My Story

Staring at this blank page thinking of where I was and where I am today, and trying to think of a starting point. Well I was born into a middle class family, middle child (yes I have the middle child syndrome ahah), older sister, younger brother, great hard working family. Looking back I've always struggled with acceptance, from friends, family, teachers, pets, you name it. Always looking to please others by doing well and looking for that recognition. I feel as though this has directly impacted who I am today. When I was about 18 years old (I think!) I asked my doctor, as no one was supportive of how I felt, about anti-anxiety medications as well as for depression. This is what started my journey in the pharmaceutical realm and did not stop there, I dabbled with other prescription medication and still held my "status" in school, with friends, and with family. I was always on high honor role or honor role, in honor society and working hard to get there. 

Fast forward  a year and I began going to college. One of my best friends was in a sorority and it stunk because she was always busy with parties, fundraisers, meetings, you name it!! So I joined my second semester. I do not regret it one bit. I was exposed to all different types of people from all over, difference backgrounds, personalities, and had so many opportunities in our local community. I became president my senior year, even with my extreme fear of public speaking and messing up on speeches and talking in front of my peers, I did it. I dabbled with drugs and especially drinking throughout my college experience and to this day don't regret it! As I reflect back I do regret my bad attitude, although not always present, I know that I was in a bad abusive relationship and it made me stronger, so I guess you live and you learn. 

Fast forward again and I graduated from college, I had gained 15-20lbs, not feeling so hot. Joined a gym, went after work, eat pretty decent with what Ma stocked that house with, swam on occasion as well. I met my now boyfriend of 2.5 years online and moved in with him, against my parents will, 6 months later. We've been living together ever since. He's put up with my crap over the years with battling to get into shape and to feel comfortable in my own skin. 20lbs dropped later I still do not feel 100% confident, but oh boy do I feel 10x better as a whole! 

2 years ago in this May, 2014, will be my 2 year anniversary of drinking Shakeology, the dreaded meal replacement shake I was reluctant to try! I have not been sick sick in that time frame, a cough, a sneeze, a sore throat, but literally not like before!! It's amazing!! I no longer take over the counter vitamins OR anti-anxiety or anti-depressants. It's been a game changer, not just drinking this natural shake, but the SUPPORT and Friends I've made along the way. I love what I do and I would wish it for anyone!! I became a Beachbody Coach in October 2012 to get the discount, no obligations, and then I started to see my friends quitting their 9-5 jobs and coming home to be with their small children and I thought to myself, what a blessing!! Plus they were making WAY more than a desk job and actually enjoying it. They are their own BOSS and create their time around them, vacations, trips to the park, they had FREEDOM, and I wanted it!!  So that's my current journey, going to school part-time for my masters degree, working a full-time desk job, and working my Beachbody business part-time to change lives and inspire others that they can have that freedom too!!!