I realized I was overweight and just not happy with myself. I did a 6 week fitness program and wasn't really making any progress. Then I found out shortly after that I was pregnant with my miracle child. Her name is Faith and she is now 19 months old. I started walking as soon as I could and tried to run before I was supposed to. I had problems so then I had to wait until the recommended 6 weeks. I have done everything from Insanity (a friend let me borrow it) to Billy Blank's Boot camp (not intense enough), to P90X, to TapOut XT (also borrowed from a friend).

I am chasing a goal and I keep imagining what it will be like when I reach that goal. Also, I am setting a healthy example for my daughter. Too many Americans are overweight and I realized one day that eating too much of anything or just the wrong things is really a slow form of suicide. My mother committed suicide when I was 7 and I won't do that to my daughter in any way. Plus, I don't want to have to be taken care of by someone else any earlier than I have to. If I'm overweight and have health complications because of obesity then I think that could happen. I want to be independent as long as possible. I also want to set a standard for everyone else. People ask me for advice all the time because I've lost 100 lbs since my daughter was born. I want to show others what is possible with hard work and determination and that excuses won't get you anywhere except a trip down "Regret Lane." Ultimately, I love proving people wrong. I was told I was never going to make it from the time I was small. I can't wait to get where I want to be personally and professionally in all aspects so I can throw it back in everyone's face who thought or said I didn't have a chance.