Fear Only Keeps You From Growth



Ya know...I got to thinking... I know you guys see my posts and you may be thinking this is from some random get rich quick scheme or I'm now selling this or that...blah blah...but really I have been doing this fitness thing since 2009...I just never brought it to my friends and family... This is my reason..FEAR! I was scared what people would think. How do I approach people about their health? I don't want to offend anyone! Truth is...Why NOT?! The people I care about the most?! What do I have to FEAR?! Some of you may be scared! I was scared starting out! I'm scared actually writing this...what will people think?


People ask me...How did you get started in all of "THIS"? I ask...you mean coaching and fitness? Well, I was sick of living from one extreme to another. Either I was starving because I was taking that "magic pill" to lose weight or I was eating whatever I wanted to feed my emotional scars, fears, personal issues and pressures of society. Though society was telling me I was healthy cause I was skinnier...I really wasn't...then when I was doing whatever I wanted I was feeding into the pressure only making things worse on myself and not taking over my own life, taking the reigns and gaining control.


So, after nearly 8 years of bartending and drugs...I was done!!! People don't realize the pressures put upon women in our society. Not pretty enough, not smart enough, too smart, too strong, too or not enough what-the-fuck-ever! Food...was no longer going to be my mortal enemy nor my best friend....




Problem was, I started with fitness...I got into working out which helped me to control the cravings and monitor what I ate better but not the best. It's been a struggle one way or the other. Some times through programs I forget that I over do it and I don't eat enough when you have to eat MORE to lose weight when you workout harder...wait, WHAT?!...yep, you do..



Insanity, was my proof... I ate at 1900 calories...that was crazy for me... But I still struggle thinking its too much...I fight with it every day so I track it with myfitnesspal... Anyway, I learned my lesson to REMEMBER my journey after TurboFire when I gained 15 lbs during it because I....didnt eat enough...yep...gained water weight and my body went in starvation mode...did you know that your body does that....


As far as the coaching is concerned. I became a coach because I LOVE BEACHBODY!!! I absolutely adore the business!!! Why?! Because where else can you be a part of such an amazing company that is full of such wonderful people that support each other, push each other, stay positive, and 90% of them have a positive outlook in life and genuinely give a shit about you!!! I'm sorry, what? Yep, they actually give a shit about you! It's pretty cool to me! I love helping others. I already do it in my professional life...why not in my personal, favorite part of my life...with health and fitness?


So, what do you have to FEAR? We all have to start somewhere. I was just as lost as you may be...I needed some guidance just as much as you may...or maybe you are at a point in your life that you want to help others like I do...why not? Either way, send me a message on Facebook or Google+, comment and email me! Have a happy 4th of July guys! =)


- Piper

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