Steph Fitness 101

er at the time surgery was definitely not an option! I already knew how hard it was to help take care of him with ankle surgery, shoulder surgery without being able to use my arm for a minimum of three months at full strength was definitely NOT an option. As physical therapy was coming to an end and I was seeing some improvements, my orthopedic doctor recommended that I continue exercising to avoid surgery using a personal trainer, thus my journey began! I never thought of myself as overweight! Heck, I was a former dancer, had a gym membership (although I'll admit I didn't use it as often as I should have), and I was a special education teacher, so I was always on the go! I went for physicals every year, because I had a brother with Lupus, an ailing father you name it he had it (diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, a brain injury, etc etc.), my doctor never used the words "You need to lose weight." I thought I was golden! Well, in fact I wasn't! I went to my gym, requested to meet with a personal trainer who specialized in injuries. That was my doctor recommended because sometimes you just never know what you will get. I started the following week, summer of 2010. I didn't even know what I was really getting myself in to, all I knew was that I wanted and NEEDED to stay out of surgery! Here began my path of staying out of surgery and weight loss and strength training. I officially became a gym rat! I was sore everywhere...the good sore, sore in muscles that I didn't even know I had let alone didn't even know could be sore. It was fantastic! People were commenting at how good I looked, I never thought I looked bad. Heck I always thought I looked good. Check out my profile picture (before) someone should have said, "Hey Stephanie, ummm that shirt you so shouldn't be wearing that!"

Then life happens...I was so focused and doing so well, but trauma happened at my job. I loved being a teacher, but things happen, and with things happening working out didn't happen. My trainer went out on his own, left my gym, then my gym was sold, and I couldn't afford my trainers fees because he only took cash, and I only had credit cards. There ended the working out! Weight gain happened and boy did it come fast! It's way easier putting it on then taking it off, I know I've been there a few times over. August of 2013, in came a friend of mine who knew I was looking for a new protein drink, and she said trying Shakeology. I asked her what is shakeology, she sort of explained it to me, by basically saying well, it is sort of like a protein drink but way better. Okay, I thought, I'll try it. I was not optimistic about Shakeology, I had already been through and tossed so many protein drinks and powders away! This was different! It was amazing! It stopped cravings, it stopped emotional eating because it curbed my cravings like it said it would, I didn't use it as a meal replacement, because it was not enough for me, but I do get in my daily dose of nutrition, a lot of which I missed due to being such a picky eater! I was hooked! I could not find it anywhere though. I asked my friend, where do I get Shakeology and how can I get more? She explained to me the cost! I just about flipped! I was now working a lower income job and there was just no way I could afford it. She talked about the coaching opportunity, and from there on my life was changed. I signed up as a coach and knew it would only be a discount thing, or so I thought, and then Shaun T and Tony Horton came into my life through Beachbody, Hip Hop Abs, and P90X! Boy oh boy! Talk about fun and hard work...remember I was still trying to stay out of surgery. Working out at home was fun, I'd get up early or do it after work, sometimes making a fool out of myself, but hey I was at home, working out what's the big deal, no one could see me! For that I was happy, especially since I had gotten so out of shape from the trauma. Fast forward about 6-9 months, my coach made a decision, and I got a new coach. She convinced me to be a COACH! She convinced me that my story was worth it, and knew and understood what I was going through. She truly is one of the best person's I have ever met! She pushed me during another dark time. I got more involved in working out, Beachbody became more a part of my life, and the weight was coming off again. I drink my shakeology every day, I get to now work out at home or at the gym with Beachbody On Demand. I have learned that my true passion is fitness, and that I want to help people in their lives, and that I don't have to do that through teaching. I am getting my flat stomach back, I am eating 10x better, and you know what, everyone matters including me! I took the next step, in January, I signed up through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and became a certified personal trainer, in the hardest course work ever in June of 2015. Sick as a dog the week of the test, and still sick the day of the test. Freaking out that I was not going to pass, and guess what I did! So now, not only do I get to share my love and passion of ending the trend and helping others using programs such as the 21 Day Fix, Insanity, P90, Insanity Max 30, PIYO and so much more, I get to help people understand the importance of Shakeology and that it is not just a protein drink it is more and even clinically proven! I also get to work in a gym one on one with clients! This is my passion! This is where I love to be! I hate missing days, and I especially hate when I am injured and can't work out! I never miss my shakeology, I used to be the occasionally drinker, but haven't missed a day since November 2014, when I went to my friend's 40th birthday party for the weekend. Picky eater, no big deal, I had my shakeology! Anyway, if you are looking for a change....I will be with you every step of the way! From Shakeology to Beachbody work out programs. Don't know which one to decide on, don't worry I will help you! Not sure if you can commit, don't worry again I will help you! Want to know even more, about the opportunities, great ask me! Message me here, email me at [email protected] or friend request me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stephanie.horwitz.14

Want to research shakeology, watch this link from one of my favorite trainers Tony Horton: https://youtu.be/HwgaeGBvm4c

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Remember my question: When does a journey begin? It begins when you decide to make the commitment and want to see the success. It decides when you want healthy living and enhance yourself. It is decided when you want to have fun or avoid having surgery. It is decided and started when you take that step forward! Stay Strong! Stay Healthy! Remember I am an email, message, friend request a way! Most of all I am here to help you and remind you that EVERYONE MATTERS including YOU! Stephanie