I've been thinking about being physically fit for most of my adult life. (I'm 46 and 5'2"). I was an overweight child/adolescent/adult (220lbs would have been when I stopped looking at the scale at around age 18). I haven't carried that much weight in many years but I yo-yo-ed and have always been 'soft'.
I began the long road of forming a new relationship with food in November of 2018 after discovering my inflammatory health issues were diet related. My digestion was not functioning properly, and my gut health was way out of whack. I had no idea just how much food and my relationship with was having such a negative impact on my life and health.
I've followed Tammy's social media for many years and have admired her dedication to fitness and her success as a coach from a distance. The S.E.L.F Program caught me off guard, caught my attention and I found myself thinking "if not now, WHEN?"
The 12-week commitment appealed to me. I didn't just need a fitness regimen I needed to change my mindset. I had many years of telling myself that "I'm not into being fit" to correct. I've NEVER joined a gym; I've NEVER been consistent with trying anything to contribute to my physical health and if I'm being honest, I've never enjoyed sweating! This has rolled into years of saying, "someday...."
That someday is RIGHT NOW!
Considering it took almost 6 weeks to work through my own stuff, I've logged all of my active hours over the last 5 weeks of the program, and I've hardly missed a day! I'm onto Week 5 of Tammy's Tone Me Up and Down Strength Training program and I'm onto Day 25 of a Yoga Move program.
Tammy has been supportive but not coddling. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy, she's compassionate and willing to listen and she knows we are all so very different in our approach and our goals. She has offered recipes for those who needed new meal ideas. The program includes understanding calories in and out and all the science-y stuff about body composition and healthy weight loss. She has offered workout ideas and encouraged us to embrace ourselves and what we love to do - and the only way to discover that is by showing up for ourselves to discover what that looks like.
I just signed up for an annual membership to Tammy's Go Fit Life platform. I've really benefited from and enjoyed the guidance and resources available to me without having to go digging. I'm fully onboard with exploring the hard work Tammy has put into helping people be healthy! This commitment is not temporary and to be honest I've wondered what I would do without her right there in my corner, cheering me on when the S.E.L.F program ends. Would I stay committed: would I go back to my old nonexistent habits? I'm not about to find out!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! This has been a MASSIVE, life altering, WELCOMED change. As I complete my own educational journey with Functional Nutrition, I know that I can be a positive example to the people who choose to trust in me. I can say with all honesty that change isn't easy but it's so worth it - I know for certain because I've done the work!
"The only thing harder than change is staying the same."
I'm so excited about this newfound commitment to myself and my health that there really aren't words to fully express how proud (of myself) I am and how wonderful this has been!
Much love and gratitude, Tammy! Thank you, a million times over and who knows, maybe we can hike Castle Rock together next time you are home.
