I GOT MY LIFE BACK................

I submitted an essay and won a contest that gave me 4 FREE sessions of FitWit. I posted my essay in January if you would like to read it. At that point, I know that I needed something to help me continue the journey that I was on. I am grateful to have WON the contest and feel that they have given me what I needed and I have done what was asked of me.

When making a life change it can be overwhelming. You don't know what to expect and at times anxiety sets in and makes you uncomfortable. I was there in January. I remember that I was EXCITED and NERVOUS at the SAME TIME! When I got the email stating that WON, I was like YES and then said....what in the world have I gotten myself into. Many thoughts were going though my mind and fear started to set in. I was nervous that I wasn't going to be able to do anything with others and they would make fun of me or judge me by the lack of ability due to my weight. I knew that I was going to be the heaviest person. I started to reflect about my "bring a friend to camp" with Megan a few weeks earlier. I could not even climb my steps when I got home or roll over in bed. I was SORE! I had to redirect those thoughts and put positive ones in place. When it comes to fitness then "MIND/MATTER" is IMPORTANT! I can tell you that from experience. When you line up your mind and push then you will be able to do things that you thought that could not have been done. My first week of camp was TOUGH, but as the weeks went by my body was adjusting to the workouts. Not saying that it was easy, but I was starting to WIN the BATTLE that I have been trying to FIGHT for all my life. I learned not to compare myself to the next person and just focus on what "Jo" could do. Josh and the other trainers were there to support and push me along the way. They modified things for me and encourage me when I was feeling that I wasn't going to make it to the end. I can remember a time that Josh was there through my tears and pushed me when I was close to the end or when the ENTIRE camp was cheering when I was completing my 17 touch drill or finishing my first timed mile. Words can not express the feeling that I have inside NOW and when you are doing things that you thought were impossible. The LITTLE things that no one else things of unless you have struggled with being overweight ALL of your LIFE. Now, I can walk up three flight of steps, walk to lunch with my co-workers, get on an airplane and fit into the bathroom and to know that I am striving to see my daughter grow up and be there every walk of the way and ALL without STRESS and WORRY!!

FITWIT HAS GIVEN ME MY LIFE BACK!!!!! It is my GOAL to encourage my family and friends to GET THEIR LIFE BACK! God has given you a "temple" and you need to take care of it. I just had a Sorority sister to have a heart attack and she is maybe 30 years old. I am EXCITED to say that my cousin, Trish, has changed her life and on the journey with me. She is the camper that I invited and she left during the middle of class. She sees the results that I have gotten from FitWit and says that I can't leave her and she has to joined me. My waist has changed over 12 inches!!! My body had RESHAPED and I am LOVING ME!!!!

I have lost between 60-65lbs and going to continue this journey until I reach my long term goal. I have become apart of a family(FitWit) that cares about me and knows my desires. Just remember that a lifestyle change is a two way street. I have to do my part by making healthy choices, because FitWit gives me what I need during that hour. Diet+ Exercise = Healthy life.

If you are feeling like you CAN'T then it possible that you wont. CHANGE those THOUGHT and KNOW THAT YOU CAN DO IT!!!

JOIN ME and get YOUR LIFE BACK!!!!!!

PLEASE leave me any COMMENTS and ASK me QUESTIONS!

Jo