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Monday, November 23, 2015

Live unapologetically YOU....

 
 
 

Real talk; a lot of my Facebook friends and even family members think I have gone off the deep end….but here’s the truth; I’ve found my passion and I’m living a life I've only dreamt of.  Before I started my journey with Beachbody, I was tired, anxious, sick all the time, drinking wine every night to unwind, and waking up feeling just as tired the next day.  NOW, I’m living a healthier lifestyle, exercising regularly, drinking super food shakes, feeling awake and aLiVe and energized, challenging myself to get out of my comfort zone and really LIVE, and helping others to do the same!!!  I’ve got this deep burning flame in my belly, and I’m worker harder and harder every day to achieve my goals with my own life and with my new business.
 
Am I driving you crazy on social media?  That’s okay with me J  There are SO many unhappy, hurting people that I can reach through social media, to make an impact in their lives just for being who I am, unapologetically!!  My passion, my goal is to HELP the broken who have fallen into depression and are living a life in fear of their health, in shame of the way they look and feel, to help them know they are worth it!
My life is not where I thought it would be. In fact, my life is WAY better! I still face fears, I still face disappointment, I still face hardships, yes, but I'm also being truly me!  I feel like I’ve truly found myself, my purpose, and I’m living a life by design. 
I challenge YOU to a life that is unapologetically YOU!  Live NOT for what others think, but for what brings you joy, for what and/or who is truly important to you.  Just be YOU……..there just might be someone waiting for you, to help them, to guide them, to give them the courage to face their fears and to find a better way of living.  Don’t apologize for being you! 


Saturday, November 21, 2015

Thankful for this life...

WWJD- It sounds corny, but seriously....consider this...

I stood at the sink grumbling to myself, this morning, as I washed a pile of dishes that I had allowed to pile up over the last 2 days.  I HATE doing dishes!  I kept thinking that I wish my husband would pitch in with the dishes more often, or that I could get my 6 year old to unload the dishwasher every day like she's supposed to.  Then suddenly, I felt very convicted.  How selfish of me to stand there complaining about my beautiful life! 

I was standing in my warm, cozy kitchen with the oven preheating to bake some of Nana Cunningham's famous sweet potato casserole for my hard working, loving husband to take to work to share with his coworkers.  My beautiful, healthy daughter is with my parents, happily baking all morning long.  My gorgeous, healthy son is running around in fuzzy pajamas, eating cheerios and wrestling with Daddy.  Later, I'll take a group of teenagers to pick out a Christmas tree to decorate together in our youth group building.  Then, I'll swing over to my parents house for an early Thanksgiving dinner with my family.  I have NOTHING to complain about!  I have more than enough food to eat, I have more than enough money to support my family..........

I was born in a country where I'm not persecuted for my religion, where I don't have to worry about a a war that's going on right outside my front door, where I don't have to pack up my family, pay every cent that I own to take a treacherous journey to a safer land, only to be turned away because of the sin of others who are extremists. 

Many people are saying send them back to their own country; let them fight for themselves and for their land, but most are not armed, most are probably traumatized more than we know, many are women and children.  These are human beings!  Children of God, just like us, whether they worship our God or not.

I know there are homeless people in this country and that we as a people have not done enough for them; that our government has failed them!  But what if everyone who is using that as an argument goes out and does something about it themselves?  What if we take it upon ourselves to show other human beings love and compassion?  If we ALL did SOMETHING, maybe we could solve the problem.  We can't sit back and expect our government to do everything for us.

As we approach Thanksgiving, these things are weighing heavily on my heart.  I know LOTS of people will disagree with me, and I know the risks of bringing them into our country, I know I'll probably be verbally attacked by people who have strong feelings that are not the same as mine, but that's allowed in this country too.  We all have a voice!  I also know that I follow a God who does not want me to live in fear, who does not want me to make decisions based on fear, whom I trust to protect me, whom I know loves everyone, no matter where they come from or what God they believe in.  I know that I am called to love others and treat them the way I want to be treated, and to show love and compassion. 

That is all.  My heart is full of thanks this year, but it is also full of sadness for all of the pain, fear, and hate in the world.



Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Big News!!!

