How Did I End Up Where I am Today?
To most that may seem like an easy question to answer but to me….it’s something that goes a little deeper then just actions. You’ve heard me say it before….the reason I gained weight, but, I’ll say it again but with a little more depth for myself. I weight 114lbs and was in GREAT shape when I got pregnant with my son. I always thought I could be one of those people that could stay in shape while I was pregnant and in return…I’d have no trouble getting my prepregnancy body back. WRONG!!! Someone had different plans for me. During both pregnancies…the only time I didn’t want to vomit was when I was eating. I tipped the scales at 185lbs when I went to deliver my son :(. I was SO disgusted with myself! I felt like such a failure to my profession AND to myself. I became a personal trainer BECAUSE of weight struggles. I didn’t want to relie on anyone OR anything else but myself to get myself through weight loss struggles as a teen so……I became a trainer to teach myself. Then…..I really blew it by gaining so much weight! That’s how I felt.
Time went by and everyday I felt more and more depressed and more and more like a failure. One day…I realized (once again)….that if this is going to change it’s going to be ME that’s going to change it. I can either sit around and feel sorry for myself OR…I can get up off my ass and do something about it! I’ve realized that there will ALWAYS be issues…it’s how you deal with them that helps you succeed in this journey. I’ve made it my profession to help others lose weight by hopefully guiding them in the right direction….that’s how I deal. I guess you could say that’s how I plan on changing what got me here. By not excepting the word “failure” as an option because I’m NOT a failure.
Wow!! That’s right; you aren’t a failure! No wonder you’re a personal trainer. You’re so motivational
It was tough for me to get motivated after prengnacy too, but you really did a 180!! I’m so thankful that you’re here on buddyslim; you’ve been a great inspiration.
Awwww…Thanks so much Shaina!! If there’s anything I can do to help you along your journey…know I’m always here!
Great blog! You’re right, no one is going to do this for you, and no one is going to do this for me but me! I used to let everything stop me from doing…well, everything. Now I’m not anymore, and it’s amazing how many of my “issues” are now surmountable, and I deal with things much better. Thanks for all of your encouragement and support on my journey!
Motivating words my friend!!! You’re an inspiration to me!!!
Thanks you guys!
and THANK YOU for all your encouraging words and support during this journey 
I started reading about personal training and healthy eating as I lost weight too, hoping to train myself and educate myself to keep going. I agree that there will always be issues, and there is no perfect time to lose weight, so you may as well get started NOW!
Ok well although I am sorry that you had to go that route yourself - it was a blessing for those of us that you have helped and are helping…
You are a great motivator and a great inspiration! Thanks Michelle!