“I am 51 yrs young and even though I have been going through menopause for some time, this year seemed to be different. I have never weighed this much since I was pregnant 23 yrs ago. My eating habits were pretty much the same, I was exercising, but my body felt uncomfortable and soft, I was demotivated and never before have I ever had to “jump” into my jeans to get them up. So when signing up again (not my first challenge) I told Leiere that I was in menopause, and was afraid that all the food – we know how much we eat on these challenges – may not work for me. As always, us LFF babes are always given that extra special attention – and Lei told me she would work with it.
I needed that accountability & guidance to manage this new stage in my life with eating the proper nutrition for my age, body etc.
I was not doubtful of the process for others – and knowing it works from past challenges – but I was doubtful of my own self-acceptance of the stage I am going through. But Leieres words: “our bodies change! Our journeys are difficult. You can’t compare another intake with this one. Consistent daily effort! You can do this!” gave me encouragement. I did not stick to it 100%, I failed a few days (even consecutively) but I chose to get up every day and do my routine – and that’s because there is a coach believing in you, teaching you to believe in yourself. I learnt that even with a few bad days here and there, you can still see (or feel) the results.
I feel great – I no longer have to jump into my jeans LOL! I gave up weighing myself, because that number wasn’t budging anyway.
I chose to go pescatarian (vegetarian for many years) – so with fish added to my diet my meal plans were delicious. The exercises were also tougher – having, at times, 4 leg/butt days in the week, and I liked knowing that I had worked my body even though only doing the home routine, and having minimum equipment – the workouts still do their thing!
Leiere, your constant motivation, advice from you or your ambassadors is truly amazing. I may not be active on the group, but the quick responses % support from all the LFF ladies is great. The portal is fabulous, the layout of everything fantastic.
This is definitely not my last challenge. Even if I will never be body perfect, the fact that I know the nutrition is good, and what I am putting into my body allows me to have that 80/20 way of living!”