 
Big Changes Coming in the Cunningham Household!! 
(NO...I'm not pregnant)
 
 
 
I've been babysitting full-time for the last 3 years to help support our family.  While I love kids and was happy to be able to contribute to my family, I am THRILLED to announce that I have REPLACED the income that I was making babysitting with my new job as a Beachbody coach!!!!  As of January 1, I will no longer be babysitting!!!  My babysitting gig was a huge blessing to my family for years, and often kept us financially afloat, but I am beyond excited to focus all of my attention on my own family again, and also to have more time to devote to Beachbody, which has connected me with so many amazing people and has allowed me to help people live happier, healthier lives!
 
 
I can't tell you what a blessing this job has been to me, not just financially, but physically and spiritually.  I'm not at my goal body, but coaching keeps me accountable, and I'll never stop taking care of myself :)  It's also ridiculously fun and brings me SO much joy!!
 
 
NOW it's time for me to Pay it Forward!  I see the growth potential in this business now, and I'm never going to stop reaching out to others and helping them get healthy!!  At first my goal was just to help a few people and to make enough to cover my own program purchases and Shakeology, which I LOVE!!  I've been making enough to cover my own monthly Shakeology order since my first month as a coach!  NOW I see that this can be my STAY-AT-HOME-FOREVER job, and I want to mentor others to do the same! 

**If you are self motivated and have a heart for helping others, I'd love to add you to my upcoming Coach Apprenticeship** 
 
 
 
 
I'm opening up 3 spots on my team for people who want to make a difference in the lives of others, and change their own in the process!!!!  If you're interested, please use the link below to apply...
 






Sunday, November 15, 2015

And Hope Arises....

 
 
And Hope Arises.....

 
 
I'm having a hard time finding the words to explain how I'm feeling today. Last night I did a hop, skip, jump, and then a triple back flip out of my comfort zone. I've struggled with anxiety, including social anxiety, for years. In the last year, I've been on a journey of self love and working on living a healthier lifestyle. God has put so many amazing people in my life during this time, and I've been really trying to do what I feel like he's calling me to do. I took a leap of faith and became a Beachbody coach, even though I'm not super fit or a picture of perfection in that area, I listened to a calling that had been pulling on my heart for months and became a youth leader in a local youth group, even though I don't feel qualified, and more recently, I agreed to sing back-up in a concert with my beautiful friend, Stephanie Slaybaugh, even though the thought of standing up on a stage in front of people made me feel like I might have a heart attack and die! All of these things have brought me so much joy and I've gained SO much by giving of myself and serving others!!
 
I love to sing, and God has given me a gift that I've chosen to only use in my kitchen and in my mini van since I quit performing in high school. It felt amazing to get all glammed up last night, something that I rarely do as a stay at home mom. In the last few days I've been feeling so much doubt in my ability. I was terrified that I would ruin the concert for my friend, I was terrified to wear clothes that someone else chose for me, I thought I'd be SO self concious and was SO stressed over my appearance this week. As my friends and I prepared for the show, my anxiety grew, but I began to feel such a peace inside. As I took the stage, I pulled at my clothes, that were amazing, but again, way outside of my comfort zone. My legs and hands trembled, and I was too terrified to look out in the crowd, so I closed my eyes. I closed my eyes and everything melted away. The truth of the matter is that it wasn't about me AT ALL; it was about God. It was about praising God and sharing our gift to move the spirit in others; to give them hope. I forgot about worrying about my hair, my makeup, my clothes, the people in the audience, EVERYTHING, and just focused on WHY I was there. I sang a duet with my best friend and it was terrifying, but such a rush. People told me that I was amazing, but the truth is that God gave me the strength, the courage, and the gift to do what I did last night. All I had to do was be brave enough to let Him use me!
 
I've learned that going outside of our comfort zone only grows us! It's not easy, but I encourage you to pray, and ask God how He wants to use you, and do it, even if it terrifies you; TRY! 
 
  
Shameless plug, check out my beautiful, talented friend on iTunes. Stephanie Slaybaugh. She is changing lives and I am proud to have been a tiny part of her incredible ministry.
 
#andHopeArises #StephanieOfficial

Thursday, October 8, 2015

My first Beachbody 3 Day Refresh

My first 3 Day Refresh!!
 
 
I Feel Freaking Ah-Mazing!!
 
I decided to try the Beachbody 3 Day Refresh for the first time because I have trouble with SUGAR!! I tend to do really well for several months, and then I slowly start to spiral. I end of feeling crappy and gaining 3 to 5 pounds every time... SO FRUSTRATING!  
 
