Wt. 170 Wt. 150
Size 14 Size 8
May 21, 2011 STATS: Down 27 Pounds and 4 sizes since August 16, 2010
I have been teased of being fat my whole life, hitting 150 pounds by the 7th grade. I played soccer since second grade, yet could never lose any fat. I joined the Navy in 2002 and thought for sure I would lose weight during bootcamp, but during that 2 month period I actually gained 15 pounds, despite the rigorous exercise. I struggled throughout my 5 years in the Navy to meet the Navy physical standards. In 2006 I got orders to Diego Garcia, where everyone said I would lose weight because of the heat, lack of automobiles, and exercise opportunities there. I participated in my first 5K and made it my goal to do one each month. I completed a 36-mile on and off road bike ride, won 1st place in a few swim races, ran 1.5-3 miles every morning and swam laps in the afternoon. Though I challenged myself more physically there then I have ever done, I still could not lose weight and was actually over the Navy weight standards.
Once I got back to the states and discharged from the Navy, all I ate was “American” food. The summer of 2007 I started working full-time night shift and blew up to my heaviest of 190 pounds. When I saw pictures of me from that summer, I realized I needed to change. I started a diet and lost 20 pounds within 6 weeks. I thought I was doing well, until school started again. Throughout the 3 ½ years of prerequisites and nursing school, my weight yo-yoed. I blamed this on working nights, going to school, and dealing with a huge break-up. I had no time to eat, sleep, or even think about healthy choices.
I watched as one of my classmates melted away throughout our 2nd year of nursing school. I had to inquire of what she was doing, it was all BootCamp Diva. I made every excuse in the book as to why I couldn’t do it. I tucked the info in the back of my head just in case I felt courageous enough to look amazing as she did. Finally after having to cancel my wedding, dealing with major loneliness and depression, and gaining more weight, I decided I was going to do something positive for me.
I joined BootCamp Diva August of 2010. I will never forget my first day. I went home and cried for hours. All I wanted was to feel better and not so depressed or lonely. I was mad that after 45 mins of exercise, I didn’t feel any better. Now after 7 months of BootCamp, I feel stronger in so many aspects of my life. I am going to train for my first triathlon this summer, and have a goal to run a marathon one day. I have lost 3 sizes, 24 pounds, and gained a lifetime of positive impact. I now have a workout that strengthens, a Paleo diet that is healthy, and a positive social support system that I have never had. I have an amazing coach who has changed my life in so many ways.