Belly Dancing to Crossfit!

Maggie

Name: Maggie 

Height: 5'8"

Weight: 155

Goals: To build muscle, do the perfect handstand, compete in my first Crossfit competition, and start a Fit Mom support group. 

Motivation/support:  My husband, kids,coaches and friends. 

Hello from a former secret eater and Diet Coke addict.  My name is Maggie and I understand the struggles of staying healthy. 

I struggle with it everyday.  

Background story is this...  Use to be 70 pounds overweight. I remember sitting in our playroom with my 18 month old son and my 3 month old daughter and sweating.  It was October and I was sitting!!!!  I decided right then that I had to do something.  I wanted to be around for my children.  You see in my family we have a history or heart disease and diabetes. I refused to allow that to be my future.  My future was for my family and myself.  I started by eating smaller meals 6 times a day and walking.  I walked everyday. Soon I was able to jog and that's when I discovered running strollers.  It turns out I love running.   My goal was to lose the 70 pounds by my daughters first birthday and to run in my first 5k.  July of 2007 I did it!!!  I lost all 70 pounds and ran in my first 5k.  

It has been 9 years and I still struggle to keep the weight off. When you have been overweight you have this fear that you will gain it all back.  I decided to keep my exercising exciting. For 3 months I took belly dancing classes.  After that I took pole dancing classes for 1 year.  I continued to run and watch my calories.  

Paleo!!  That's my favorite word.  I have been eating Paleo for 7 months and I love it.  It also help me kick my 20 year Diet Coke addiction.  It was a struggle in the beginning but having a friend who has been eating Paleo all her life made it easy.  I was able to get yummy recipes.  I started cooking Paleo for my family and they love it.  My husband has already lost 20 pounds and started lifting weights we me.  

Today I workout 3 times a week in Crossfit. I found a gym that has amazing members and coaches.   I lift weights at home with my husband 3 nights a week.  I discovered Crossfit 12 weeks ago and love it!   I have noticed amazing changes in my body.  I now have muscles!  I feel strong and powerful.  I love that every workout is different.    Every class is challenging and that is what I need.  

I have decided to start my first Fit Mom group.  I am very excited!!!  Our first meeting is this Tuesday.  Wish me luck.