This blog was started so that I have a place to share my love for all things fitness and food.  There will also be the occasional pull your boot straps up and quit feeling sorry for yourself topics too.

A little about me.  Twelve years ago, I weighed 328# and wore a women’s size 24.  Today at 53 years old I’m in a size 8-10 and weigh 164 pounds.  No gastric bypass (no offense to those who have because I get that and thought about it myself).  I’m on a mission to show by way of example how fit a person can be when they stop making excuses and start setting goals.

Before 2000 and After 2013

This blog isn’t about what I do for a living.  It’s about what I’m doing to live!

I have a full-time corporate job (this I celebrate since it allows for certifications and gym toys).  But the true joy in my life comes from helping others achieve their fitness goals.

I am a Precision Nutrition Pn2 Coach, Certified Personal Trainer.  A CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.  A Body-for-Life Champion (46+ 2009).  All of that aside I am “Committed” to my personal health and well-being.

Welcome to my crazy life!!


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    I just turned 40, a mother of 5and grandmother of 5 too. I weight 260 and want to get my life back, and be healthy. How do I start crossfit training?? I have a management position as a nurse and some days are linger than others but what I really need is a starting place and good support. Can you help me??

    • September 11, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Hi Traci If you truly want to start CF I would search your area for a local CF box and get in for a fundamentals course. At your current weight it will be a struggle in the beginning but with focused intent and enough REST BETWEEN WORKOUTS you should be just fine. The biggest obstacle is going to be your own mindset. You must believe in yourself and stick to whatever exercise program you start. Be consistent and commit to doing whatever it takes to get the workouts in. And remember, you can’t out train a poor diet. Processed foods are not quality foods. Lean meats, eggs, veggies, fruits, sweet potatoes are a great place to start.

  2. September 20, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Congrats on your transformation!

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    Wow, I can’t even begin to tell you how fabulous you look! Amazing! You give me hope girl…and hope is greatly needed for such a time as this in my life! (I just turned 50 and need to change my body, my eating, my life, yadda, yadda, yadda). Congratulations for not giving up the hard road to success! You rock!

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    Fabulous transformation. BAM! This is what 49 looks like! So happy to find other women like you who are taking charge and paving the way for all of us.

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