The 3 Day Refresh claims to give you a clean break from bad habits, and that's EXACTLY what I needed.  I was also hoping to get rid of the bloating that I've been dealing with from making poor food choices. 
 
All I can say is, BAZINGA, people!!!! BAZINGA!!!  I had an awesome experience with my Refresh!!  I feel SO REFRESHED!!  For real, I woke up today feeling incredible!! I haven't had coffee in 3 days, and I have SO much energy, I feel lighter (no more bloat), I'm not as gassy (tmi), and my mental clarity is restored!  Let's talk about what my 3 Days looked like... I kept things SUPER simple. 
 
 
I woke up, my usual exhausted self on Monday.  I was excited to start my Refresh, but SUPER bummed that I wouldn't be having my beloved cup of morning coffee (....or 3)  The meal plan suggests that you refrain from drinking coffee to get the full benefit of the program, but does allow black or naturally sweetened (stevia)coffee if you HAVE to have it! I wanted to give this my ALL, so I went for it! 
 
The meal plan starts you off with an 8-10 oz glass of water first thing to get our system going!!  (I usually do this anyway..)
Breakfast consists of a Shakeology shake (I used my FAV; vegan chocolate) and 1 serving from the Fruit options listed on the plan.  I chose to have half a banana every morning.  This was about the time I expected a caffeine headache to kick in, but, to my surprise, I was totally fine and completely satisfied with this meal. 
 
An hour later, you are allowed to consume an 8oz cup of unsweeted herbal or green tea.  (stevia sweetener allowed)  I had a cup of herbal tea sweetened with a packet of stevia, which made me happy :)
 
An hour later it was time for my first Fiber Sweep (digestive health drink) I WAS TERRIFIED that I would gag.  I mixed it with 8 oz of VERY cold water and shook it like crazy.  To my surprise, it tasted lemonade-ish...I chugged that baby down, no problem!!  I didn't want to let it get clumpy.
 
  Fiber Sweep!!!
 
 
Lunch consisted of a Vanilla Fresh shake, 1 serving from the fruit option list, 1 serving from the vegetable option list, and 1 serving from the Healthy Fats list.  The Vanilla Fresh shake is a high protein shake that helps to satisfy hunger.  It delivers essential nutrition that your body needs for healthy weight loss.  It's also a good source of Fiber, and it's both dairy and soy free.  I'm not a vanilla person, and I DON'T like Vanilla Shakeology, so I didn't think I would like this.  On day 1, I chose to mix it with my fruit option; strawberries!  It was actually REALLY good with the strawberries.  I also chose to have baby carrots with hummus.  I felt completely satisfied with this meal.
 
  mmmmmm....
 
 
The afternoon snack was a choice from the vegetable list and 1 serving from the healthy fats list.  I mixed tomato and avocado.  DELISH and satisfying.
 
There's another option for afternoon tea, and I enjoyed it again. THIS is when a caffeine headache hit me like to of bricks.  YOWZA!!  I powered through!
 
Dinner consisted of a Vanilla Fresh shake and 1 serving from the Dinner Recipes that come with the program.  You are also allowed to have 1 cup of organic vegetable broth, if you want, but I didn't.  Since I wasn't allowed to add fruit to my shake, I added cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, and to my surprise, I LOVED IT!  I chose to make the Cucumber and tomato salad for dinner every night.  Easy peasy and yummy!  I was satisfied with this every night. 
 
 
 
To finish off the day, there was an option for evening tea, which I took advantage of every night. 
 
I got hungry every night around 9:30, but chose to chug some water and go to bed! I slept great!!!
 
The only thing I changed in the 2nd and 3rd day was at lunch time.  I had an apple with almond butter with my shake and carrots on Tuesday, and steamed green beans with my lunch on Wednesday. 
 
I did not experience another caffeine headache and felt great!!  My husband prepared some amazing paninis for himself and our children for dinner on Tuesday night, which was tough to turn down, but I did.  We also took our kids to the movies.  The fam had popcorn, and I did NOT! I chose to sip water and chew sugar free gum.  I was worried that I'd cave, but I had my Vanilla Fresh shake right before we left, and I was surprisingly fine :) 
 
NOW FOR MY RESULTS: 
 
The BEST result for me was the way that I feel.  My mental clarity is restored, my bloating is gone, I feel energized and fabulous!  I feel much more in control of my cravings and I have a better sense of when I'm truly hungry.  I also struggle with emotional eating, so this is super valuable!!  I'll definitely be doing this again after the holidays!! 
 
