A few years ago I stepped on the scale and realized I weighed 167 lbs. At 5 feet I was "waddling" down the hallways. My high school students would make comments and it was not until that moment , I realized, I needed to make a change.

All my life I grew up active. I was a Gymnast, Cheerleader, Dancer, Swimmer, and after High School I had a total of 3 knee surgeries and my last year of college in 2007 I had back surgery. Hence the reason for the weight gain and non active lifestyle.

I credit my twin sister who was a personal trainer for my weight loss. I would hate those days that she would make me run and make me throw up at the gym. It was a terrible experience. But over time I learned to love it. I saw the results, I felt better about myself and my body, and I finally felt like the identical twin I always was.