2012/2013
I have been in awe the past couple of months as I have been training Kimmie at how much her body continues to change. It seems like only yesterday that I spotted her in the gym after her second son was born. We started working together way back and I think it's important for her to receive some recognition for the way she has transformed her body and her life. I am so proud of her, I learn from her all the time--how to be a better wife and mom, and I feel good knowing that I have taught her a few things that have made her feel confident and strong in her skin.
It's a journey. It humbles me and blesses my life to be a part of my clients--my friends' journeys and I am so grateful and excited to share this interview with you.
Fit Chick Mom:
What was your start weight?
I reached 200 pounds. when I delivered my second baby on July 7, 2011, from there I made it down to 184 pounds. I still ate horribly. I told myself since I was breastfeeding, I can still eat crappy because the milk production would take care of the calories. WRONG!
FCM: What do you weigh now? I am currently sitting at 126.2 pounds.
FCM: How long have you been working on losing weight? I started working out when my son was 6 weeks old, although my workout tactics were about 5 minutes of cardio, 6 machines then I was out of there! My food intake was not healthy and it did not correlate with my working out. I was canceling my workouts out. I decided to change gyms when my son was about 6 months old. I decided what I needed was cardio, slow and steady cardio for 45 min a day, while I read my book. WRONG! Teri came up to me one day and said give me one time with you and you will never regret it. It has been over two years now, I have followed a healthy eating regime and a consistent workout program.
FCM: Why do you work every day to be fit?
In the beginning of my workout days, I was doing it so I could be the petite 112 pound, 17 year old girl that I used to be, before having 2 children. I kept telling myself, if I just lose the weight, my skin will no longer be stretch marked, it will gain it's elasticity back the way it used to be.
Fortunately, it will never be the same. At times, I feel sad about it, but then I look at those two little amazing boys of mine and think to myself, MY tiger stripes are worth everything to have those little pills! I now go to the gym because it's my one to two hour of a break for myself. I feel like it's my place where I fit in and I can be who I want to be. I love knowing that my boys find eating healthy a lifestyle, not just something they "HAVE" to do to maintain weight. I love that they want to "workout" like mom. My seven year old will ride his bike around our culdesac and come back saying i'm doing my exercising. I love seeing my two year old do a somersault and say "Look mom, I'm working out". Of all things, those two reasons make my daily trip to the gym worth every second of it.
FCM: What is your favorite workout? Why?
This question is hard. As much as I love to go to the gym, all workouts are tough and exhausting. I find myself starring at myself in the mirror most when I am doing a leg workout or a bicep and triceps workout. I love to watch my muscles start popping out of my arms when certain muscles are used.
FCM: What is your favorite clean food?
My absolute favorite clean food is extra crunchy peanut butter. Although, my favorite meal consists of petite sirloin, shrimp, asparagus, and red potatoes.
FCM: What is your favorite cheat meal?
My favorite cheat meal is nothing short of ICE CREAM. This is my number one love!
FCM: Is your family supportive?
My husband is supportive in my weightless journey, although he is naturally lean. This being said, we have far too much junk food in our house at all times. Most dinners consist of a pasta, rice, potato, or something carb based, along with a meat and vegetable. This is where losing weight gets a little troublesome. When you cook for an hour every night to feed those three boys in your house, scoop up their food, and watch them enjoy that carb, I often find myself envious. The ultimate strength comes when they each get a treat before bed--a cookie, piece of candy, fruit, ice cream, and you do not. This is where you have to find a place in your mind and say "I can do this. I do not need that instant gratification that will later haunt me".
I am now two years out on my weightless journey. Throughout these two years, I have had some incredibly disappointing times and some very rewarding stepping stones. I have gone from following my meal plan to the T for months at a time, to faltering for weeks on end. Finding a happy-medium has been incredibly hard. On the days of holidays in my child's first grade class, wanting that cupcake, even though I know it's not my cheat meal day, do I take it or do I not?! Sometimes, I did take it and other times I found the strength inside me not to take it. There is one thing I have learned, tomorrow is always another day. When I faltered, that didn't mean I RUINED everything I worked for, it meant that I am human who has emotions. The next day, I started again and became even better, stronger- physically and mentally. I still find myself at this size still wanting to be different than I am. I will always be a work in progress, but the progress I have made will never be forgotten. Those 73.8 pounds of fat will never be forgotten. The challenges and successes will never be forgotten.
Kimmie in college 2009 (left)
6 weeks post baby boy, Summer 2011
5 months post baby
December 2012
April 2014
