A sharp pain in my abdomen, so bad I could not take it, was what sent me to the ER on November of 2009. When I first was triage at the ER, the first diagnosis that I was confirmed was that I was pregnant. But concerned about my pain, and the fact that I was spotting, made the doctors admit me for further evaluation. After long hours and a ultrasound test, they realized that there was no pregnancy in the uterus. They feared that it could be in the fallopian tubes, making it a pregnancy at risk.
Three days in the hospital and I was sent home. I could possibly had an early miscarriage or the pregnancy could continue inside the tube and cause my death.
After further blood test, it was confirmed that I had a miscarriage. I consider this a wake up call for me and a blessing from God. Sometimes events in our life happen to teach us something.
I continued to have abdominal pains and concerned about it, I went to another doctor. He said it plainly. You have a muscle strain, what you need to do is loose some weight to help you. At first I did not think of it seriously. In fact it took me more than a year to realize that I needed to take care of my health.
March of 2011, I had a complete check-up. Doctor said I was 10 pounds overweight. Ok, I need to do something about it now. So thanks to my sister, who let me borrow her Insanity DVD workouts, I started exercising. The first time I only finished one month of the program. By my son's First Communion, I was able to fit a nice dress. I felt good. My energy was up. And I lost 5 pound. That I later gained 2 lbs. back.
Seeing the good results of doing exercise. And how when I was not doing them, my energy decreased, I once again set up a goal for the summer. This time I did the 60 days of the program. My weight stayed at 130. But my energy level went up. And the plus bonus was that I dropped from a size 10 to a size 8.
I still have another 5 pounds to loose. See when you start exercising you build up lean muscle. Muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat, but takes up less space then fat. This is why I have not yet lost the weight but I have lost inches.
I joined a group on Facebook that motivates me. I learn about the goals of others, what they are working on, what their diet consists of. One thing they all talk about is Shakeology. A vitaming packed supplement powder that helps them to loose weight, feel energized and helps them stop the cravings.
I had heard so much about shakeology that I decided to try it. The only problem is that its a little expensive.
My friend and coach Angie, told me that I could order a challenge pack from beachbody.com and it will be less.
I had been wanting to get the program Body Gospel. Its an exercise program with Christian worship music. So I ordered the challenge pack for Body Gospel from Beachbody. It arrived in just a few days. Even though I did not pay for expedite service.
I began the challenge on 2/6/2012, the program lasts for 30 days. So to find out more about my results keep posted with my regular post. At the end of the 30 days, I will update this page and give you the end results.