I remember back in early 2011, I found Bodybuilding.com and was encouraged by a friend that also have been a loyal customer. I started my weight loss goal in September of 2008 when we were stationed overseas. It was one of the most challenging times in my life. My husband was deployed while being in a country away from what is familiar. I had to realize that I had to take control and make the best out of the time I had during my husband's deployment to improve myself. I was about 230 lbs right after giving birth to our 5th child. My clothes were getting bigger and bigger. I continue to spend more money on clothes until I finally realize that going shopping for bigger clothes was not an ideal thing for me. So I decided to take action and start living. My current goal is motivated by having high blood pressure after the birth of our sixth child. I pretty much hung up my fitness goals during the pregnancy, let me tell you. That was not a bright idea. Now, I am recreating a goal with the realization that I have to beat high blood pressure and I can do it. I will.

Give me time I will find my spark again! For the most part I love running and walking because it gives me a sense of meditation and relaxation. Breathing God's good air lets me know that God is real and He is keeping me alive!

8/29/13 I have not begun doing Cross Fit and I have changed my diet again. I really enjoy sports because it brings me back to me. I grew up playing sports being the only daughter. I had no other choice but to play with my brothers and learn sports. Through that experience I developed a love for sports. As of right now, my whole life has changed and I am actually motivated and moved to try new things that I didn't think I would have the time to do. This is the most wonderful time of my life getting back to me! I have found a new love within myself!

01/2014 I am ready to take this to the next level. I am down in my weight and size and I could not be happier. With the changes in my life, this year is my year to take flight. I am ready...anything great can happen!!!