I’ve almost killed myself in the past.

The alarm would go off. It was 5:30am and I’d stumble out of bed almost hitting my face against the doorframe, as I’d exit the room to get to the bathroom. It was 2005 and I weighed roughly 25lbs heavier than I am today and every day I would almost kill myself.

This sounds dramatic, I know, but it’s true and I know by speaking with my patients, I’m not the only one. I worked out harder then than I do now and still couldn’t manage to take off the weight. I’d sweat, I’d beat myself up and yet nada. I didn’t get it. Looking back on this now I realize what one of the issues was:

The wrong workouts

Sure, I’d follow a class at the gym, sweat and groan in pain. I’d spend a good hour each day but realized that just like food, exercises need to be tailored to the individual. Each of us have different requirements, health issues, fat deposition, muscle function (fast or slow twitching) and age differences – mind you I’ve seen a 70 year old kick my ass in a workout. Whatever the case is, it’s discouraging not seeing the results you’re hoping for.

[Enter one of my favourite fitness mavens: Sammie Kennedy]

Her empowering and knowledgeable approach to health is helped hundreds and thousands of women across the country. And soon she’ll be joining forces with me for “The Enlighten Movement” a body transformation movement that will change the think and see yourself. Sammie will shed light on common mistakes people make and how to get results. I’m beyond excited to expose my Sexy Food Therapy family to my sexy fitness guru, so The Enlighten Movement to stay tuned for the FREE interview coming up!

Fast forward seven years and I’m 25lbs lighter – mind you always fluctuating back and forth with five pounds and not beating myself up for it. There’s been a certain amount of acceptance to my body now that I didn’t have before. No longer do I kill myself and somehow I still get results. This doesn’t mean I don’t work my butt off, but at least now I know HOW to that will fit my crazy lifestyle.

Stay tuned for some mojo-packed fitness advice from Sammie Kennedy, one of the sexiest women I know and details of The Enlighten Movement coming up. New Year’s is just around the corner people and it’s time you stopped killing yourself and soon you’ll now how…