So today I want to share with you a story. This story is about an incredible woman that no matter how she is feeling has always been there for me and my siblings as well as my children. No matter what is going on if we needed her she is there. She is one of the strongest woman I know and even though she has battled with depression and eating disorders and her own self image she has always done all she can to make her children feel that they are priceless. That they are strong. That they can accomplish anything that they set their minds to. She has always made sure her children know that we can depend on her, however always struggling inside with the feeling that she is worthless, not good enough, and not strong enough. This woman is my Mother. I want to share her story with you today because we've all at times in our lives felt this way. Whether it's something we've struggled with for a short time, or something we've struggled with our whole lives, I want you too to know that you can change this. You can take a step to feel better about yourself, about your body, about your life and you don't have to do it alone. There is a way that your life can change if you just trust in yourself to take that first step and know that you are worth it. That you deserve to shine! Here is my Mom's story.
"I just want to let you know how good I feel and to thank you for introducing me to Shakeology! This product has made me feel so amazing and the effects are immediate!
I have been on antidepressants off and on for years and no pill has
given me the boost in my overall feeling that this product has. I
started thinking that it would help me loose weight and didn't
anticipate what has happened. I have had body issues and eating disorder
issues all my life to the point where I got
to 100 lbs and still felt I wasn't thin enough and more depressed than
when I started by starvation journey. Buying the store and eating all
the bakery products led me to gaining over 50 lbs. I was at my 9 month
pregnancy weight and felt terrible! I gradually lost about 20 of it but
still felt terrible. The thought of getting into clothes other than
baggy T-shirts and sweatshirts was scarry. If i had to go somewhere and
wear something nice I felt terrible until I could get home to change.
The thought of shopping for an outfit was filled with anxiety....I could
feel the fat on my body and hated it! I start seriously the beginning
of April to begin yet another weight loss quest. It was tough but I
began recording everything I put into my body. Still wanted to eat more
and and still craved the junk food. Then I was introduced to this
program and figured why not. I am so glad I did! I have been drinking
the shakes for a week now and have done the workout video a couple of
times and am running again. My running has improved alone with my
mood...Ok maybe it's the shakes???? I've lost a pound and inches since
starting the shakes..ok no big deal...but this morning I have a class to
go to and need to dress properly...a little anxiety growing ....but to
my astonishment as I got dressed I felt great to be out of the baggy
tops! I feel great! Its not the one pound because my body hasn't changed
yet really its the overall well being that I feel. Not only do I feel
that I will begin to finally for the first time love my self and my
body, but actually conquer this cloud of depression I have had all my
life. Even the customers at the store can't get me down!!!!Thanks Chrissy for helping me!!! I Love you" -Posted on My Facebook Fitness Page Chrissy Locke-Fitness and Health
Know that you can make a change in your life. You don't always have to feel the way that you do. If you feel depressed, run down, stressed, dealing with anxiety, there are ways to change it. There are things you can do and people that can help you feel better about yourself and smile again. YOU ARE WORTH it! Take back your power, re-claim your life, and SHINE!!
~Much Love
Chrissy
Happy Sunday Fit Friends! Today I want to open up a little to everyone, which is NOT easy, but that is why I'm here. I want to let you in a little to know me better. As I mentioned in my first blog post, I came to Beachbody because I had hit a point where I was done with being at a standstill in my health and fitness.I'm training to run my second half marathon this Fall and I was frustrated and getting very discouraged because I wasn't seeing progress. I had also been dealing with digestive issues and intense stomach pains that my doctors weren't sure where it was coming from. Once I started doing T25 every morning and drinking my Shakeology it's like my life changed in only a few weeks. I almost don't believe it. But what I want to tell you is because of that I want to share this journey with others. I want to open up to you and bring you my story in hopes that it will help you. We've all been there at one point or another when we feel that all the work we put in is getting us no where. That we keep giving and giving and giving and nothing is being given back in return. Now I'm not saying miracles happen in weeks, but you will FEEL the change. The results we see come later. However, I think feeling different is the key here right? Feeling more energized, feeling happier, smiling more, feeling ALIVE again. We all hate dragging ourselves out of bed in the morning and pushing through a day, because all that creates is frustration, anger, and in the end being depressed. Beachbody has allowed me to feel alive again. To be happier and less stressed. So I've created my "like" page on Facebook as well as this blog to share my feelings with you as well as the journeys of my family, friends, and others that have joined me and shared their stories with me to also bring to you. PLEASE comment here on my blog as well as my "like" page to share with everyone your story. It's those stories that touch lives, that make a change for someone. I'm feeling very vulnerable through this and a little afraid at opening up to you all, but if it can help others like you that is what I'm trying to do. I'm hoping that by opening up to you that you will trust in me that I can help you reach your goals for a healthier, happier life.
