Halfway through 2021 I took a hard look at myself, next year I would be turning 40 and I was in the worst physical and mental shape of my life. Work had become more mentally taxing, and I was stressed out, by the end of the day I was too tired to do anything. I stopped cooking meals and started eating fast food every day for lunch and dinner and used coffee and soda to keep me going. I had acid reflux to the max; I was eating Tums like they were candy at night on top of my prescription. Then the anxiety creeped in and brought its good friend depression, I was in a downward spiral. I did not have the mental capacity to do the research on healthy eating and best exercise programs that would work for me. I needed help, I needed someone to make it easy for me so I could succeed. One night I googled personal trainers, that’s when I found Sandy.
It took me two more months to finally call and make an appointment. But once I talked with Sandy; I knew she was exactly what I needed. She helped me created my meal plans, I knew what to eat and when to eat it. She created my work out program, told me what weight to lift and how to lift it, and told me what cardio to do and when to do it. She made it so easy for me, I didn’t have to think, I only had to show up and follow the instructions. And I did. I was diligent with my eating; I would take my meals with me wherever I went and followed the plan 100%.
I started seeing results, every week I would lose weight, and with each measure, I would lose inches and body fat. I couldn’t believe the changes I was seeing; I started to look in the mirror again at myself and I liked what I saw. I started appreciating my body again. I no longer became stressed, I was able to start thinking clearer, the brain fog started to lift, I had energy at the end of the workday, and I was sleeping better throughout the night. My anxiety and depression improved; I no longer need my acid reflex medication nor my extra-large bottle of Tums. I was becoming healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Before I knew it, 1 year had passed and I went from a size 18 to a size 8.
I am so thankful to Sandy for helping me accomplish my goals and dreams. I can’t wait to see what I can accomplish this next coming year.
Dolly lost 45 lbs., 12% body fat and 37 inches overall