30 days in...

It has now been 30 days on Les Mills PUMP, tomorrow I start week 5 and I have lost a total of 9lbs and 11 inches, Im finally back in the 170s, weigh in today 179lbs, its been challenging and rewarding, I really love this program and the freedom it gives me, I get to get PUMPED 3 times a week and go to the gym to do Cardio/ABS 2 to 3 times a week, its a win/win for me and those that like me like going to the gym, this gives you the best of both words, home workouts and going to the gym, plus its a great program to have especially on those days that YOU DO NOT feel like working out, I learned something from Chalene Johnson she says when you dont feel like working out press play and if 5 mins later you still do not feel like working out turn it off but 9 out of 10 times you will get your workout in, thats so true cuz on days like that if I have to change, get in my car and drive to the gym, guess what Im not going, its much easier to press play and get it in... Tomorrow starts Phase 2, my next 30 day challenge and the next 4 weeks of PUMP, so looking forward to what this next phase brings, in my 1st 30 day challenge the girls did awesome they all stayed for this 1 and a few more jumped on the wagon, its about a group of ladies working together and holding each other accountable to our health and fitness, its an awesome way for all of us to reach our goals... LETS GO! http://yosiefitness4life.com

It has now been 2 weeks on the Les Mills PUMP program and I am completely in love with it, I am on DVD #2 Pump n Burn and boy does it burn, Im doing over 120 squats and today for the 1st time I was able to get through the whole routine without stopping, what an amazing feeling... I am down 5 lbs and 8.5 inches, the girls in my 30 day challenge group are doing amazing too, we are all making progress in our health and fitness journey...What I love the most about this program is that in reality its a 3 day a week program, I do the Les Mills PUMP barbell routines on Mon, Wed and Fri, then Tues and Thurs and sometimes on the weekends, I add Cardio and ABS at the gym, so I to get to workout with my honey and help him with his clients too, so with this program I get the BEST of both worlds a GREAT HOME workout with room to go to the gym too. My health is doing well, thank God, its been a good 2 weeks, no pain, a headache here and there but nothing major, and thanks to my workouts, Shakeology and portion control I can see a light at the end of the tunnel again... Next Update in 2 weeks at the 30 day point in this 90 day program, LETS GO!

A NEW Beginning...

It has been a while since I have written due to health issues which put my fitness routine on the back burner, I still worked out but the consistency was not there. This year started rough for me, my Endometriosis is back, I had 1 of the worst bouts in over 2 years at the end of Jan/beginning of Feb that knocked me down for over 2 weeks, then last week I got an acute bout of Diverticulitis, something new to the mix of my health issues. I was in the hospital for almost a week and now I cannot eat anything with seeds or nuts and I have to be more aware of what I eat, thank goodness for Shakeology, my life saver once again... Last year my serotonin levels were so low I had to go back on anti-depressants that was a challenge all on its own, then the nose bleeds came back and the migraines and it was 1 thing after another, through it all I went back up to 192lbs, I managed to get back down to 178lbs until I went into the hospital. On Mon March 12th I was up to 188lbs, I started a new fitness journey that day with a new program Les Mills PUMP our new BB program and a 30 day Challenge with a small group. All I can say is that 3 days of eating clean, drinking Shakeology and working out has me feeling great, next weigh in is on March 25h, the 2 wk point and I cant wait to see what this program does for me. I am feeling like myself again, and looking forward to each new day. I turn 42 in July and I want to reach my goal this year of getting back down to 145lbs. One thing I have learned through this process is that fitness is not a luxury for me its a necessity and it has become part of my life, when I have to stop working out I miss it, for real, lol, I never thought I would say that, but its the truth, health and fitness is a lifestyle for me and 1 that I plan to stick with for the rest of my life... I am blessed to have a certified personal trainer for a fiance, Joe has been great, he supports me, pushes me and stands by me and also keeps me in check when I have to take a break to get better, having him by my side has made a huge difference in my life and I am so grateful to God for putting him in my life. Of coarse I have the support of my fams both my real fams and my whole BB fams too and it makes being on this journey so much easier and so much more enjoyable, it really makes a difference when you have people who believe in you. I am so grateful to BB for helping me turn my life around, if it wasnt for that informecial on P90X and people telling me about it I would of never gotten to where I am today, I know 1st hand that the BB programs work, I love going to the gym, but life happens and its not always easy to get to the gym, whether its finances, time, or anything else, its easy to say I cant go today, Ill go tomorrow, but having a program at home that you can pop in and press play makes all the difference in the world, I know it has for me. It made such an impact in my life that I became a BB Coach a decision that Im glad I made every single day, I love being able to help people attain their goals while keeping me accountable to reaching my own goals. I know first hand its not easy, I have tons of health issues, I have 3 kids, a full time job, and now a fiance, I have a LIFE, but thanks to BB I was able to make changes in my life that will be with me forever... I was in love with P90X until I did Chalene Extreme, I'm a weights kind of girl, I know from personal experience that you need resistance training to gain muscle and muscle is what BURNS fat, Cardio is great but you need weights too, and trust me YOU DO NOT bulk up, thats a myth, women have less testosterone than men the hormone that makes you get bulky so GO FOR IT, add the weights and you will see your body transform like never before, Chalene Extreme quickly became my favorite workout from BB until NOW, Les Mills just became my number 1 workout for sure, it gives you the Cardio we all need with the resistance we need, the BEST of both worlds and the REP EFFECT is NO JOKE and Im only on disc 1 Pump Challenge the basics thats only 30 mins long, I cant wait to dive into the rest of the program... Fitness is NOT a fad its a lifestyle... On March 12, I began my new fitness journey at 188lbs, Im looking forward to seeing what happens in the next 90 days with Les Mills PUMP! I'm PUMPED!!! LETS GO!

