It was December 2008 and my weight was at 267 pounds, I realized my weight was getting out of control and was worried that if I don’t do something, I’d keep gaining weight.  Like many other woman, I had gained extra weight when I became pregnant at the age of 29 and can remember being 250 pounds at my heaviest during my pregnancy, well my baby is now 10 years old and I am heavier now than when I was pregnant with her.  I can no longer use having a baby as an excuse, so I became determined to gain control of my weight.

 Finding what works

 January 2009, I met trainer Jackie Allen at Mind B4 Body Fitness & Spa and discussed what my goals are, she scheduled weekly workout sessions with me and she made it accommodating to my schedule, as a single mom and working full time, meeting with me at the gym at 5 am.  The first couple of weeks I started to notice change and this kept me motivated and also knowing that Jackie would be there at 5 am kept me from canceling.  I also started eating healthier foods like fish, grilled salmon, chicken and fresh veggies.  Jackie and Reggie Allen also discussed the importance of adding protein to my diet so that I do not lose muscle which is very important.  I love there vanilla protein shakes and it just works for me.

Ultimate compliment

 My scale now reads 210 pounds and I feel great.  My friends and co-workers are now coming to me telling me how proud they are of me and how good I look, and some have now become motivated to lose weight and would like to know what am I doing, I tell them that I know it sounds text book, but it’s the truth, I’m just working out and eating healthier.  I have now become hooked on working out and know that I will continue until I reach my goal weight.  I am now looking forward to being fabulous and fit at forty and so can you!

Thanks so much Jackie for your dedication.

 Kim Hall

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