My Road To Getting Healthy And Fit-Part 2

A quick recap from Part 1.

How to get healthy and fit? I lost my pregnancy weight from eating healthy and controlled portions, and started working out at the gym. I found a new addiction. Working out! 

Now a step forward.

I cannot describe in enough words how I feel about working out. It is incredible. Not only I witnessed my physical transformation, but my mind and soul were transformed. If you are thinking that working out may be tough, then don’t worry. Remember to start slow and gradually work your way up. You don’t need to start going crazy and hit the gym for 2 hours every day like a beast. The goal is to get healthy and fit.

As my body was transforming, I was loving it, and that had a positive effect on my emotional and mental well-being. After all, seeing that hard work paying off is rewarding, right? Roughly a little more than a year into working out, I wanted to do more. I wasn’t sure, but I thought maybe I wanted to do a bodybuilding show and compete in the bikini division. However, I thought “I’m not in my 20’s, I’m in my 40’s! I can’t compete with younger girls”. Also, it wasn’t just what I was thinking. I mentioned the idea to a couple of friends, and most of them said “You are too old for this!” Fast forward another year, and I still wanted to do a show but had no clue from where to start, who to work with – nothing. So, once again, I started doing some research, I went to Instagram.

I was going through a pretty difficult time in my life with my kids and the effects my divorce had on them, and what it had done to our family. My physical and emotional health as well as my personal life suffered greatly. I met someone in the fitness industry who was completely honest with me, who was a ray of hope in my life. I was drowning, and he pulled me out! I owe my best friend everything because she was dating him and she pushed me to meet with him. He was an IFBB pro. Which for those who don’t know, an IFBB pro refers to a professional bodybuilder who has won national championships. So when I met him, I figured he would be candid with me and the industry. Here was another important day of my life that I will never forget, another AH-HA moment.

I shared all my concerns with him and discussed how I was in a state of self-doubt, and he assured me that God had a plan for me. And he also said to me, “I know you can do this and you will be amazing at it and your journey will help others. Earn your pro card and inspire other women just like yourself to reach for the stars and grab them.” And that’s just what I did.

I competed in my 1^st show eight weeks later, earned 2^nd place, and I was hooked. What got me hooked me was the process. Going through prep; preparing for the show was so exciting. Each day seeing my body change, in fact, transform, and getting an eight pack was so awesome. Eating 6-7 times a day and doing two gym sessions a day was tough, but yet so rewarding. Then came the day of the show. Putting on my sparkly suit, getting my hair and makeup done, stepping on stage, and competing with all the other competitors was incredible!

So as I wrap up, let me remind you that when you set a goal for yourself and work hard to achieve your goal by putting in all the blood, sweat, and tears, it changes you. It does something to you. It transforms you! It gives you an extra beat to your step, a longer lasting smile on your face, a bigger heart to love, a feeling of content, and confidence that NO ONE can take away from you!

If you want specific help, or have questions, bring it to the forum page at, “Ask Jen”.