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October 1, 2012
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Fit Mom Achieves Fat Loss and Tighter Skin- See for yourself!

There’s been a lot of talk about something called The Ultimate Body Applicator, also known as a body wrap. Made by It Works Global. You may have seen the ads for them. They might go something like this, “Firm, tighten, and tone in as little as 45 minutes!” “Lose weight immediately!” “Get your sexy back!”

I’ve done a lot of research on them and I’ve tried and tested them and I’m hoping to answer a lot of questions that people have, such as: Do they really work? How do they work? Is it a scam? Will I really loose inches in only 45 minutes? How long does the weight stay off? Is it just water weight? How many inches will I lose? How often do I need to wrap?

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I’m going to start by saying that in my experience the wrap does in fact work and is not a scam. I’m a mother of three and I’m very active and healthy, and I try to live and lead a healthy lifestyle. It’s taken me almost 2 years to get back to my pre baby weight. I was very disappointed when I noticed the more weight I lost the looser my skin got. It started to sag and would hang over my tighter jeans. I was extremely uncomfortable with it to the point that I was thinking of getting a tummy tuck and cutting off what was left. My cousin had a good experience with a wrap, and I was so excited to try one. My first wrap I only lost .5 inches, but I saw tightening and toning immediately. That was it for me. I was sold. I am so glad to have found the Ultimate Body Applicator. It kept me from having to spend a fortune, and having to get cut open by a doctor. I have lost a total of 5 inches, which may not seem like much, but it sure has been a confidence booster for me. I feel much better about myself, and am not self-conscience anymore. I feel beautiful!

 

 

Skinny wrap before and afters

 

The average inch loss is 1-3 inches per wrap. Some women lose more, some lose less. Everybody is different. I’ve seen as much as 7 inches lost with just one wrap.

It is NOT water weight you’re actually encouraged to drink as much water during the wrap as you can, as well as for the next 72 hours. The applicator should not be compared to or confused with a diuretic. You don’t want to sweat while the wrap is on as this could clog your pours.

How does the wrap work? The body applicator is worn for a minimum of 45 minutes, (I’d suggest 1 to 2 hours), and it actually continues to process or detox for 72 hours after it is removed. You can put the applicator on any part of your body to spot reduce and see immediate lasting results. It’s a very strong detox, so it’s not recommended to do more than one area at the same time. The body applicator is infused with an all-natural botanical formula that causes the pores in the skin to open and allow the product to penetrate the skin and into the deeper layers getting right to the fat cells where it forces toxins out. Those toxins are then picked up by the blood stream and filtered through the kidneys and essentially are eliminated through your urine. This product is perfect for shrinking fat cells. It also works as an anti-inflammatory and helps with overall skin appearance, to give your skin a youthful look. Everybody’s skin processes differently. Some medications store in your cells for a long time and it may take longer to process. This is a healthy cleanse for your body. You are actually feeding your body something healthy!

 

 

How long do the inches stay off? It’s like any diet. If you lose a bunch of weight and then go back to your old ways you’ll what? Gain it all back, right? Same with this, except your results will last 2-6 months. So.. Drink a little more water, a little less pop, add some fruits and veggies to your diet, and try to eat three meals a day with small snacks in between. As long as you’re trying to be healthier the inches will stay off indefinitely.

Three things can happen with a wrap. One – You’ll see measurable results. The Ultimate Body Applicator is successful for the majority of users the very first time it’s used. Second – Nothing may happen. Although most begin to see improvements and inch loss after the first application some may take 3-4 applications to achieve optimal results. Those who are on medications and/or who have toxic systems (not regular) may fit in this category. Third – You may gain inches. If this is the case DO NOT be alarmed! This is actually a good thing! The Applicator will cause the toxins in the body to get stirred up, which will initially cause the body to bloat and produce an apparent gain in inches. Drinking a large amount of water within the next couple of days following the use of the Applicator will allow the body to flush the toxins and many have then seen a significant inch loss as a result!

Inch loss is not the only benefit from the Applicator. It also defines, tightens, tones and firms the skin, and visibly enhances the body’s contours. It also diminishes the appearance of cellulite and skin slackening. Improves the elasticity, moisturizes and vitalizes the skin, leaving it smooth and flexible with a youthful and fresh appearance.

With the Ultimate Body Applicator results are progressive. With each treatment you will be more pleased with your results. Every 72 hours, or at least once a week application is recommended for continuous, progressive results and for ongoing maintenance. The more consistent and diligent you are in applying the Applicator the better the results!

Additional products are available to help you get the best results from the applicator. Other products may also help by increasing metabolic activity, suppressing appetite, reducing fat and carbohydrate intake, to become more regular, and increase energy.

I hope that I’ve answered any questions you may have, but most of all I hope that I’ve done the Ultimate Body Applicator the justice that it deserves because it truly is a wonderful product.

If you’d like more information about The Ultimate Body Applicator or any of the other amazing products you’re welcome to contact me. I’m also looking for distributors in other areas to help spread the word.

Thank you,

Julie Holmes, Mom-trepreneur My It Works! USA

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August 24, 2012
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Skinny Wraps- Fit Mom Finds Answer for Fatloss & Income!

Before - 147 lbs

My name is Mellissa Shepherd. I am the 42-year-old mother of two amazing children – Travis, 7 and Addyson, 6. My husband Darren and I have been married for 12 wonderful years, and until November 2010, I was a marketing and public relations professional. Now, I spend my days at home with the kids and, most recently, doing my best to help people achieve their health and fitness goals by selling “skinny wraps” and nutritional supplements by It Works! Global.

