A couple weeks ago I shared the story about Jody, a mom who had five kids who lost nearly 50 lbs in the past 7 months. Click here to read her story. NBC heard about the story and featured her in my fitness segment. This amazing fat loss transformation shows how anybody who works hard and is committed to exercise and eating healthy can achieve amazing results! I received many emails and calls from people after they watched this on NBC, wanting to know more about what all jody has done.
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Here are some of jody’s responses to questions that were asked by people.
Regarding Kate’s questions…When I was taking MamaTone, I was working out at least 2 days per week (3 tops). With Bootcamp, 3 days a week. They are only 6 weeks long, so you HAVE to go the 3 days to really get Continue Reading →
“Where do I start? Ever since high school I was on the slow train to weight gain, when suddenly the slow train stopped off at “How on earth did I let myself get this far?” Each time I went up a pant size I would tell myself, “This is it – I refuse to go up another size.” Of course, this only worked until I could no longer zip my pants without sucking my gut in and hoping they would stretch quickly so I could breathe again. I had gained another 35 pounds when I was pregnant with our daughter and was so happy that I had lost it while I was nursing her only to be disappointed to see it all come right back once I stopped. One day a friend mentioned that she was going to sign up for a program that makes you keep track of what you eat to help you lose weight. I decided I would join with her because the “tomorrow we are going to start eating better” plan was obviously not working. In March 2008, I started tracking everything I ate and drank, actually measured my food to ensure I was eating the CORRECT portion size, made sure I ate breakfast everyday and ate fruits and vegetables every day. Following this plan I had lost 20 pounds – not bad I thought, but I still had so far to go. This is 
So often we focus on the number on the scale or the size of clothes in our closet. To a large extent, my reputation, career, and success is determined by the ability to make those numbers go down. Sometimes we are so focused on the numbers that we forget to appreciate the bodies that we do have; a body that can do pretty much anything that we ask it to do. Oprah said it best, “I am fat and disgusted with myself, but I am very thankful that I have a body that has held up throughout the years. A body that allows me to go places and do things that I want to do. A heart that keeps on pumping, a body that isn’t constantly in pain.” (That wasn’t quite verbatim, but very close to it)./HandicapVanConversions/DSC_3759%20wheelchair%20game.JPG "dfs")
I was once again reminded of this truth yesterday as I met with a new client who has drastically seen her quality of life decrease in the past year. Due to years of poor posture and maybe some other circumstances, she has a herniated disc. I haven’t had one before, so I can’t totally relate, but I have heard it is one of the worst experiences. Much of the past 8 months has been spent laying on her back on the ground. Consequently, her small frail body has turned to “Mush.” (those were her words). Until recently, picking up a book was too much for her. The thing that impressed me most about her, was that she never once complained to me, she wasn’t bitter, or mad. She had a matter-of-fact tone to her and came to me to see what I could do.
I have said it before, but I spent my senior year internship working with physically and mentally disabled people. If you haven’t been around this group before, I highly encourage you to volunteer somewhere that allows you to interract with them. They will teach you so much about life, challenges, and your body. You will leave with a greater appreciation for what you do have, instead of looking at what you don’t have.
Last week Oprah made a big deal about her falling off the wagon, and then on Monday she had Eric, season 3 winner of the Biggest Loser. Eric had lost 214 lbs and looked amazing, but three years later he came on Oprah and he had gained about 130 lbs and looked horrible. This is just one of many examples I have personally witnessed and seen, where someone falls back into their old lifestyles and poor habits.
Can you see the difference in the two different beliefs? Both people aren’t in great shape, but one views themself as a fit person who just needs to get refocused, but the second person has a very self-defeating attitude. If you believe you are deserving of a fit, healthy body, you will be more likely to live a lifestyle that promotes that type of behavior.
