Mischelle's Transformation Story
Kara Churchill
I Coach clients virtually and in-person focusing on their nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness. I also help women build their own successful businesses.
Transformations are my FAVORITE part of being a Coach and I love sharing them even more. I cannot tell you how proud I am to see and hear about Mischelle's Transformation. Here's her story in her own words. If you are ready for a transformation I am here for you.
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Vulnerable, transparent post ahead...yesterday I won a 16 week "Biggest Loser" challenge.
From Sept 5 to January 16 I dialed in my nutrition and followed an AIP (autoimmune protocol) diet, I worked out 5-6x a week, I walked or hiked at least 3x a week, I slept more, I cut out as much stress as I could and I pushed through plateaus, pity parties and pain and it paid off. I went from 222 lbs to 172 lbs, I lost over 33" off of my body, I gained strength, flexibility and confidence and earned my own respect. I still have work to do and goals to accomplish but I am taking today to be proud of where I am.
Something in my mind finally clicked... "Mishelle, stop! Please stop hurting yourself." That day I made a decision to try. I weighed 228 lbs and was a mess.Now why am I sharing this with all of you?
Let me tell you...I am sharing this because many of you can relate to the backstory. I believe a lot of us need to see the real stories behind the successful ones. I used to be in shape. I once was athletic and toned and fit and then life happened. Cancer hit our home, we lost our foster kids we had fought to keep, our teens grew up and left...and with all the stress I turned to food for comfort. I got depressed. I got fat. I got stomachaches and headaches and still I ate for comfort. I was glued to my coach and numbed out to hours of mindless tv binging. I had 100% completely lost myself and felt stuck and hopeless.
I would have moments of clarity where I knew what I needed to do but I just couldn't pull it together. I entered this same Biggest Loser challenge in January 2020 and by the time it ended in May I had gained weight. I entered again May to September and I still steadily gained until the host,[Anna]to help me keep going daily even when I didn't want to.
I started small. I gave up my daily (or 2-3x daily) Dutch Bros. Now I had been drinking those iced mocha breves religiously for years so it wasn't easy. I stayed home a whole week adjusting to the caffeine and sugar withdrawal headache, but I didn't cave.
My husband,[Tony], was a huge support for me to get started and keep going. Next I gave up dairy, which I am very allergic to yet didn't want to give up. With the support of my dear friend,[Sarah], I went on the AIP diet to get rid of the stomach and head aches. I signed up for this BIGGEST LOSER 2020-2021 challenge again with the intention to be in the top 3.
Before I knew it, weight started coming off. I knew I needed to add exercise so I started working out. My friend,[Cherie], was my motivator and inspiration to get fit but I needed help. I got a Beachbody coach,[Kara] and committed to daily at home workouts. For 16 weeks I didn't miss a workout. I had to modify and change things up a lot at first. There were lots of sweat and tears and epsom salt baths...but I kept going. I got stronger. I got happier. I got off the couch. I got outside. I did it little by little, day by day. I got an accountability buddy,[Judy].
Eventually I plateaued and the scale stopped moving. I got upset. I thought about quitting. Instead I kept going.
Truth is...I did it. I transformed my body. I transformed my mind. I transformed my life.All of these people and many others plus all of these tools helped me get to yesterday. That moment of truth where the challenge ended and I was submitting my results. I still see the fat girl in the mirror. I was afraid. I was embarrassed. My dear friend, [Karma]), made this visual for me and when I saw it I cried. My friend [Brigette]
Friends, you can, too. If you feel stuck or need a friend to talk to I am here. I didn't do this alone and you don't have to either. Thank you to everyone who supported and helped me.
Thank you Mischelle for getting off the couch. I love you and I am proud of you!
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