I’m so excited to introduce you to a contributing writer that will be joining the blog for the next 90 days. I’ve been trying to get back into a fitness routine but keeping up motivation with work and kids and the constant battle of kids getting sick and then, getting me sick it’s hard to get momentum. I reached out to Lindsey who is going through her own transformation and asked her to share her story! I’m asking her to share her story and to also give us tips on how she stays motivate along the way. 

Hi, Coach Lindsey here!  I am beyond excited to share my journey with you all over the next 90 days on Fitness Friday!  In the recent months, I have lost 26 lbs and 16.75 inches, found a TON of energy and began anew life.  I think back to the old me and cannot believe it took this long to “figure it out”.

Back in high school, I was an elite athlete on the volleyball team.  I trained year round and was in fantastic shape.  I went to college to play volleyball and realized that I was burnt out from constant playing…so I QUIT.  It was the first time in my life that I made an irrational decision and didn’t care what the outcome would be.  From that moment on, I was somewhat overweight.  I will never forget coming home from college one weekend and my mom said, “Honey, you need to lose weight.”  She was right, I really did!  I started weight watchers and liked it because I could still eat unhealthy food sometimes but in moderation.  My weight yo-yo’ed and I just dealt with it by wearing flattering clothes and acting as confident as possible.  I met my sweet husband at the end of college and continued on my “lose ten lbs one month, gain ten the next month because I am in a relationship” diet.  

Fast forward 5 years later and here I am, married with two sweet children.  I had continued working out and attempting different plans over the years, including paleo which worked for a month but didn’t seem like a true fit for me.  It wasn’t until recently when I watched one of my close friends transform from a size 10 to a size 6 in two months…and was being HEALTHY the entire time.  No magic pill, no starvation.  Was it true?  Could there be a lifestyle change that would ACTUALLY work?  This is when I begged my husband and finally was gifted The 21 Day Fix for my birthday.  This lifestyle change is mostly clean eating, portion controlled containers, one nutrient dense meal replacement shake a day and only 30 minute workouts every day of the week.  And the icing on the cake?  You get placed in an online accountability group with other men and woman that are going through the SAME journey!  We shared laughs, struggles, recipes…it was seriously, life changing.  I have to admit, one of my favorite aspects about this plan is that I can still be ME and have a glass of wine on the weekends or a whole wheat waffle for breakfast.  I could go out to a nice restaurant and have a steak, salad and sweet potato and still be on task.  

I am starting round three of this FIX next week and couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead.  If you need a push or shoulder to lean on, I am your girl!  We can take this journey together!  Email me at Lacarter1982@gmail.com for more information on my transformation and the 21 day fix.

Coming next week: exercise tips and how to reach your goals!

Coach Lindsey

I’m so excited to introduce you to a contributing writer that will be joining the blog for the next 90 days. I’ve been trying to get back into a fitness routine but keeping up motivation with work and kids and the constant battle of kids getting sick and then, getting me sick it’s hard to get momentum. I reached out to Lindsey who is going through her own transformation and asked her to share her story! I’m asking her to share her story and to also give us tips on how she stays motivate along the way. 

Hi, Coach Lindsey here!  I am beyond excited to share my journey with you all over the next 90 days on Fitness Friday!  In the recent months, I have lost 26 lbs and 16.75 inches, found a TON of energy and began anew life.  I think back to the old me and cannot believe it took this long to “figure it out”.

Back in high school, I was an elite athlete on the volleyball team.  I trained year round and was in fantastic shape.  I went to college to play volleyball and realized that I was burnt out from constant playing…so I QUIT.  It was the first time in my life that I made an irrational decision and didn’t care what the outcome would be.  From that moment on, I was somewhat overweight.  I will never forget coming home from college one weekend and my mom said, “Honey, you need to lose weight.”  She was right, I really did!  I started weight watchers and liked it because I could still eat unhealthy food sometimes but in moderation.  My weight yo-yo’ed and I just dealt with it by wearing flattering clothes and acting as confident as possible.  I met my sweet husband at the end of college and continued on my “lose ten lbs one month, gain ten the next month because I am in a relationship” diet.  

