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| For me as a kid, bathing suits were fun & care-free |
As
I write this blog entry, Memorial Day weekend is only 12 weeks away. That means that the official start to summer
will be here before we know it. In fact,
next weekend, we will set our clocks one hour ahead in anticipation of longer
days, warmer mornings, and hotter nights.
As we set our clocks ahead, let this also be the time that we propel
ourselves forward. In the short time we
have between now and Memorial Day weekend, we will have some pretty major
events – spring break, spring weddings, Easter, prom, and a host of other warm
weather activities. Are YOU ready?
This
winter has been especially brutal. With
the polar vortex and flu spreading all over the country, most of us have been
hibernating and wrapped up in layers. Chances
are underneath those layers, we may be hiding some extra weight that is not
quite ready for wedding or prom dresses, and certainly not bathing suits. But have no fear, with a little hard work and
determination, you can be ready to shed the layers and look fantastic in
whatever attire spring and summer brings your way.
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| For me in high school, bathing suits caused anxiety and the need to hide |
I
know personally how scary the thought of spring break, bathing suits, pools,
and beaches can be. I can remember hating
the idea of trying on bathing suits each spring. Trying to find the one that would hide my
belly rolls or cover my hips was an annual routine. And I can remember trying to find just the
right cover up so I wouldn't feel terribly embarrassed standing next to my thin
high school friends at the pool. I would
practice how to cross my arms or position my legs so that I could hide excess weight
or cover cellulite. I tried diets, but
they just didn't work. I would starve
myself for a couple days only to end up eating cookie dough straight from the
container.
I
was in college when I finally learned how to eat well, exercise properly, and
respect my body. I eventually lost 50
pounds by completely changing my lifestyle.
It didn't happen overnight, but I saw measurable results each
week. And I can remember one day looking
in the mirror and
finally seeing a body that I loved, respected, and felt secure
about. My body image was no longer one
of self-doubt, ridicule, and agony. I
transformed my body image to be one of strength, beauty, and confidence. I wish I had known more at an earlier age
about healthy living. It would have
saved me a lot of heartache.
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| I am now healthier, stronger, and more confident than I have ever been |
My
struggle made me stronger. And I now use
my knowledge and my strength to help others achieve success. I have transformed bodies and lives – and I will
transform yours. Whether you are a
bride, groom, member of a bridal party, planning a vacation, going to prom,
attending a reunion, or simply want to feel confident when you shed your winter
layers, I am here for you. I will be
your coach – a coach gives you a goal and then helps you reach that goal. I am Coach D and I have the fitness and
nutrition plan customized just for you. And
as your coach, I will educate, encourage, and motivate you the entire
time. Go to http://www.coachdconsulting.com to see all the ways I can help you and those
you love. Obesity is 100% preventable and this spring is your time
to propel forward!
