I'm here to help you understand that even though I may love health and fitness, that I am not perfect. I've gone through two weight loss journeys. I lost 62lbs in 2011-2012 leading up to my wedding. It was beautiful and the weight loss was worth it. However, I then took a job that I hated and stayed there way too long. It was then I realized that I am an emotional eater. That's right. I eat my feelings. They aren't worth the calories either. They weigh you down and you have nothing to show for it except a gut and wrinkles. It was during that time I also was struggling with infertility. I diagnosed myself with a luteal phase defect, specifically a progesterone deficiency. I told my doctor to test it and lo and behold, I was right! Finally! I had a solution. I took progesterone and got pregnant. Except, it didn't last more than a few days. I was heartbroken. I asked God why. Why would he do this to me? I didn't understand it at the time but I've helped so many people who have gone through chemical pregnancies and I know that's the reason he put me through that. He knew I could handle it and he knew I could help people. I ended up getting pregnant 22 days later with my wonderful son. He is 10.5 months old and he is just a miracle. He survived a very high risk pregnancy, always beating the odds. Even in the NICU they told us he'd be there until he was 40 weeks gestation. He left in six days and came on home Easter. Now, tell me that isn't amazing!
He has inspired me so much. He deserves my best self. Not the person I was being. Since giving birth to my son, I have lost 80lbs and countless inches. My confidence is high and I'm just an all around happier person. I wore shorts to Disney World. SHORTS. Considering I was a very active athlete growing up you know it had to take a lot for me to keep the shorts away. I wore a tank top. A TANK TOP. My arms are the first place I start to gain weight. I've stopped taking pictures at a downward flattering angle because I don't need to anymore! Yes, I have stretch marks. They are my reminder. I am proud to bare them because they show what I have gained and what I have lost. I decided to become a Beachbody coach after multiple people kept coming to me telling me I'd be great at it. I want to help inspire people the way my son has inspired me. I want to be real with you. I want you to understand that I am not perfect. I eat pizza and drink Diet Coke. However, I also work my butt off during my workouts and eat healthy foods a majority of the time. My muscles are burning after every workout. My eyes too. From the sweat dripping into them. That should be your goal.
Let's embark on this journey together! We will keep each other accountable and get FIT together. Head to my website at www.teambeachbody.com/ctinaditty to order any Beachbody programs or fitness products. I'll review some of my favorite programs in my next post!