Fast forward 5 years later and here I am, married with two sweet children.  I had continued working out and attempting different plans over the years, including paleo which worked for a month but didn’t seem like a true fit for me.  It wasn’t until recently when I watched one of my close friends transform from a size 10 to a size 6 in two months…and was being HEALTHY the entire time.  No magic pill, no starvation.  Was it true?  Could there be a lifestyle change that would ACTUALLY work?  This is when I begged my husband and finally was gifted The 21 Day Fix for my birthday.  This lifestyle change is mostly clean eating, portion controlled containers, one nutrient dense meal replacement shake a day and only 30 minute workouts every day of the week.  And the icing on the cake?  You get placed in an online accountability group with other men and woman that are going through the SAME journey!  We shared laughs, struggles, recipes…it was seriously, life changing.  I have to admit, one of my favorite aspects about this plan is that I can still be ME and have a glass of wine on the weekends or a whole wheat waffle for breakfast.  I could go out to a nice restaurant and have a steak, salad and sweet potato and still be on task.  

I am starting round three of this FIX next week and couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead.  If you need a push or shoulder to lean on, I am your girl!  We can take this journey together!  Email me at Lacarter1982@gmail.com for more information on my transformation and the 21 day fix.

Coming next week: exercise tips and how to reach your goals!

Coach Lindsey

I’m so excited to introduce you to a contributing writer that will be joining the blog for the next 90 days. I’ve been trying to get back into a fitness routine but keeping up motivation with work and kids and the constant battle of kids getting sick and then, getting me sick it’s hard to get momentum. I reached out to Lindsey who is going through her own transformation and asked her to share her story! I’m asking her to share her story and to also give us tips on how she stays motivate along the way. 

Hi, Coach Lindsey here!  I am beyond excited to share my journey with you all over the next 90 days on Fitness Friday!  In the recent months, I have lost 26 lbs and 16.75 inches, found a TON of energy and began anew life.  I think back to the old me and cannot believe it took this long to “figure it out”.

Back in high school, I was an elite athlete on the volleyball team.  I trained year round and was in fantastic shape.  I went to college to play volleyball and realized that I was burnt out from constant playing…so I QUIT.  It was the first time in my life that I made an irrational decision and didn’t care what the outcome would be.  From that moment on, I was somewhat overweight.  I will never forget coming home from college one weekend and my mom said, “Honey, you need to lose weight.”  She was right, I really did!  I started weight watchers and liked it because I could still eat unhealthy food sometimes but in moderation.  My weight yo-yo’ed and I just dealt with it by wearing flattering clothes and acting as confident as possible.  I met my sweet husband at the end of college and continued on my “lose ten lbs one month, gain ten the next month because I am in a relationship” diet.  

Fast forward 5 years later and here I am, married with two sweet children.  I had continued working out and attempting different plans over the years, including paleo which worked for a month but didn’t seem like a true fit for me.  It wasn’t until recently when I watched one of my close friends transform from a size 10 to a size 6 in two months…and was being HEALTHY the entire time.  No magic pill, no starvation.  Was it true?  Could there be a lifestyle change that would ACTUALLY work?  This is when I begged my husband and finally was gifted The 21 Day Fix for my birthday.  This lifestyle change is mostly clean eating, portion controlled containers, one nutrient dense meal replacement shake a day and only 30 minute workouts every day of the week.  And the icing on the cake?  You get placed in an online accountability group with other men and woman that are going through the SAME journey!  We shared laughs, struggles, recipes…it was seriously, life changing.  I have to admit, one of my favorite aspects about this plan is that I can still be ME and have a glass of wine on the weekends or a whole wheat waffle for breakfast.  I could go out to a nice restaurant and have a steak, salad and sweet potato and still be on task.  

I am starting round three of this FIX next week and couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead.  If you need a push or shoulder to lean on, I am your girl!  We can take this journey together!  Email me at Lacarter1982@gmail.com for more information on my transformation and the 21 day fix.

Coming next week: exercise tips and how to reach your goals!

Coach Lindsey