Gloria
NOV 16, 2020
It’s very important to note the following:
I’ve been working with Jackie on and off since at least 2011 when I first reached out to her to get me ready for the wedding. When I basically got into my dress and walked down the aisle I quit. Then it became a back and forth from there. God bless Jackie and her passion for fitness and MJF and her patience. Because truth be told I would have quit on myself!
But between 2011-2018 I've had this on and off relationship with MJF. It’s important to note that I was the problem. MJF has always had all the solutions for me if I would of just stopped to TRUST THE PROCESS! But all I ever wanted was easy fixes! I followed every fad diet you can think of- even hiding it from Jackie at times.
In late 2018 early 2019 I hit my first low rock bottom weighing 162lbs. I started training 5Xs a week but like I said I was coming home and eating like crap and drinking margaritas! Thinking it would outweigh all the bad. Countless of jeering with Jackie- plans etc I was sabotaging because I wasn’t 100% honestly in. I lost weight only to gain it all back. So as you can see the journey has been a long one. As crappy as 2020 has been September changed my life! Things finally clicked and fell into place- and I have learned what trusting the process is all about!
Recent post from Gloria…
I have written and rewritten as well as read and reread this post many times debating whether or not I want to share my journey.
After talking to my husband who is my biggest supporter and cheerleader on this journey- I decided I’m fucking proud of my journey and what I have accomplished.
I also felt it in my heart to share because of the outpouring of love and support from friends near & far. Constantly cheering me on- sending me the sweetest messages telling ME- that I... little old me MOTIVATES THEM! I never thought in my wildest dreams did I think that I could possibly motivate or inspire anyone. Let me take you to June 1, 2020 the day my daughters graduation pictures were scheduled to take place. I remember going to my closet to put on this dress I had purchased for this once in a lifetime occasion. I put it on... or at least tried to, only to fail- the dress wouldn’t budge- I remember looking at myself in the mirror and feeling embarrassed & ashamed! How did I let myself get here! I couldn’t believe it. I did what you shouldn’t do and hopped on the scale... I couldn’t believe the number staring back at me! It read 183.4lbs! The photo shoot had to go on. I put on the only thing that looked ok- my lularoe Carly. I was miserable but I had to make the best of that day. I remember coming home and crying alone in the bathroom. I finally opened up to my husband. Who said let’s do something about it as if it was so easy. I remember feeling angry at him, unsure why I did, maybe I was trying to cover up the anger I had for myself. That same night my little Leilei came to me and said “Mommy don’t worry, I’ll help you.” That very next day 6/2/2020 my journey officially started Leilani & I did a 2 mile walk around our neighborhood. Boy was that hard I felt so out of breath. But from there little by little we started pushing ourselves. One day we did 10 miles!!! We then started being adventurous and we began biking, hiking, and running. Everyday is something new.
Between June 2 and September 7th I lost 32lbs on my own- by daily exercise & semi eating right. I was still struggling with quitting the cocktails!! I tried doing things on my own for a while by watching and following others on social media and looking at youtube online workouts. But I wasn't as consistent or really knew what I was doing. You may wonder why I didn’t reach out to Ms. Jackie Fitness first. That’s because I was embarrassed and ashamed I was 20lbs heavier than my previous time I’d hit rock bottom and she helped me out.... But on September 7th the journey that helped me accomplish the unimaginable started. When my BF- sister in Christ & trainer, Jacqueline Strengholt reached out to me about the S.I.T 8 week challenge I thought she was crazy! No way could I possibly complete that challenge! I made up a million excuses as to why I couldn’t join in- but she wouldn’t take no for an answer and I’m so thankful that she didn’t because her training, workouts, text messages, meal prep calendar and educating me on nutrition helped me get to the next level. See picture 2 the hardest picture to share! But that’s what I was able to accomplish in 8 short weeks! From Sept 7th to Nov. 4th I lost an additional 21.6 pounds. For a total of 53.6 lost. With Jackie’s S.I.T more challenge I learned more about myself, my health, my relationship with fitness and food.
It all FINALLY AFTER YEARS & YEARS OF TRYING IT FINALLY CLICKED. You can’t exercise daily and continue to eat & drink like shit and act as if calories don’t count and expect to lose weight. It doesn’t work that way. My journey isn’t over. It’s only just begun. I’m ready to take this next level. My hard work, dedication and commitment is paying off. All I’ve ever wanted and asked my husband for is a tummy tuck. But now all I ask is for my training sessions to continue. I can’t explain who this new me is. But she’s here to stay. It’s not all about the weight loss and physical aspect. That’s the cherry on top. This is the happiest I’ve been with the reflection in the mirror in a very long time. This is about health and fitness and becoming a better healthier version of myself. I want to be around forever for my husband & daughters. I’m a happy wife & a proud mom of 2 beautiful girls I carried and gave birth to. I’ll never have a flat tummy and I love my tiger stripes! My only goal now is to continue on this journey.