Until next time, Yosie

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Update on My Constant Struggle

It has now been 3 and half months since I went back on anti-depressants, not an easy subject for me to talk about but thank goodness I am doing well. I hardly have any headaches and my weight has stabalized, now trying to lose the weight I had gained from being on the harmones for my Endometriosis. Depression is not easy it can disguise itself in many ways, I didnt feel depressed at the time my doctor put me on meds, actually, I was happier than I had been in ages but the physical signs were there, sleeping to much, tired all the time, hardly any energy and of coarse the terrible headaches, now that I been on the meds for over 3 months all those symptoms are gone. I am really glad I decided to get on the meds cuz a few weeks after that I lost my job and God knows if I hadnt been on meds already I would of spinned into a deep depression. Im still not working Im collecting unemployment and thanking God everyday for my BB biz cuz its helped a lot. My finances are not were I want them to be and Im looking for work but I can handle it cuz I am back on the meds, I have a great support system and Im keeping up with my exercise and nutrition.

I seem to be stuck between 184lbs and 188lbs but I have dropped inches and I do not let the scale discourage me, I workout 5 to 6 days a week, replace 1 meal with Shakeology, use portion control the rest of the day and take my meds every single day. Exercise is a way of life for me now, its no longer about losing weight its about being healthy and staying healthy and thanks to exercise, Shakeology and Joe pushing me in a loving way, I am reaching my goals slowly but surely... I love that he is so understanding, he motivates me and keeps me accountable, working out with him ROCKS!!!

Depression in my case is an ongoing battle 1 that I know I will struggle with most of my life but 1 that is manageable thanks to the meds, exercise, nutrition and support from those close to me. People seem to think that depression is a symptom of weakness well Im here to tell you its not, its a disease like any other disease and it doesnt mean you are crazy well just a little, arent we all??? No seriously its a serious illness and should be treated just like any other illness would. YOU CAN LIVE with depression, I am living proof of that! I have a wonderful support system, I have a great family that loves me, I have a wonderful fiance that God totally blessed me with and I have great friends that are there for me, yes life is not easy, being out of work sucks, but I am living each and everyday with joy in my life. We serve an amazing God and he knows exactly what we need and when, sometimes we feel like our prayers are not answered but they are, just on Gods time not ours... I live everyday to the fullest, and I take it day by day.

God is GOOD, we just have to rememer that and take care of what we need to no matter whats going on in our lives...Do not let any situation rob you of your joy, happiness is a choice and I CHOOSE to be HAPPY...

9/16/11

New beginning...

A lot has happened since my last post, I have been on my meds for almost a month now and so far so good, no more headaches, no more nauseousness, no more dizziness, and I only gained 2lbs.

I was in California from June 15th to June 20th for the BB Summit, I learned so much and I gained so much insight, I got to meet so many of my BB fams, the BB trainers and the corp side of what makes BB team BB, it was a great experience, I came totally fired up to push my biz forward, and I cant wait to be there next year for the 2012 TBB Summit and its gonna be in Vegas, OH YEA!!!

Last Tuesday 6/21/11 I got engaged to my boyfriend Joe, now my fiance, the love of my life, the man that has made all my dreams come true and so much more. He has been such a blessing to me, a gift from God to me. He loves me, supports me, motivates me, and inspires me, he makes me a BETTER me, he stimulates my brain, my body, my heart and my soul, he is simply amazing and he loves my kids, he has such an amazing heart, I couldnt ask for a better man, I do not remember the last time I was this happy, I cant believe Im getting married, WOW, the wedding will not be for a year or 2 but I am very happily engaged... I am so in love with Joe and I love that my kids and my family love him too, thank you GOD I feel so blessed!

On Wed 6/22/11 I got fired from my job, it was tough to digest but I trust God has a plan for me, I filed for unemployment and Im going to try to go to back to school and spend some time with my kids before I go back to work, in the mean time I am going to concentrate on working my biz and trying to help as many people as I can DECIDE, COMMIT and SUCCEED in thier health and fitness journey its my passion and what I love to do, I want to help as many people as I can be the best they can be, maybe God allowed this to happen to give me the time I need to do exactly that work on my dreams...

Tomorrow I am starting round 2 of CLE and restarting BBL, round 1 gave me great results Ive gained 2lbs but Im not worried I know that with Shakeology and consistantly working out I can lose the 2lbs and more, I still fit into my size 9 jeans so thats good, I did not gain inches back.