My physical results:  I lost 4 pounds in 3 days!! 
 

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Oops...I gained 5 pounds....

This was my face this morning when I stepped on the scale!! 
 
 
Real Talk: I've been slowly spiraling out of control with my eating lately, and despite keeping up with my workouts, I've put on 5 pounds!! This would usually be a huge crash and burn moment for me, but I've been working on learning to love myself and giving myself grace; I AM human after all. I hadn't been weighing myself lately, and today when I went to slip into some jeans, I thought "UH OH! These bad boys are getting TIGHT." RED ALERT RED ALERT!!

The very LAST thing I wanted to do was tell anyone, though. I mean HELLO, I'm a beachbody coach. How embarrassing! But thanks to my Beachbody family, I have a lot of support. This morning my coach shared the importance of being honest and sharing my own imperfect journey. I'm a coach, I'm helping people reach their goals and get healthy, but I need accountability too!! SO, moral of the story, IF you happen to see me out with a donut in one hand and a sugary Starbucks beverage in the other, you have my permission to smack me :)   ....maybe just warn me first. 

 

Sunday, September 13, 2015

My First Stitch Fix!!

Got my Stitch Fix in the mail today!!! I had requested a great pair of jeans, and they sent me 2 options; a pair of skinnies and a pair of boyfriend jeans. The boyfriend jeans were too short and very unflattering. The skinnies, though, fit like a glove! I love them, and I'll be buying them. I loved the elephant shirt too, but everything was a bit expensive, so I'm just getting the jeans this time. These jeans were $98.  The shirts were $48 each.



 
Don't mind my dirty mirror :)
I did not include a picture of the boyfriend jeans.

 They also sent me a beautiful green purse, but I dont need any purses.  The jeans were more than I would usually spend, but I'm trying to build a wardrobe of quality basics.  I'll be doing another Fix when I lose my next 10 pounds :)  ‪#‎onamission‬

If you'd like to try a Stitch Fix, please let me know. I'd appreciate it if you use my code :)

https://stitchfix.com/referral/3170695

Grateful in October!

OK, friends. SO I was totally inspired by the sermon at church this morning. The current series is called Thrive, and Pastor Jake spoke about changing your perspective through Gratitude. I created Journey Dynasty because I believe the journey to wellness is SO important. I want to help people to be the best they can be both physically and mentally! With that being said, I've decided to put together a FREE group to focus on Gratitude in the month of October. I realize that some might think November would be a more appropriate time, but I don't want to wait until November :) 

Obviously I'm still in the VERY early stages of planning this group, but I wanted to start putting together a list of participants to be sure that people would want to join me :) I'll be doing this myself whether I have a group to lead or not, but I'd love to share this experience with others. If you'd like to join me, please comment below with, "I'm in!" or message me :)
Ready......set....GO

 

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Hello, my name is Jill, and I'm an emotional eater....



It's so difficult to watch someone that you love dearly struggling; to helplessly watch them face big scary stuff that you can't do ANYTHING about!  I rely strongly on the power of prayer, but I am human, and I, my friends, am an EMOTIONAL EATER.  My mind seeks comfort in a few glasses of wine, a donut, some chocolate...all things that are fine in moderation, but they make me feel miserable.  It's SO frustrating to have spent a week really focusing on putting only healthy things that make me feel good into my body, and then, BAM....a few hundred calories in a 24 hour period and I'm bloated, tired, gassy (sorry, tmi, but true) and REALLY frustrated with myself.  I've been on a good path. I've been making better choices for myself and for my life, and I'll continue to push. I am, after all, a work in progress.  I will NOT let this journey that I'm on be defined by my mistakes, but by how many times I get back up and keep going.  You've probably seen me post videos and posts about this before, and this might not be the last time, but tomorrow, I'll wake up, and do what's best for my body again, and when I falter again, because we all do, I'll get back up again.

