My weight loss journey began in August 2012 when I was introduced to Herbalife protein meal replacements and started exercising once per week. After 8 weeks, I increased my exercising to 2 to 3 times per week. The weight came off very slowly as I had not completely adjusted my eating habits to align with steady weight loss. I then added Zumba classes to my exercise routine and I started to notice the weight coming off at about 1 to 2 pounds per week. Another 12 weeks passed and although the weight loss was there, I noticed I was not really getting stronger and my body shape was not improving much.
At this point I decided to take advantage of my husband’s employer’s fitness center and is where I met Certified Turbulence Trainer Lesa Gutenkunst, owner of Lakeside Fitness.
She introduced me to Turbulence Training and within 8 weeks of working with her my strength and endurance began to increase. She invited me to join the TT transformation challenge and I could not come up with any reason why I couldn’t do this.
I continued to follow the Herbalife protein and healthy meal program of two shakes a day plus sensible dinners and healthy snacks, albeit not as consistently as I should have. Even with my occasional dietary slips, I still lost a little weight, but more significantly, I lost several inches off my hips, thighs, and waist.
I contribute the loss of inches to the Turbulence training program as my muscles worked harder than any other exercise program I have done in the past. There were workouts that I thought I couldn't do, but I took to heart something Lesa had said, "Your body won't go where your mind doesn't push it". This became my mantra and I started to believe that I could do the challenging exercises. I am much stronger now than when I started the 12 week challenge, and my endurance has increased.
My greatest achievement with this challenge has to be the fact that before TT, I couldn't even run 1 mile without stopping, now I can run 2 miles without stopping and without being winded.
Thank you!
Shari
