Brandi’s Amazing Transformation Tuesday

Guest blog post by Transformation Tuesday success story and mother of 2 Brandi Diaz:

I’ve always been in to fitness. Lifting weights, elliptical machines, kick boxing, sports, you name it I loved it all!!

Then, two years ago I started going through a nasty divorce.

Life was chaotic, stressful, and I was now a single mom to two small children just trying to put food on the table.

I felt like my entire life was spinning out of control.

With lawyers, judges, and my ex-husband all telling me what to do.  I stopped doing any kind of physical activity and started to feel very depressed over all that comes with getting a divorce.

Then one day I saw a picture of myself. Chubby cheeks and chunky legs. All I could think is, “Geez Brandi…..look at yourself!!”

I decided right then and there I needed to get my act together. I needed to take back control of my life. I had a choice in how I handled this test in life. I could either fight for myself or I could give up and get pounded.

So, with one of my good friends, we found Livefit.

I signed up January ’15 and took my first step in finding “Brandi” again. I decided to set a goal for my birthday at the end of March. My 34th birthday I planned on celebrating me!

I hoped that day would be the rebirth and new start I fought to get. With the reward of looking amazingly hot in my little black dress!!

I was scared to death on my first day of boot camp. What if I look stupid? What if I can’t keep up?

But once there, everyone was so nice and supportive that my nerves settled quickly.

Regardless of my work schedule, kids, and home responsibilities I set aside time every day to go workout. Even when I was tired and sore I kept pushing forward.

About a month and a half in I noticed I actually had some strength in my shoulders! For the first time ever I could do push ups easily.

I was really encouraged by the progress I was seeing and pushed harder. I felt almost like an addict to exercise!

Friends and loved ones were starting to notice a difference in how I looked, but more importantly they noticed an improvement on my attitude and outlook.

It wasn’t all roses though. Strength wise I noticed huge gains but the scale wasn’t going down…..it was going up!!!

Agh!! I freaked!!

Derek had to really school me on why I shouldn’t look at the scale. Looking at the scale was a really hard habit to break. But once learned, it was amazingly freeing!!

When my birthday rolled around, I felt like a new woman! I felt like I had once again found the person who I had lost for a little while.

And on top of that…..I freaking rocked my little black dress!!! Lol!!

I’ve continued on since then and was super proud of myself for finishing 9th overall in our last challenge. Blistered and rope burned hands did not stop me from finishing.

I am really proud of my physical transformation. But more importantly, I am proud of the person I have become during this transformation.

I feel like I regained control of my life.

My confidence has improved and I learned that you alone control how you view your life. You can either wallow in self pity or you can fight.

I’m so glad I chose to fight.

Because I am worth fighting for!

Brandi