What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I went for a routine physical and had blood work done. My doctor told me if I didn’t lose weight I would eventually get diabetes since I do have a family history of diabetes. He said its not “if” you get diabetes, its “when” you get diabetes. I got scared and decided I needed to do something to lose weight. In the past I have tried … [Read more...]

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? Exercise had always been my stress reliever and anti-depressant. I exercised for 30 years, but it was primarily for endorphin release and mood regulation. Physical fitness was the secondary benefit. I had not exercised for 2 years before learning about Inspirational Life. I was overweight, out of shape, short of breath walking up stairs, … [Read more...]

  What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? My weight has always been an issue for me and I became the classic yo-yo dieter.  I tried every kind of diet out there and every pill I could take to try to lose weight.  I would lose, but then gain back twice as much.  By the time I turned 55, I had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and my knees were starting to cause me a … [Read more...]

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I first walked through Inspirational Life's door in October of 2013, through the encouragement of my friend Kristine to join her team in a 6 week weight lost challenge.  Originally, I committed to the 6 weeks, but had no intentions of continuing my relationship with Inspire after the 6 weeks since it is a good 35-40 minutes ride from my … [Read more...]

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I decided around the holidays in 2011 to give myself a present. I had spent the previous years focused on having kids.. Starting and raising a young family of three small boys. I decided I wanted a change and knew I needed exercise in my life again. I was tired of hearing "you look good for a mom of small kids."  I wanted to feel good.  I … [Read more...]

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I was out of shape my entire life. But it wasn't until I got a scary report from my doctor that it hit me like a ton of bricks. In July of 2012, my doctor reported to me that my cholesterol was 267 and blood pressure was 160/98. I was 41 years old. He literally took out his pen and prescription pad to start me on medicine for my … [Read more...]

  What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? My “why”  - Over the last few years my mother struggled with heart disease and was hospitalized a number of times the latest started in October 2012.  After seeing her struggle with her health and not enjoying  her time with family and friends, I realized that I had put on some weight, gotten out of shape and was headed in the same … [Read more...]

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? It was always my fear of not making it past my 39th birthday because I lost my mother suddenly from cancer at 39 years old. I couldn’t imagine my kids growing up without me. I needed this transformation not only for myself, but also for my daughters and my husband. The ultimate decision maker for me was when I was approached by a neighbor, … [Read more...]

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I have always fluctuated with weight my whole life, but have always stayed pretty active. A few years ago, I relocated from Florida and moved back to New Jersey. Mentally it was the best decision I made because I married my true love, but physically not so much. I wear my weight well, so before I knew it, I gained 55lbs! I guess I was … [Read more...]

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? Growing up, I was never the skinny girl and averaged on the heavy side. When I was pregnant with my first child, my weight spun out of control. I gained a whopping 75 pounds! Needless to say, losing the baby weight was a struggle. Then for my job I had an opportunity to work with Shaun 'T'. After training with him , I dropped to the lowest … [Read more...]