We got Maria to officially hit the 170’s. She started at 187lbs and trimmed 2.5 inches off her waist. She was no stranger to the gym when she started with me but she felt like she needed to start learning how to feed her body correctly to help her fitness journey.
“I want to be able to feel confident in my body. My main goal is not to get fully shredded with huge muscles but feeling confident and comfortable and being able to wear whatever I want without having to worry about if I look to fat or if it doesn’t fit right. I want to be able to go shopping and enjoy it because I can buy clothes that fit great. “
What were your reservations before you started with me?
I think the thing that scared me the most was the idea of a) us not connecting together and b) looking dumb when doing exercises in front of people.
Where were you before you coached with me? What were your struggles? Paint the picture for us.
I think my biggest struggle was committing to this personal lifestyle. When I did commit it would be an extreme change and thus I’d quit so fast. For example when going on a diet I would cut out everything completely rather than gradually getting into it. Also I never really thought “meal plans” could be so delicious, balanced and healthy. I used to think if I ate salads daily it would help (now I know it’s not the case)
What was the breakthrough you had during our coaching?
*ALL THINGS WERE A BREAKTHROUGH. I think my personal breakthrough was when I let my guard down and poured my heart into my journal and it broke me but also allowed me to rebuild myself, slowly but surely I’ve become so strong mentally and it’s whats help me commit to being healthy versus forcing myself. I’m working towards a goal rather than a picture of what society makes me think I should look like
What are the actual specific results that you got?
Before I was soooooooooo self conscious about my physical appearance, now even though I’m not where I want to be I feel good and comfortable for the first time in my body. I’m not starving myself to see my results but rather enjoying life and allowing my body to enjoy as well without depriving it of what it asks and may need of me. I feel comfortable wearing crop tops. Not only does that tie in with me feeling physically good but mentally I feel strong and free. I now have no voice in my head telling me “no don’t wear that” or “no you can’t” but rather I feel empowered to try my best and keep trying even when I don’t succeed. Now even at the gym I’m not scared to go into the weights section, I don’t limit myself but rather push myself because I know I can. Emotionally I still have my days like any human but I always remind myself that I’m strong enough to push through and there’s always someone I can turn to. Physical as well I’m strong and I feel it.
TOTALLY TRANSFORMED!
Who would you recommend this for?
Anyone, we all have things we can always work on. Whether it be mentally or physically. Working out is an escape from our daily reality.
General Review
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH JACLYN. you’ve made me feel so empowered and strong all around. You’ve taught me sooooo much and I can never fully express my gratitude. I’ve never felt so free and the assurance you’ve given me of molding me into a strong individual guarantees me that I am capable of so much more. The only boundaries and barriers I have are those that I create for myself if they are there I am ready to break through them with no fear.