Here are my before measurements I will post my progress every 30 days for the next 3 months, LETS DO THIS!!!

6/26/11
Chest: 42 in
Rt Arm: 12.5 in
Lt Arm: 12.5 in
Waist: 37 in
Hips: 41 in
Rt Thigh: 22.5
Lt Thigh: 22
Weight: 186 lbs

Lets see what doubles for 30 days with Shakeology once a day can do...
Yosie
6/26/11

My Constant Struggle

I wrote this back on 6/3/11


For the last 18 years I have been struggling with a chemical in-balance (Depression), I have had to go on and off meds over and over again and I struggle each and every time, most of the time I can handle it, this time around it was really hard for me. My blood work showed my Serotonin levels were extremely low, but I have never been happier in my life, I couldn't understand it or grasp it, I had to pray about it REALLY hard, cuz even though my brain is showing me in a state of Depression, I'm no where near being depressed, I'm happier than I have ever been in my life. I could see the signs I was just trying not to think about them, I have been getting more and more headaches and my weight has been going up and down, I recognize the signs, I just didn't want to pay attention to them, Im lucky enough to have an amazing support system in my life right now that helped me make the right decision. This is really personal for me, but I needed to share it cuz I know that there are people out there who suffer from a chemical in-balance and refuse to get help, but its like any other disease, if you had diabetes you would take insulin, if you had blood pressure issues you would take blood pressure meds, this is nothing different. When my doctor told me my results and that I needed to go back on meds, I was totally bummed, I got emotional, I got angry, I questioned God, I was really struggling with the idea of going back on meds, I talked to those close to me and then I had to sit still, PRAY and PRAY some more, then I got to my desk and there was an email from a girl who is struggling with the same thing, she knew I was a BB Coach and she wanted to know how she can deal with her depression and still manage to get her health and fitness routine going, when I read the email I started crying, talk about answered prayers. We have an amazing GOD, and if my situation can help 1 person make better choices, then its totally worth the ride, as soon as I finished reading the email I called my doctor and said call in the meds to the pharmacy. I know God will use this/Me to help others and that is whats in my heart, the reason I became a BB Coach, because at the end of the day there is nothing more rewarding than helping someone achieve their goals, no matter what they may be. I love helping people its who I am, its how I'm built. I hope that by me sharing my story other people will come to terms with their situation and get the help that they need. You CAN live with depression, manage it, get through it and succeed...

I am on day 3 of my meds, headaches are almost gone, paying extra careful attention to what I eat, and talking about things with my man (Joe Acord), my fams and close friends. This might of started out as a bump on my path but I know God will turn it into a blessing...

6/3/11

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel...

Today is May 1st and for the 1st time in awhile I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, at the beginning of the year I was back up to 198bs and wearing a size 12 in jeans again, I felt a little discouraged but did not let it get me down, instead I kept pushing forward, I started CLE and restarted it again and now that I am in the final phase starting tomorrow, the lean phase. 2 months into the program I am down to 184lbs and back into my size 9 jeans. Yesterday I went out with my sister and brother and decided to try my jeans on and they fit, I was ecstatic, I couldn't believe it, I was sooooo happy. My goal is to get back into my size 7 jeans and be down to 160lbs, and I can see it, I can actually see myself getting there, it might not happen by Summit but I know I will reach my goal and thats HUGE for me. Hard work pays off, even with all the ups and downs, the missed workouts, the eating more than I should on some days I am reaching my goals, its all about getting back up when you fall and pushing forward no matter what. Thanks to BB, their products, and the support system I have with my BB fams I am getting there 1 day at time, 1 workout at time, 1lb at time. Im not saying its easy but I am saying it could be done, if I can do it anyone can, I am a single mother of 3 boys, I have my daughter in law and my grand daughter living with me, a full time job and no help from anyone and I am doing it, I am reaching my goals, it is DOABLE, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and its an amazing feeling.

My life is going great right now I am so proud of my boys, my oldest is doing great in College he graduates in Nov with his AS degree in Computer engineering and he's doing a great job as a step dad to Anna, she has been such a blessing to me, the little girl I always wanted, my middle son just finished his 1st semester in College and did great, and my little 1 is doing good too, my mom is doing awesome shes been on Shakeology for over a month and thanks to Shakeology she is off her Cholesterol meds, the doctor lowered her BP meds and is considering taking her off the diabetes meds too, and now to top it off my Uncle is using Shakeology too and his blood sugar is down from the 300s to the 200s in just a few weeks. I couldn't ask for more, yet I have been blessed with an amazing boyfriend, Joe has totally changed my life, hes given me so much in just a month that we have been together, he stimulates my mind, my body, my heart and soul and my spirituality too being with him has brought me closer to God, our relationship is the healthiest relationship I have ever been in, he is good for me in so many ways, I am the happiest I have ever been, I am really loving life and for the 1st time in a very long time I can honestly and full heartedly say LIFE is GOOD and I feel complete. I really AM happy...

The lesson, NEVER give up on your dreams, your goals, your hopes, have faith, keep going, push forward and never, ever give up...

Yosie
http://yosiefitness4life.com