Surviving NJ

My trainer Danielle has been a blessing for me. Not only is she helping me with one-on-one training, she's also a dietitian, and I'm now up to eating clean 5 days a week. The turn around within me is amazing. I've still got a long way to go, but thanks to the help of Danielle over at Metamorphosis Studio, I'm able to see my future in a way I couldn't before.

I believe I found her in particular for a reason. I'm very overweight, and the thought of working out at a gym with other people wasn't something I looked forward to. I started looking at trainers, and the moment I walked in her studio and spoke with her, I knew we'd be a good match.

She makes me feel like I'm part of a team, and that means a lot to me. When I start to feel overwhelmed with the large task at hand, I remind myself, that while I haven't been able to do it alone all these years, she knows exactly what she's doing and it's time to trust her.

I've accomplished a lot so far, and I'm in in for the long haul. You're looking at a woman who has 100 pounds to lose. That's not pretty, but for the first time in my life, I'm not giving up, and I'm doing it the right way. I'm not looking for a quick fix, and I'm not looking for an easy way out.

I'm working hard, I'm working out, and I'm eating clean, healthy foods.

When I first thought about eating clean, meaning ridding myself of foods with preservatives and chemicals, and things I didn't recognize, it made me nervous. What if I couldn't find foods I didn't like? Man, it was all for nothing, because not only am I enjoying what I'm eating now, my tastes are changing, and I don't want to put the other stuff back in me.

I turn a box around to look at the ingredients, and if there's junk in it, I just think, yikes, I don't want that in me. I'm working so hard. I'm down 25+ inches, and I'll be measured again next week. I'm hoping it's more, but I'll take what I can get. I'm not giving up, because I'm finally realizing my future is there for me to reach out to it.

I'm excited and know that this time next year, I'll see myself as a healthier and thinner person. Amazing to me, as I've not seen myself as an adult at a healthy weight. I'm enjoying the transformation, and when I get further along on the journey, I'll post pics of the changes.

I started with Danielle in September, and it's been 4 months so far. I won't stop until I reach my goal, and she knows I'm in in for the long haul. I'm dedicated and am working to make the changes necessary.

If you're looking to make a fresh start, or get back into shape, she's really a neat person to work with. For more information, you can find her information here.