Will You Let Me Believe In You?

When thinking about what to write for my first post, I wondered what others may want to hear about being fit or creating a healthy lifestyle.  I'm sure the first thing that comes to most women's mind is "does she know what I'm going thru?" or "does she know how I feel?" or maybe, "how can I do this on my own?"!!!

Let me start by saying, I have experienced the struggle of being overweight.  I truly desire to help women overcome their obstacles and provide encouragement. I’ve been there.  I do know what you're going thru, and I do know how you feel, and no, you cannot do it all on your own, you have to have initial support.  You have to have someone pick you up, carry you, encourage you and love you. 

It all began for me in 7^th grade when I began to pack on the pounds; easy to do in an Italian family.  I recall waking up every Saturday morning to spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove and jumping at the chance to help roll meatballs.  Yes, I love pasta.  I had no idea I started gaining weight until I realized I fit into my mom’s jeans and the boys weren’t interested.  I would sneak into her closet, when no one was around, to find something that would fit me to wear to school.  Sometime around my sophomore year, my mom took me to a racquetball club to “have some fun.”  Before we left the locker room she hopped on the scale. I glanced over to see her number and then felt the obligation to hop on too.  Oh my, I weighed more than my mother.  That was it!  I had a major reality check that day; I even remember what I was wearing when I made up my mind to change my life.  I decided it was time to abstain from the obvious… chips, donuts, oreos, cake, etc.  (Oh, I love cake, especially Entemann’s crumb cake.)   After 10 months of soccer, biking, sit-ups, and swimming laps, I lost 50 pounds!  People didnt even recognize me!!
 

It wasnt what I looked like that changed me, it was how I felt.  I had energy, I could move easier, I could climb a set of stairs without losing my breath and, I felt confidence that I had never had before.  I started to see that I wanted to feel like this all the time.  I also wanted others to feel just as good as I did!  Thus, my dreams started forming.  How could I help others, like I had helped myself?  What would others want to do, or hear?  Since then I dreamed of having a gym.   A private place I could develop friendships, form healthy habits, cultivate an environment of safety, privacy and confidence.  That's when God fullfilled my dream -- Transformed Fitness.

Transformed Fitness is not your typical gym, its more than just teaching exercises. It’s a mindset.  It’s a place to be yourself.  Gyms and boot camps can be intimidating.  (They were for me! ) Transformed Fitness is having someone take the time to really listen to your needs, offer privacy, and care enough to guide you on your journey.  I focus on balanced eating, exercising and juggling all areas of life; everything in moderation.  Let’s face it, we do not have an hour every single day to work out.  Having been active in the fitness industry since 1988, I have learned programs that work.  The information out there on fitness is mind boggling! It has become conflicting and confusing, causing people to just throw in their towel. 

 

I had someone believe enough in me to take this step and start Transformed Fitness.  As women, I believe supporting each other creates confidence and transforms us to be all that we are capable of being.  I would love you to allow me be the one that believes in you!