Jupiter Fitness

I DIDN'T LOVE ME:
Roughly six years ago, I saw a professional photograph of myself wearing a three-hundred-dollar Calvin Klein dress; I had paid to have my hair, nails, and makeup done, and I was at a happy, family event where people loved me. But when I saw myself in that photo, I DIDN’T LOVE ME AT ALL. I could not see the bright smile or the sassy attitude. I could only see the thirty extra pounds I had been carrying around and LYING to myself about. I had been an athlete! I had danced professionally! I COULD LOSE IT ANYTIME I WANTED TO. I had just never wanted to badly enough. I had allowed myself to believe all the sabotaging propaganda out there. All the low-fat, no-carb, eat pasta-run-fasta advertising. I had also become adept at believing that a little junk in the trunk was fine, that moms should not need to be sexy, that wanting to feel attractive was selfish and vain. MORE LIES. I was a mother and professional educator. I knew how to get stuff done. But I did not consider myself a priority.
I WAS AFRAID OF FAILING. I was afraid that I wasn’t as good as I thought I was.
That picture woke me up and I began my fat-loss journey. It took me almost a year to lose thirty pounds on a 1200 calorie a day, no fat, low-carb diet. (It would have fallen off a lot faster if I could actually stick to that horribly restrictive diet, but I couldn’t.) I did not do a stitch of exercise because I said I didn’t have time. I lost all of my lean muscle, but dang, I was downright skinny.
It has taken me three years to find that athlete again, and while I am far from perfect, I have found the things that work for me. Sensible nutrition, exercise 6 days a week, and a killer support system. I am forty-eight-years-old and I will choose the toughest group to work out in because I love a good challenge.
The changes I have felt go far deeper than taking a better picture. I am stronger, more confident, I sleep better, can concentrate on mental tasks longer, and generally feel that whatever comes my way, I will meet it. I assure you, I did not feel that way when I was carrying those thirty pounds and I did not feel that way when I was only eating 1200 calories a day.
One of the most valuable resources I have had is the fellowship of others who are seeking health and fitness too. My #sunrisecrew has been my savior through not only my fitness endeavors, but a variety of personal and health struggles. I know that without this group, I would not have the success I have.
Additionally, I have worked with many who are just beginning their fitness journeys and helped coach them through their menus and mental obstacles. Thank you to all who have messaged me and asked for guidance. Your confidence in me has developed into my confidence in myself.
I am proud to announce my new business, Jupiter Fitness, and my partnership with Team Beachbody, as a fitness and lifestyle coach. I hope that my story, experience, and desire to help others achieve their goals will change lives.
If you would like to be part of my virtual bootcamp, or if you are interested in any Team Beachbody programs or products, please message me. I am ready to serve your needs to change your life.