"I'll Start On Monday": Meet Debi

I am so honored and excited to present Debi of Fit & Healthy Mommy as our next "I'll Start On Monday" feature.  Debi has such a positive and infectious attitude.  A conversation with her will leave you feeling like you can accomplish anything! Her passion for health and wellness is so evident.  She is one of my inspirations on my journey.  

Here's Debi's story: 

In short - I had never been into sports as a child or teen, and never really did any type of regular exercise until after having children. I had three daughters in a short period of time (2005-2008) and it really did a number on my body. I had done Weight Watchers a few times but still never really embraced the fitness aspect. I didn't connect the weight loss with moving my body, but rather with what I was eating.

After my 3rd daughter was born, I saw a picture that someone had tagged of my on Facebook and it was a brutal reality check. Right after that, I committed (with my husband) to doing P90X, a home workout program. I was told that I wouldn't be able to do it. And those words fueled my fire. That was in early 2009.

Since then, I have struggled!! I've remained active in terms of working out, even becoming a group fitness instructor, TurboKick instructor, Beachbody Coach and Holistic Health Coach. With the knowledge I gained, I have been able to make changes over the past few years - both with nutrition and my fitness routine. I was tested for food intolerances and found that by eliminating things that were hindering my progress, I was able to reduce inflammation and gain energy.

It wasn't until January of this year that I started to fully understand the importance of truly balancing my workouts by adding in regular, consistent weight training and challenging myself more than I thought possible. I am probably stronger now than I have ever been in my life. I'm 37 years old. Changing my mindset from a number on the scale or a certain size of clothing to a feeling of more energy, better posture, and an overall feeling of strength was the critical component that allowed me to hop off the roller coaster and enjoy the steady ride of slow progress!!

You can follow Debi:

Facebook- www.facebook.com/fithealthymommy 

Instagram- www.instagram/fitnhealthy_life

Debi has learned the importance of balance in her life.  She has also learned that changing your thought process can change your life. She has overcome obstacles, but that has only made her stronger! She believed she could and she did.  And she is still going! 

Do you believe you can? Will Debi's story make you want to start on Monday?

Keep inspiring, 

Emily 

If you are interested in being a "I'll Start On Monday" feature, feel free to email me at myjourney2thefitlife@gmail.com.