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My Story!

I have lost 80 pounds of jiggle and put on substancial muscle since my weight loss journey began, with the last year of being pure dedication, sacrifice and commitment..I have learned a challenge is just that but, also needs to be a lifestyle change. Your heart and Soul needs to be in it to be successful. It hasn't been easy. Much work and time has gone into meal preparation, workouts (time at the gym), juggling of time, schedules etc. Also, having 2 small children 6 and 4 keeps me busy.The hardest thing is too eat naturally and exercise with such a busy life but, if you make a committment to yourself you can be successful in your goals..it just takes planning. I don't think I have sat for 1 hour to watch TV all year...honestly.I have watched myself drastically change over the months, starting at 40% BodyFat and pushing 200 pounds. Right now 130 pounds and 15% Bodyfat.I have experienced huge results and dozens of inches lost off my frame. Gone through size after size of clothing, having to purchase clothes from the size 15..(18 at one time) to a size 4. I have learned the smaller you get , the harder it becomes to loose. Every thing you put on your plate matters, the sleep you get matters, every time you walk into the gym and the time you put in matters. Much sweat, pain and determination has gone into my life, and it has been illuminating.My nutrition has been remarkable. From wholesome treats, to homemade healthy meals. I gave up many of my staple items for this journey of mine and it has paid off. I have no longer a feeling of fatigue, mood swings and sugar cravings. I am happier and feel healthier in everyway. Many people have questioned my incentive for this change in lifestyle, some woman have been mean, rude and plain right insulting. So I am going to open my can of worms to let some insite in to why I am so passionate, and determined to achieve a lifestyle hats active and healthy through exercise and clean foods.Growing up with divorced parents, then into foster care due to an unhappy living environment lead to smoking, partying, drug use, fast food and a poor self esteem. When my mother took her life, I became the heaviest I had ever been. Size 18. I used food for comfort, cigarettes and alcohol to relive stress. My attitude about the world around me suffered for quite sometime. So, before I had children I already encountered a few of lifes major stresses. I did manage to loose some of the weight before my marriage and children but, ballooned back to 200 after the birth of both children.My turning point was on the 30th birthday I was going out for dinner with my husband when, nothing in my closet fit. I had to go out and buy a big pair of jeans and felt embarrassed and not very attractive. I felt like I let myself down.I cried, I was devastated. I woke up the next morning and joined the gym. Battling the elements, I brought my 6 week old baby girl and 22 month old boy every morning to the gym , dropped them off in the daycare room so, I can have time to exercise. There we're mornings I'd rather not go, I was tired from the busyness of being a mom, wife, housekeeper and a dog walker. Who was I? I was lost.. I went back to work and continued my visits to the gym, eating healthy and keeping stress to a minimum. It had been years since I gave up cigarettes and drugs we're long gone from my life and alcohol was limited to wine here and there. I finally was seeing clear and focused. I had no excuse anymore. I overcame so many obstacles, and my self confidence was building. I was becoming a role model. I was positive and strong. I began by learning by going back to the basics. Cooking my own meals, snacks and treats. I have achieved the impossible. I have became I true role model for my children, my family, friends and co-workers. I am in the best shape of my life, I am full of life, energy, stamina, and I am finally in control of my choices. I feel Amazing.It has been a visualization of mine for 13 years to, have a body that is tight, toned, in shape and healthy. I am now going to give it everything I have to lose these last ;5 pounds I ;would like ;to lose a total of 85 pounds of fat by the end of this journey.I will continue the passion and love I have found in fitness and nutrition. I am changing careers, I am currently at Fleming College achieving high marks in my program of Recreation and Leisure. It is a 2 year program. When I am done, I want to work with people to help them reach their fullest potential. My Ultimate Goal is to Win a Figure or Bikini Show,to show that regardless of having children etc..you can get the body of your dreams. Thanks for reading my story! Mitzi Young