My Transformation

I am a 30 year old working wife and mother to a beautiful boy, Jayden who is 15 months. I began my fitness journey January 1, 2012 at 196 pounds. Yes, like every year before, I was making my New Year's Resolution to lose weight (again). I started a Biggest Loser challenge with some of my family and friends and lost about 20 pounds, which was a great start, but I needed more! I was frustrated that I wasn't getting the results that I wanted and feared I would have this "Mommy Tummy" forever but we just couldn't swing a gym membership at that time.

I scoured the internet for programs that I could do at home that would give me dramatic results. I came across a website for Turbo Fire and just fell in love! The videos looked so fun, they had great music and they were short enough to fit in my schedule while my son was taking his naps. I knew this was what I had to do to get my life back in control. I took my before pictures and was mortified. I thought HOW can I EVER change this? But it was the push that I needed to become the positive role model for my family. My husband has been my biggest cheerleader through this whole process. Helping with Jayden so I could get my workouts in and prepare our healthy meals has been so important for both of our success.

After the first 6 weeks I was slowly losing weight but I definitely wasn't getting the results that I had expected. I kept hearing everyone talk about Shakeology but I thought "oh yah, just another protein shake" and I refused to drink it. Then I thought..."Maybe this is why I'm not losing the weight that I should be?!?" So I signed up for Shakeology Home Direct and it's like I was a whole new person. The weight was coming off so much faster, I had a ton of energy and my bad cravings stopped! I also took the time to learn about Shakeology and what it was. It's NOT just a "protein shake" but a nutritional shake. Providing me with over 70 super foods, vitamins and nutrients that my body needed but wasn't getting from my regular diet. At this time I also cleaned up my diet, A LOT! I stopped eating those "100 calorie packs" and other processed food that wasn't keeping me full and switched to healthy whole foods and eating 5-6 times a day following the Eat Clean Diet.

(Jan '12, 196 pounds vs. June '12 169 pounds after TF & one month of Insanity)

After my first round of Turbo Fire I decided it was time to try out Insanity in June 2012. I absolutely loved it. It toned my body and new muscles were popping up where I never even knew I had them. Unfortunately due to a knee injury (pre existing injury) I was not able to continue after the first month. I was bummed but knew I had more work to do so I went back to my soul mate workout, Turbo Fire!

(Day 1, 30, 60, 90)

I am currently in a 12 week challenge group and we are quickly approaching our 90 day mark. Now I get up at 5am to workout before work every morning. I feel full of energy and stronger than I have ever felt. I am currently down to 156, lower than the day I got married, and in pant sizes that I haven't seen since high school. I also became a Beach Body coach because I am so grateful for what it has done for me and my life that I wanted to share this amazing feeling with everyone I know and help others to achieve their health and fitness goals. I truly have found my passion!  I love exercising and eating clean.  My family eats clean and they feel great too. My husband just started doing Insanity and I can't wait to see where it takes him!  Check back for updates on my fitness journey!

If you are interested in learning more about how you can start your journey to getting fit please contact me at mel_svale@hotmail.com or visit my site for additional information.  www.beachbodycoach.com/mrsbez

I would love to coach you to your weight loss goals and help you transform your life!