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Now you’ve probably looking at my pictures and thinking why is she in BB, she looks great, well, my problem is that I don’t feel great! I have never been over-weight, but I have struggled with poor health for years. I’ve gotten to the point where my life is so busy that I forget to eat, get adequate sleep, and exercise. Thus causing many emotional, psychological, and physical problems.
My story really begins with my father suffering a massive heart attack at age 42, due to hypercholesterolemia. He went through open heart surgery and has survived despite many complications that could have taken his life. He started getting into shape and then just over the past few years has stopped exercising. This last year he was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and still doesn’t take care of himself.
Then just 11 years ago my oldest sisters’ first child was born with an enlarged heart and my sister was also herself diagnosed with the same condition, but not as severe. Her doctor asked to do a study on our family. All of my family was tested to see if they had the gene. The results indicated that all of my siblings have heart problems that may or may not be serious later on in their lives. I opted out on the testing thinking I was fine.
Then over the last two years I went through episodes of chest pain. It got to a point where I was feeling exhausted, anxious, and depressed all of the time. I just couldn’t function and take care of my kids. Thinking something might be wrong with my heart, I immediately went in to see my doctor and with the symptoms and my family history he ordered numerous tests. They all came back normal. I was so relieved it wasn’t life threatening. My father was so happy that one of his children had escaped this gene.
However, I still had no clue as to what was causing my pains. I had more tests done to find the problem, only to avail nothing. I even got second opinions. The pain was very real to me and it was strange that no one had answers. I finally got fed up with the tests. I had been pricked, prodded, and scanned one too many times. My doctor ultimately came to the conclusion that it was either my poor posture that was causing the pain, RA, or it was GERD/Reflux. I was put on medication for the later 2 and nothing worked, so I went to a chiropractor and after having the money sucked out of budget and the life literally sucked out of me I gave up and went into depression for about a month. I was about to give up all hope until I looked at my little family. I new they needed me and I needed them. I couldn’t live like this, so I was determined to fight through the pain and exhaustion and start working out and eating better. I figured that was better than doing nothing.
I had ordered an Independent study course through Brigham Young University called, “Hooked Forever on Aerobics.” It was a 90 day course designed to get people to get into the habit of regular exercise and eating right. I knew it was a start to bettering my life. Sure enough, 2 weeks into the program my pain was gone. I felt better than I have ever felt. I had more energy and was seeing some great results. Then after the 90 days, I started to not exercise anymore. I had finished the class and my motivation was gone. I ended up going 2 months with little to know exercise and my diet was awful. I actually lost all I had worked toward.
I hit rock bottom in February, when I got sick with vertigo. I was bed ridden for 1 ½ weeks, completely exhausted and not able to move. Literally my whole world was turned upside down. During this time my husband had started P90 with his brother and he introduced it to me. He wanted me to join him. I didn’t think I could do it.
Until late one night I laid in bed and read my journal (I keep a journal of my life for my posterity) and I noticed that I had written about all of the times I was sick and I wrote about my experience with the Aerobic class and how it made me feel so awesome. Right then, I knew I needed to do P90 and I wasn’t just going to do it for me, I was going to do it for my husband who has been struggling with his own weight for several years and for my kids, who needed a healthy more energetic mom. I also wanted to do it for my dad and siblings. They’ve always been there to support me and I want to be there for them. I want to prove to everyone that taking control of your health will not only help you look better, but it will make you feel better and live better for a lifetime. I know anyone can achieve a healthy body if they make the effort to bring it a bout.
After the 90 days I ordered P90X and couldn’t believe how amazing the results were just in the first 30 days. I am currently in week 8 of the X and have thus far gained 10 lbs of lean muscle. Something I never thought was possible. I weigh 118lbs. and feel great. I have made this program a habit in my life and will not give up on it. I feel it is so important to make health a priority. Just because I was born with a small frame and a tendency towards being underweight doesn’t mean I have to stay that way. I have found new life in P90X and feel like a new woman. My husband and I along with our 4 kids just hiked 9 miles up a 2000 ft. mountain. I had tons of energy the whole time. I conquered the steep slopes and rough terrain. It was literally a full body workout. I woke up the next day feeling great. I never would have dreamed I could have done that without P90X. I know my journey doesn’t end here. I’m ready to bring it everyday for the rest of my life and help friends and family to bring it, too.