I am 51 years old. I have been a single mother for over 24 years an almost my whole adult life has been dedicated to my boys. I have always been in descent shape and worked out on a regular basis. Within the years my body has gone through alot of changes I am guessing because of age, hormones and change of routine. I was really never able to get good muscle tone.

I joined a new gym in 2013 and right then set a goal for myself. I was told about bb.com from someone at the gym and at that exact time I joined Bodyspace a challenge became available to me.I have been doing them ever since but yet to "transform". I have had many roadblocks to go through. In 2015 I tore a tendon in my arm I am still nursing back. In 2015 alone I tore something in my knee, in Feb 2016 I unexpectedly buried my dad and 6 weeks later buried my best friend who has been like a dad to me for over 20 years. May of 2016 I was diagnosed with shingles probably due to all the stress I have been under lowered my immune system and brought the virus out that has been dormant since I am blessed I did not get the horrible rash some people do and mine was minimal and hidden on my back. The rash has slowly gotten better but the pain is excruciating at times.

As of this update I just finished the 2016 #mynextlevel Challenge. I am bound determined no matter what obstacles I have faced or will face I will transform to the physique I want. I know I can do it if I just think positive and strive forward. I will inspire people to reach their goal no matter what age or circumstances in life.

Life has so many struggles and staying on track can be hard. Its dedication, determination and desire that can push you to continue, to not give up when everything else In life is telling you to. Everyone faces setbacks, mentally , physically and emotionally. Even with all my setbacks and everything else that has been thrown at me these last 3 years I have hung in there. I have not succeeded in reaching my goal but I have not given up either. I am getting older and my body feels and it is changing in ways I am not happy with because of hormones, etc. and it is getting harder to get the lean muscle tone I want t but I will transform at my age and show everyone who has doubts or thinks they have to settle because of their age that they are wrong.

I will give it all I got and then more. I am determined and have the strong will and desire to succeed.

Working out has always been my stress relief. I feel great when I am done. I love the feeling when I go beyond my comfort level. I like the thought that I am able to push myself beyond where I thought I could go. I like being 51 and feeling and looking like I am not. Most of all I love being a part of a healthy fit community of people that strive on being the best they can be. With fitness there is another goal you can always reach. It is never ending and you can do it and strive forward for the rest of your life.