This problem weighs on me heavier now because I'm trying to help others to achieve their fitness/nutrition/weight loss goals.  My first instinct is usually to HIDE these incidents.  I mean, come on, I'm trying to be a wellness coach for goodness sake!!!  But I don't want to hide.  I know I'm not the only person out there who struggles with emotional eating, and I want you to know that you're not defined by this weakness!!!  Get back up and Keep Going! We only get this one life here on Earth, and I don't know about you, but I'm not going to spend it feeling bad about myself!!

This is me...imperfect, but NEVER giving up :)

Thursday, August 20, 2015

My prayer as I send my sweet girl to First Grade!!








Lord, Heavenly Father, hold my sweet girl in your loving arms as she lets go of my hand and walks into a big brick building; a place where I can't protect her or guide her, where she could face big scary things like rejection, hate, even violence.  Guard her body, her mind, and her heart. 

Lord, help my sweet girl to be a good friend; kind, compassionate, and welcoming.  I've seen glimpses of mean spiritedness in her that sometimes girls use against one another; why do we do that?!  I'll send her to school with a reminder to treat others how she wants to be treated; please help her not to forget!

Lord, my sweet girl is loud, impulsive, and opinionated.  Please help her teacher to remember that this sometimes difficult child is my BABY.  I pray that her teacher is loving, patient, and kind.  I pray that she guides her gently in the right direction.

I pray that my sweet girl never feels alone or afraid, but if she does that she turns to you for comfort, as I've tried to teach her to do.  I pray that she misses me when she's away, but that she continues to grow into the confident, independent girl that she's turning into. 

Lord, I pray that you give me strength and ease my anxiety as we enter this next stage of my sweet girl's life, because I know my prayers can be unrealistic. I know she has to face the world on her own; she has to experience things that I wish she didn't have to, she has to be punished and guided by someone else's rules, she has to live her own life.  Give me the strength to smile and push back the tears as she kisses me and walks away, so that I don't cause her any stress or anxiety. 

Thank you, Lord, for my sweet girl. 

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

It's that time of year, ladies...BACK TO SCHOOL!!

For those of you with school age children, things are about to crazy OR some of you may have a little more down time on your hands. Whichever the case may be, it's difficult to maintain a fitness and nutrition routine during the summer, and it's time to make time for yourself! Make time to give your body the fitness and proper nutrition it needs to get you functioning at your best! My September Challenge Group will focus ...on clean(er) eating and quick, 30 minute workouts with the 21 Day Fix! Some people will even be using Cize!!! 
 
Join us for support, accountability, tips and recipes, and FUN! You deserve to look and feel your best!

 Group starts on Tuesday, September 8! I've got 10 spots available. This one will fill up FAST, so comment below or message me if you're interested :)



 

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Becoming a Beachbody Coach - It's about SO much more than working out.




I became a Beachbody coach because I wanted to help others get on a path to good fitness and nutrition, because it made such a difference in my physical and mental health.  I struggle with anxiety and Fibromyalgia.  I'm medicated for my anxiety, but I was still struggling, and worried that I'd just always feel this way.  The clean eating and Shakeology have made my anxiety SO much more manageable. It's no longer something that I struggle with everyday, but rather just when there are BIG things going on; probably more like normal people :)  The exercise makes me feel like a rockstar, and I continue to surprise myself with what I can do physically. 

Becoming a Beachbody coach, however, is a whole other thing.  It feels incredible to hear people say that I'm inspiring them. ME??!  What?! I don't think I've ever inspired anyone in my whole life.  I certainly don't feel inspiring as I'm struggling to make good food choices, and stumbling a lot along the way.  Encouraging others is what I feel comfortable with.  It's always been my thing, even though I didn't always realize it.  Pouring into others is what I live for now, and coaching has given that to me.  I can't wait to wake up in the morning, log into Facebook, and check in with my Challengers.  Sometimes they're killing it with their workouts and meal plans, and sometimes they're really struggling; both I can completely relate to!  I love having these conversations and leaving them feeling more hopeful, more motivated, and ready for action!  I'm NOT perfect, but leading others fulfills me and keeps me motivated and accountable with my own fitness and nutrition.  I'm NOT an expert in any of these areas!! I'm just a girl who decided to make a change in her own life, and has been sharing my journey with others.

