My why.
The short answer? I was lost and wanting more.
Like I mentioned in my working out at the gym vs home post, I have used Beachbody workouts for years. After attempting the whole #gymlife with two kids didn’t work for my lifestyle {stay at home mom & military wife}, I decided to bring it on back home.
It was even better this time because they offer Beachbody On Demand. Full access to ALL the programs, no buying individual DVD sets, I could do whatever workout I wanted to or had time for that day! It honestly was perfect for my life with two kids and a husband who is never around to watch the kids while I run to the gym, plus that is even more time away from my family or paying to put my kids in daycare.
So, I dabbled in T25, Insanity Max 30, and the 21 Day Fix workouts because they were only a half hour long and I could even complete them while the kids were awake so when they napped, I could relax or eat in peace. Mama's you know that me time is very short and rare.
Then, about six months ago, this woman I follow on Instagram {I have been following her since I was pregnant with Ully, our boys are about a month apart!} kept talking about this new program called 80 Day Obsession that she was in a Beachbody test group for.
It is a total body transformation with a strong emphasis on your glute and core. {TWO of my problem areas after having TWO babies.} She kept showing her workouts with these sliders and bands and her meals, talking all about timed nutrition.
I wanted do that! Turned out they were offering another exclusive test group with Autumn Calabrese herself! Complete access to her and everything! Immediately I signed up! I have had a women crush on her since doing the 21 Day Fix and I just love her Fixate Cookbook. Reminder, I am a nutritionist, so I geek out over food.
Well one of the benefits to joining the test group was becoming a Beachbody Coach. You had the opportunity to either just do it for a discounted price or really be a coach...
Uh, Ben and I have had this same disagreement for years.
Me: “Babe, I don’t want to sell anything!”
Ben: “But you are doing the workouts anyways, you are drinking the superfoods, and you love nutrition and physical fitness, I think you could really help people.”
Me: “But, I am scared.”
Right there. Those three words. I am scared.
I was scared. I’m not a salesperson. We all know how these companies can work. I didn't want to sell to my family and friends. That's not me.
I do Beachbody workouts because like I said it works for my lifestyle. I drink Shakeology because I love protein shakes {not to mention it helps me get all my nutrition-dense superfoods in one meal} and in my busy life sometimes it is all I have time for, especially for breakfast.
I was the biggest critic of becoming a coach, I did SO much research. Watched endless videos, talked to my friends, my mom, my hubby -- only to come to find out, that is not at all what being a coach is.
Back to me feeling lost. I have been a stay at home mom for over two years, which is seriously a major blessing but it also can get very lonely and isolating. Not like I really get a daily opportunity to talk to adults. My kids aren’t old enough to talk yet or really play a game with. My husband is in the military and works long days. I love my group of women I do have but we are all busy and it is hard to stay in touch with so many little ones sleep schedules to work around. I wanted another outlet. I was craving a community where I could share my love for fitness and living a healthy lifestyle.
I also kept having this feeling of wanting to do more. I'm a wife and I am raising my tiny humans, and it is the best job ever, so rewarding, but I felt I needed another purpose in my life.
I felt like God was calling me to trust in his plan.
Ben was right, I love to help people, especially when it comes to nutrition and fitness. I want to help women {no offense guys} and specifically moms.
I am very passionate about mamas getting their groove back after having a baby. I have been there and for the longest time I thought I was the only one. No one talks about all the changes that occur, its like taboo to openly say “I am overwhelmed”, because that is how I felt after both of my babies. Overwhelmed.
Society has made us feel like we have to be the perfect mom.
You do not feel like yourself anymore. You lose your identify there for a sec.
Hormones are going crazy for this new love you are experiencing.
You are beyond exhausted.
You feel like your body will never be the same again.
I want to help moms feel gorgeous, strong, and successful in their new role of motherhood.
I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say "because of you, I didn't give up"
I want to empower women to realize their full potential and realize taking care of yourself is a positive thing.
It’s not just about the working out or the food. It’s so much more than that.
It’s about a community of women supporting each other not competing with one another.
It’s about personal development and growing into a happier version of yourself.
It’s about being your best self, not only for your kids, but for your spouse, family, and friends too.
I want to pay it forward to help other women find their fearlessness and grace through living a healthy lifestyle in this crazy season of life.
Remember my motto for 2018? The year of no fear. It is why you are reading this blog right now. It’s why I am even challenging myself to do an 80 Day program.
And it is why I became a coach.
I. WANT. MORE.
What do YOU want?
{Reminds me of the scene in The Notebook, when Noah is yelling at Ally, and she responds, "It's not that simple."}
"Getting what you want is simple, notice I didn't say easy."
Still not motivated yet?
Ya'll she is HILARIOUS! You will thank me!
xoxo
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