I'm a mother of eight children, my youngest is 4 years old. I don't have the excuse of just having had a child anymore. My closet is full of clothes I can't fit in, and haven't been able to in years. I was able to lose my baby weight after my first three children, after that I seemed to gain 10 pounds per pregnancy. I've done numerous diets and I always gain it back. I love to workout, its the eating that's hard. I now am homeschooling 7 of my children and don't have much time to myself, nor can I afford a gym membership. So we got some used equipment and weights and improvise a whole lot. I have high hopes of getting the build I've always wanted. Also, with having the honest, outspoken children that I have I can't get away from their blunt observations that are mean, but hilarious and accurate. Of course, I teach them not to say these things, but they are the truth.

Working out makes me happy. I love pushing myself and feeling my muscles work. I like having strength, it gives me comfort. I like being an example for my children, boys and girls, to gain agility and strength and to push yourself past comfortable. Since I've always loved working out I'm hoping to have my body reflect my strength. I'm sick of being the person people are surprised that can do well at sports, I want it to be obvious that I'd be able to hold my own. I want to look good because I look good, not because I've had eight children, not much of a compliment, anyone standing looks good after having eight children.