagine my frustration with the past few years. I don't train clients any longer but I am a director at a community in which the fitness center comes under my area of management.
My 2yr old granddaughter and 1yr old grandson are a joy in my life and they are the driving force behind my desire to get back in excellent shape. I want to be able to have many productive and vital years ahead. Health to me is not only the physical aspect but the internal wellness and an active mind. Exercise is a major factor in quality of life, no matter your age. I'm pressing PLAY... I'm a work in progress.

TODAY JANUARY 1, 2011 - This year I will turn 60. Life's challenges, stress of the economical situation in the US, losing my house to a short sale..all this affected my ups and downs of successful periods of exercise vs. a feeling of giving up my committment to the project.

I am now committed to focusing on attaining my goals for myself, my grandchildren and my health.

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