I'm Naomi, I'm 24 years old and from
Chicagoland. Tone It Up changes lives every day, and mine is no
exception. When I found #TIU in February 2013, I was just starting my
healthy initiative and was struggling with self image problems. My
boyfriend revealed to me that he was concerned about my weight. It
felt like my worst dreams had come true and I honestly felt helpless.
I cried a lot and
regretfully attempted to basically starve myself for a few days right
before I found TIU. I wanted to lose weight and look good but
despite any efforts I ever made in the past, I never looked like I
wanted to. I joined the community and was floored by the positivity
and encouragement from everyone.
I initially didn't plan to try the #BikiniSeries because I was scared to fail. I thought I'd be
disappointed in myself if I didn't get the results that I saw other
girls get and I didn't want to put myself through that. But at the
last minute I decided to just try it. The check-ins made it fun to
work. The TIU meal plan (And plan updates during the bikini series)
were incredibly helpful! PFP pancakes and TIU shots are part of my
every day now.
I'm thrilled to say that I did get the
results I wanted. I lost 13 lbs during the bikini series (I went from
167 to 155) and my body is more tone than I've ever seen it! People
at work are asking me every day, even up to today, what I'm doing to
transform my body and I tell them to look up TIU. Beyond the weight
loss and physical side of things, the bikini series did something
more for me.
I
feel empowered. I was so
sure, before it started, that it wasn't something for me. I kept
thinking I don't do stuff like that. But
now I do! I did it! Setting daily goals and then accomplishing them
day after day taught me how to reach longer term goals. In January I
was at 180 lbs, now I'm down to 155 with a whole lot more muscle, and
I can't wait to keep going! People around me see the confidence in me
and I've been able to inspire friends, family members, and co-workers
(and my boyfriend!) to try healthier options. My skin looks better,
I'm more awake, I'm confident, I'm empowered, I'm healthy, and I 'm
happy! I learned to stop comparing myself to others and be happy with
who I am and what I, personally, accomplish. I shouldn't belittle my
own accomplishments by comparing them to others. The TIU community taught me that. :) <3 <3
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