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Motherhood Transformation after 8Years

WOW...what a difference in 8 years!!.Do you see the differences?
In the left picture is a new mom...happy yet unsure about how to put all the pieces together. Her smile is forced and her shoulders are pushed forward because she's not truly confident with herself. She is hiding behind a baggy shirt and the toddler. She doesn't think eating healthy will matter because she can't get to the gym anyway and she's been told that's just the way it is for moms. She's trying to hold everything together but she's still trying to figure it all out!

Then there is the mom on the right who has a very natural and comfortable smile.  Her shoulders are back and she is full of confidence. She is comfortable in her skin and has thrown out all the baggy clothes. She is an energized wife and mom of 2 girls. Her time is limited between working full-time, kid activities and events with friends, but she schedules in "me" time with daily workouts and reading. She has learned what she eats DOES matter and has incorporated a healthy eating lifestyle focused on nutrient rich foods in specific portions.
When I became a mom numerous changes occurred that that didn't change for Matt. Yes we were both interrupted by cries in the middle of the night, but dads don't typically have the body changes, emotional roller coasters and clinging like moms.
All I wanted was to escape the crying and clinging by going to the gym for 2 hours, but doing my typical cardio didn't seem to produce any results. It wasn't the exercise that was really the problem but more my eating and drinking habits. I didn't really think it mattered how much I ate as long as it was "healthy." And I thought going to the gym should count for something and make it ok to eat more.
I did not even know about clean eating. I had learned about low fat diets and the food pyramid growing up but I wasn't eating fruits and veggies like I should have been! I had no idea that my body was actually crying for more nutrients.
It wasn't until I realized I truly NEEDED to CHANGE and truthfully wanted to CHANGE more than I wanted to stay the same that I committed.
I hit that point where I was FED up and frustrated...I was READY to improve so I commited 100% to change. It is all about will power, drive, and determination. Plus YOU have to believe that YOU can be a success story!
I didn't blink and lose 20 lbs...I had to show up everyday (for over 2 months...40+ days).  I did the workouts, made and followed weekly meal plans and plugged into an amazing community of support. Transformations take time and then there is no stopping or turning back. I kept going because I know when I show up I become BETTER EVERYDAY!!
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