The first time I saw my before & after photos side by side, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.  Seeing my before photos on the internet, for all the world to see, was what I would describe as excruciatingly painful.  It wasn’t so much that I’m a modest person and didn’t want to show skin, no it was more because I had gone through so much in the two years prior to the before photos being taken.  I was faced with a breast cancer diagnosis twice in less than a year and ate non-stop  to mask my fears of it coming back.  I vividly remember the day my wonderful husband Mike took the before photos. I was embarrassed to have him see me, my fat and all my insecurities through a lens.

Two years later and not only did I have a new body, I had a new me.  I created a plan to get healthy and get in the best shape of my life. Getting there was hard work, but work that I wouldn’t trade for all the money in the world. I can honestly say that I love who I’ve become.  Maybe I was this person all along but I would never have known had I not gone through all the ups and downs of life.  I’m living proof that anyone can achieve their goals and dreams. 

When my photos were posted last year, I called my daughter and asked her to take a look. She immediately called back and said, “Mom, you looked swollen in your before photos. WOW…you look amazing now!”  My reply, “I was swollen…with fat.”  We laughed so hard we cried. That was a good feeling.

I hope you will follow me along on this continuing journey.  I’m always creating workout routines, recipes, menus and tons of tips to get you in the best shape of your life.  All this and more right here at Fit Fabulous Forever. For daily tips and motivation “Like” my facebook page.  If you have a desire to lose weight, get fit and stay that way permanently then don’t postpone it…start now, this moment and don’t look back. I’m here to support you!