The Journey is Just Beginning

My "Mommy Lifestyle Makeover" has come to an end and unfortunately a little sooner than expected due to our loss.  It has been a life changing, eye-opening, and a knowledge-enhancing 6 months thanks to U&Me Magazine.  

The three other mommies and I gained vast knowledge on nutrition, fitness, and overall health.  We attended weekly boot camp classes with Alison Hay, monthly weigh-in's at Belly-n-Kicks, and a lifetime of friendship and personal gratification.  It brought me such joy to watch each girl transform each month in weight-loss, strength, and confidence.  Each month clothes looked a little looser, we were standing a little straighter (no more invisible crown falling off), and smiles got a lot bigger.  In the end, our goals were different, yet the personal achievements were the same - WE DID IT!  Be sure to pick up a copy of U& Me Magazine to read about our featured article detailing our Lifestyle Makeover.  

                                                         Our journey through the end:

Before

Goofing around.  "Before"

The mommies and I

 

The journey concluded with a first year anniversary party and fashion show at Bloomingdales - Our BIG reveal!  Unfortunately, I was unable to attend due to my recovery time from surgery that took place the day before.  Terrible, God-awful timing, I KNOW!  While the makeover has come to an end, the real journey is just beginning.  I now have the tools needed to continue my fitness journey and pickup from where I left off when I got pregnant.  It's going to be tough because I have to start cooking again and learning to portion my food.  Fit2go, I will miss you terribly!

This entire experience has been life changing.  I really needed this kick in the ass!  It has been a blast inching closer to my goals each week and watching the other girls do the same.  While I'm sad about the events that my family has gone through recently, I'm ready to jump back into the game.  I think it will be really good for my mental health too.  Thank you, Alison Hay, Erika Boom, Gladys and Mauricio from U&Me, for giving me the chance to be a part of this experience.  Erica, Martha, and Nicole thank you for your continued support and encouragement and I hope we can continue to motivate each other.