Tracy's Story

I woke up on November 9th, 2009 and I decided that I didn’t like what I saw anymore. I am 131 lbs; 1lb shy of being the same weight I was when I gave birth to my first born 18 years ago. I realized that every day that I woke up I wanted TODAY to be the day that I really started to get healthy. I had just what you have....intention, but intention wasn’t enough to get me to the gym. I needed a commitment. For me, everything has to be big. I couldn’t just say I needed to lose 10 lbs. Instead, I walked into Karen’s personal studio and said, “I’m going to compete in a fitness show, and I want to win”.

My journey began with my own small thinking that I can’t work out like those girls. I can’t eat like those girls. Instead of listening to my own small talk rattling around in my head, I started sharing my dream with everyone that I know. I began to set target goals. How much did I want to weigh? What size waist would I have? How many inches did I have to lose on my hips? How many times a week did I need to do cardio? How many times did I need to lift weights? What did I have to eat? What supplements did I need to take? Most of those questions were easy because Karen helped me set my goals, but Karen doesn’t make my lunches, and she can’t possibly know if I skipped the gym...but I know, and the results would eventually begin to show. Funny thing about commitment, once you make it your life is never the same.

Before commitment, I use to let my mind rule my body. I would get on the treadmill and talk myself out of doing the full program before I even got on the machine. I used every excuse. I’m too tired. I have too much to do. I can’t do it. I can’t work out like those girls. They have more time than I do. Now my strong mindset and determination to be the best that I can be overrules my small thinking. I think big. I think like an athlete. I can do 60 minutes of cardio. I can remember to take all my supplements. I hate to cook but I’m doing it because I love my new body.

Commitment changed my life. The discipline that I have for making lunches and getting to the gym twice a day has started to pay off. I’m seeing incredible results. My workouts with Karen are more intense and I’m getting stronger every day. I’ve lost 14lbs and the results are absolutely outstanding. I feel sexy, full of life, and energized.

I’m 41 and I have the best body of my life. You can too...with a little bit of intention and a whole lot of commitment. Maybe your commitment isn’t about competing....maybe you just want a better you! Whatever your reason, don’t let your small thinking get in the way of creating a new you. Pump up the volume on your Ipod, and when you want to quit...don’t....think big instead!
Check back with me at the end of February and follow me as I get geared up for the April 10th Ultimate Fitness Event, in Mississauga.

Tracy