![]() ![]() I’ve seen a big increase in my strength, have lost 10lbs, have gone from a size 6 to a loose size 4 and am at 13% body fat (not sure what it was when I started). It was motivating seeing everyone try their best to keep up with it and it inspired me to stay consistent even when juggling work, a preschooler at home, and being a single mom. When Lauren launched the program I initially joined to “change it up” and get some accountability.Ģ.I’ve really enjoyed the community and support from the group. I wasn’t seeing results fast enough and the barn was closed due to COVID so I couldn’t ride my horse. Normally I would do some cardio on my Peloton and then ride my horse for exercise. It has truly improved my life!ġ.I started the program right at the beginning of lockdown in April 2020. I’m proud of myself for committing and making a healthy change. Exercising and eating right has now become part of my daily routine. I learned that I didn’t even realize how bad I felt until I started feeling better. This change has really helped me both mentally and physically. I love that I look better but I really love that I feel better. Almost 1 year into the program, I am down 40+ pounds, and maintaining! I am also stronger, faster and in the best shape I have ever been in. In my first 6 months I lost 30 pounds! I am stronger than I have ever been and have gone from a tight size 12 to a comfortable size 6. I decided to commit for at least a month (May 2021) and see what happened. It was something I had to do for myself, not my kids, or my career, but something for me. Then one day I found LaurenMartinFit on Facebook and decided I needed to give it a try. I kept thinking I needed to make a change but wasn’t really doing anything about it. I was also experiencing a fair amount of anxiety. I had my second baby in October 2020 and my weight was at an all time high. I had tried to workout on my own from time to time with no success. I knew I wasn’t in shape, but didn’t think I had the time or really the ability to make a big change. I became used to it and thought I was “comfortable” where I was. I have been overweight most of my adult life. Now I am confident wearing my summer clothes in front of anyone, no more hiding behind baggy clothes and I'm embracing this milestone instead of dreading it. I'm turning 40 this year and the weight of that was enough to knock me down a little, but I did not want to enter this new chapter in the worst shape of my life. My confidence is so much better than it was before. And I'm setting an example for my boys.ģ. My energy is up making it easier to tackle the daily stress of life. My resting heart rate is down 10 points which I consider the biggest win. Success has been both visual, losing 15lbs and 13 inches, but also internal. That's when I posted on FB asking for protein powder recommendations. I purposely avoided the scale until Mother's day, and it was a rude awakening. Trying to teach them and work became incredibly stressful and I found myself eating and drinking unhealthy as a coping mechanism. Distance learning was chaotic at best considering I work full-time from home. I have three boys that were in K, 4 and 6th grade. She is now expecting her 4th child due in April 2022 and we plan on starting right back up after she is cleared to exercise.ġ. For someone who doesn't/didn't run ever, she went on to run a 1/2 marathon 4 months into the program. She lost 40lbs in 4 months, gained muscle and became an athlete - she was never an athlete growing up so this is that much ore impressive! Most importantly, she gained her confidence back. ![]() ![]() Those that know her now would never think it was hard for her because she transformed so much and is the “athlete” of the group. She changed her whole diet (out with the junk and in with the whole foods) and followed the plan. ![]() She started up with the program and followed it to a t. She wanted to make a change, so she did! She was nervous and out of shape. She mentioned that Covid had been tough on her fitness and nutrition and that she really needed a push! She is a medical doctor (pathologist), mom of 3 under 5, a spin instructor, philanthropist and an amazing woman. Meet Shahzrad! We met in March 2021 at our kids soccer practice and immediately clicked and became instant friends. ![]()
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