Diane H. needed a major change in her life after experiencing a tragedy. She suddenly found herself depressed and turned to food for comfort. She needed to lose 100 pounds, and Slim in 6 helped her do that in just one year!! She lost 40 pounds in her first six weeks, and kept after it, literally working her butt off. Congrats to Diane!! Read her amazing story in her own words below.
Prior to being introduced to Beachbody, I had struggled with my weight for several years. I had a tragic event occur in my life and I did not know how to deal with it and so I dove into my work to ignore the thoughts and began to feed my emotions with food. In January 2012, I looked in the mirror and did not recognize the woman starting back at me. I weighed in at 298 pounds. I was overweight, stressed, filled with sadness, deeply depressed, felt completely defeated and had a very bad relationship with food. I knew something needed to change and I needed to be that change! And so I embarked on a journey to lose 100 pounds and rediscover myself and the life that I had lost.
My weight prevented me from living. I was fearful of beginning any type of workout or physical activity. I also began to isolate myself from my family and friends do to my embarrassment. I felt as if I was in my own prison, I didn’t attend family or friend events. I missed weddings, birthday parties and holiday events.
I heard about Slim in 6 from a friend. I tried so many different types of programs and I couldn’t keep up with them and it mentally defeated me. With Slim in 6 , I could actually complete the workouts without pressure on my knees or back because it¹s a low impact aerobic workout program. It was also very convenient to travel with and perform the workouts in my hotel room. I travel weekly for work and this program was perfect! In addition, I was able to complete the workouts; I felt a sense of accomplishment each time I worked out which really helped me mentally to break through the barriers and fears to continue moving forward!
My goal was to lose 100 pounds in 1 year and I accomplished that goal! I love the beach and when I reaches my 100 pound weight loss goal, I celebrated in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with my husband and close friends. I used that trip as my grand reveal in a bikini! I remember feeling so proud and confident as I walked down the beach in my bikini. I hadn’t felt that way in years.
I have been able to regain my self-confidence, overcome my depression, get my nutrition back on track and rebuild my body. Most of all, I gained control of my life again. Today I am happier and healthier than I have ever been and I owe it all to Beachbody! I can honestly say that Beachbody saved my life.