She's Super Woman and She SHINES!

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