Much Love,
Chrissy
I want to start my first blog by introducing myself and letting you all know who I am and what brought me to starting the journey I'm on and bringing this blog to you. I've always been someone that enjoys being fit and healthy. Growing up as a gymnast and running track in High School, fitness and healthy eating is something I truly enjoy and have a passion for. I love helping people that want to do the same in their life. I'm sure you've all seen the infomercials on TV about Beachbody and their workout DVD's. I saw the infomercials for P90X with Tony Horton and had borrowed the workout DVD's from my sister-in-law. I had them for about a month when she asked for them back. They had worked for me, but not as well as I wanted because I didn't have all the right equipment and as a Mom of two boys the 45 minute workouts were very long. At the time I had just started my Master's Program online and was very busy with late nights of homework, working full time, and taking care of two busy little boys (as well as my husband). I had then decided to try Shaun T's "Rockin Body" workouts. I bought them because they were on sale and I thought they'd be a fun way to get in exercise. So I would do workouts in the morning when my boys were sleeping and could manage to drag myself out of bed. Even though I was very determined to get back in shape, I was finding it very difficult because I just DID NOT have the energy. I'd fall asleep at night trying to do homework, drag myself out of bed in the morning, and be frustrated often with my children do to stress. I knew working out would help with the stress but I was finding it difficult to fit it into my busy schedule as well as have the energy. I just had to find something to change this!
Now fast forward to about a month ago. I had been going to the gym on my lunch breaks at work because I was determined to get myself in shape to run my second half marathon this Fall. I had been going a few times a week and was getting discouraged because I wasn't seeing any changes. One afternoon I was on Facebook and an old college friend posted that she had samples of Shakeology that she was giving out. I instantly messaged her and said tell me about these! I want to try! So she mailed out two samples to me, chocolate and strawberry, and I made my shake the very next day. I was excited because it tasted so yummy! I wrote back to her and let her know, so we started talking and I ordered the T25 DVD's as well as the shakes. I started them as soon as I got them and couldn't imagine the differences I was noticing right away! I had more energy, my digestive issues were gone, and I was feeling happier! Could this really all be from these shakes I'm having for breakfast? The T25 workouts were just what I needed. I was sweating and huffing and puffing in just 25 minutes and in only 5 weeks noticed my abs coming back and that I was slimming down. The soreness in the first week was insane, but IT WAS WORKING! I had gone to the gym for months and didn't see these changes I noticed in 5 WEEKS! This really works!
I had been telling friends and family about it and they wanted to try it right away, so I was sending friends to my coach, but she said "Chrissy you've just got to be a coach. You are getting them interested from your experience, why don't you help them, you are such a motivator!" So that's what brought me to Beachbody and becoming a coach.
I can't express the life changes that this company has brought me to in such a short time. I am happier and healthier and helping people feel better about themselves. I'm helping people make positive changes in their lives and it feels great! The fact that in only 3 days my mother has noticed ailments go away that has been bothering her for years is truly a miracle. I couldn't ask for a better gift!
So now here I am, I want to share this journey with all of you! I want to try to help and inspire others to make these positive changes in their lives by sharing my own journey as well as the journey's of my family and friends that have joined me. The people I've met are truly inspiring, supportive, and motivational. I can't express how Beachbody can truly change your life. Please read my blog, ask questions, comment, and share your story with me!
~Chrissy