I've created Journey Dynasty because I want women to embrace the journey and learn to love themselves where they're at RIGHT NOW; trust the process and keep pushing, even when the scale isn't moving, even when they screw up big time and go on a binge, even when they miss a workout (or 2).  Keep moving forward and never give up on your goals.  I would honestly do this job for free, because I love it, BUT I'm actually making money to do this.  It still amazes me, and it sweetens the deal even more.  I'm fulfilled and LOVE what I do AND I'm making money to help support my family!!!  I'm now building a team of coaches who share my vision; women who have a heart for helping and encouraging others, who could use some extra accountability with their own fitness journey, and who would LOVE to earn some extra money!  I'm watching my paychecks grow and dreaming about what will be as I press on with this business!  I see financial freedom in my future, and it's SO motivating.  Helping people, staying accountable with my own health and fitness, and earning a living?!?!?!  WHAT?!?!  It sounds too good to be true, but the truth is that you get out of it what you put into it.  If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, please reach out to me. I'd love to share how I'm achieving all of this.


Monday, August 10, 2015

Make a change! Look and FEEL better!



A few things have changed for me since December...I've lost weight, I'm building muscle, I'm feeling great, my anxiety is much more manageable. *I also dyed my hair brown smile emoticon *
I've also had a lot of mental changes happening. I have often struggled with brain fog, some due to mom brain, but also as a symptom of my fibromyalgia. Eating clean, drinking Shakeology, and regular exercise has made a HUGE difference in my mental clarity!
I've also started "coaching" others as a Beachbody coach. Aside from parenting, of course, I've never had a job that was SO fulfilling. It feels amazing to help others achieve their goals, build confidence, and feel better overall! I love this journey that I'm on and I'd love to help YOU get started on a path to better health. Please message me for info!!

 

Never EVER give up on yourself!



Before I started with Beachbody, the anxiety that I've dealt with my whole life was at an all time HiGh!!! I had a very hard time leaving the house and in any social situation. I desperately WANTED to be with my friends, but my anxiety made me feel overwhelmed, afraid, paralyzed, trapped. I would force myself to get out to of the house, and never regretted it, but it was so difficult to force myself to do things that I was always physically and mentally exhausted. It's hard to explain, but it was just easier for me to stay home then to get myself all worked up just to go out in the world. I have amazing friends and family, but I felt very alone. I even had a hard time making myself go to church, which is right across the street from my house! I really wanted to contribute there in some way. I wanted to serve others, but I didn't feel like I had anything to offer. One Sunday morning, I read about a class that was being offered that would help you identify your spiritual gifts, and how to use them to serve others. I quickly signed up, but dropped out after my first class because it just made me TOO anxious. Ridiculous, I know!

Within a few weeks, I had decided to try some medication to help with my anxiety. After the initial haze of my first week on the medication, I felt quite a bit better, but not amazing. I was worried that nothing would help and that I'd feel that way forever. I also started gaining weight, which in turn, made my chronic pain from my Fibromyalgia worse. It's a vicious cycle with fibromyalgia, you're sore and in pain, so you want to lay around, but laying around makes you more sore and more miserable. UGH!

One evening, I was talking with one of my best friends, and somehow the topic of spiritual gifts came up. I shared how I was struggling with figuring out what I had to offer in that area. She smiled, and said, "Jill, your spiritual gift is that you're an encourager." I'm pretty sure I screamed, and said, "OH MY GOSH!! IS that a "thing" like a FOR REAL spiritual gift or are you just making that up?!" I adore you, Stephanie Slaybaugh; I call her my spiritual guide :)
So anyway, I had been reading about Shakeology and Beachbody programs, and decided to sign up as a coach with one of my dear friends. The clean eating and Shakeology had me feeling better by the end of week 1! My anxiety was under control, the brain fog that's associated with my Fibromyalgia was much better, and I had more energy than I'd had in a long time! I started sharing my story on Facebook, and couldn't believe the response from others! I slowly started getting customers, and they thanked me over and over for helping them, for inspiring them, for encouraging them!! It makes my heart SO happy to help others in this way. I would honestly do this job for free, but amazingly, I'm also making money to help support my family.

*MORAL OF THE STORY* NEVER EVER give up on yourself. I felt lost, I felt hopeless, I could feel the downward spiral happening within myself, but I made CHANGES. It wasn't always easy, but I MADE TIME, I PUT IN THE EFFORT, and I'm headed back in the right direction. Certainly my anxiety and fibromyalgia are not cured, but they're much more manageable. I thank God for Beachbody and the amazing people I've met as a result; other coaches and all of my customers.