How Beachbody Saved Me (and continues to save me)

Can I just start off by saying that I am not a fan of the company name "Beachbody?" I think it gives off the false impression that their mission is solely about attaining the stereotypical "beach body" that we see plastered all over social media. The truth is that this company is WAY more sophisticated than its' name leads you to believe. It is truly a company that focuses on the whole person-both physical AND mental.

Exercise has always been an outlet for me. It has helped me to cope with stress over the years in a very healthy way. As long as I can remember I have been an active person and after giving birth to my first son, I realized that trips to the gym, long evening runs, and 18 holes of golf were not going to be as easy to come by. I needed to find an alternative that would allow me to be at home more and still have a challenging fitness routine. I needed to feel connected to others even though I would be working out alone.

A friend of mine reached out and asked if I would be interested in trying 21 Day Fix with her. It was exactly what I was looking for, but I wasn't convinced that it was going to give me the results I wanted. I was added to a challenge group with several other ladies and couldn't believe how connected we became online. These women became my greatest supporters and reminded me to take time for myself each day in the form of fitness and proper nutrition. In the craziness of becoming a new mom, this program and this group of women became my sanity. When a lot of areas of my life were unknowns, I felt secure in my health and my plan to alleviate stress each day. The results I got from my first program boosted my self confidence and increased my mental stamina. I was hooked!

Fast forward to today (4 years later) and I can look back to see that Beachbody has seen me through another pregnancy and baby, a divorce, death of loved ones, work stress, and so much more. It might sound corny, but I believe that this organization has saved me and continues to do so. I am thankful each day for my Beachbody tribe and the encouragement they offer to make my health a priority. Never underestimate the power of a home workout program, I guess. ;)