My Beautiful Children- Travis and Addyson

My journey to becoming a fit mom began last fall, when I could no longer handle having no energy, being tired all the time, and simply not feeling well. I spoke to my doctor about what was going on and he just chalked it up to being a mom with two young kids. He did run a thyroid test to humor me, though. Not surprisingly, it came back normal.

Ladies, Fit Moms, and Fit Moms in training – if you take nothing else from reading my story, remember this, listen to your bodies and trust your instincts. We know ourselves inside and out. God created us to recognize the nuances of how we feel and how our bodies behave. Women’s intuition is not a myth. The problem is we are so busy, we don’t take the time to stop and listen to what our bodies are telling us.  Even when we work out, women’s health tends to be overlooked because we have not recognized what our bodies are saying to us.  It is vital to learn your body’s language.

Well, I listened to my body, prayed and meditated, and found a wellness doctor that took the time to listen to what my body had to say. Long story short, I did have thyroid issues; my thyroid wasn’t producing enough T3. I’m not a women’s health professional, but the way I understand it, T3 is necessary for proper adrenal gland function; the adrenals helps regulate the pituitary gland, which, in turn, regulates the thyroid. So, if one isn’t working properly … well, you get the picture. Note: T3 levels aren’t typically measured in routine thyroid screenings, therefore, if you suspect thyroid issues, ask your doctor to measure T3, T4 and free T3 levels so you’re getting a complete picture of thyroid function.

Based on the results of the thyroid panel, as well as the fact that I had severe vitamin D deficiency and a host of other issues, the doctor recommended I try the HCG diet. I know there are a lot of mixed feelings on the HCG diet and whether or not it’s a safe method of weight loss, but it transformed me – physically and mentally. I lost 22 pounds during the three weeks I was on the diet and another five during the maintenance phase, and I feel better than I have in years, maybe ever. But more than that, it changed the way I looked at food, what I ate and even why I was eating. And as I made these changes for myself, my family began to change their eating habits as well. My children now understand the importance of eating meals high in protein and limiting processed foods and carbs in general. I’ll never forget the first time Travis asked me, “are these good carbs mom?” It was such an ah ha moment for me. I remember thinking, “Wow, they really are listening!”

While I’ve come a long way, I still don’t work out like I should, although America’s Hottest Fit Moms is going a long way in inspiring me to get better about it! Darren and I have started the Insanity workouts. He’s more religious about it than I am, but I do do it several times a week. And my son is now on board because he wants a six-pack! Being fit and healthy has really become a family affair. So for all the Fit Moms out there who are wondering, yes, you can transform your family with the fit life!  It seems like they just jump on board when we fit moms not only set the example, but we really talk with them about it, and do a lot of fun fitness-oriented activities. (“Fun” is key for our families- don’t forget to smile!)

AFTER the Skinny Wrap!

So it was really a no-brainer when my friend introduced me to It Works! and the Ultimate Body Applicator and asked me if I wanted to join her team. This business is the perfect complement to our lifestyle, and I want to show others how the wraps and nutritional supplements can help them achieve their goals as well. For me, it’s not about selling wraps, it’s about teaching them how to incorporate the products into a healthy lifestyle. And the wraps are only one piece of the puzzle. The Defining Gel helps tighten, tone and firm in between wraps. Greens, one of my favorite products, detoxify and are an excellent source of nutrition. The Fat Fighters inhibit the body’s absorption of fat and carbs. New You helps build lean muscle and enhances endurance. More information about all of our products can be found on my website https://mellissashepherd.myitworks.com.

I hope that as you read this, you are inspired to reach your fitness goals and that you realize in one way or another, we are all America’s Hottest Fit Moms!  Here’s to celebrating our families… IN HEALTH! Thank you for letting me share my story, and feel free to contact me on facebook at the America’s Hottest Fit Moms group or get the It Works Skinny Wrap at my site!

 


April 23, 2012
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Meet Empowering Fit Mom & Photographer for hire, Michele Neal Celentano

Michele Neal Celentano is one of my people! By that, I mean that she is an energetic Fit Mom who’s under 5 feet! She is petite, generous, warm, and incredibly passionate in all that she does.  Family is her priority and she absolutely drives to be the best model for her children, both in fitness and spirit.  Her work repertoire includes her photography and seminar businesses, and she is absolutely dynamite with the way she manages her career, while keeping her family and fitness at the forefront of her days.  We all know what a challenge that juggling act can be, yet, Michele does it with grace and smiles pretty much all the time. I have to say that her generous spirit is one in a million, as you don’t often meet people with this disposition who are so genuine.  I am really grateful to have gotten to share her story, her fitness habits, and her wonderful energy with all the Fit Moms who keep up with the Empowering Fit Moms blog.
 
Fit Mom Michelle Neal Celentano www.AmericasHottestFitMoms.comAmericasHottestFitMoms.com is where I originally met Michele, and that’s where all us Fit Moms and aspiring Fit Moms come together to exchange ideas, fitness routines, fitness recipes, and of course, Mom support (because Moms need it!).  As a Fit Mom & a friend, Michele has been an absolute joy to have in the group. She has been an incredible inspiration and brings to us the constant uplifting of her good spirits. Michele exudes radiance, strength and fun in all her interactions with the group, and we are very happy to have her there. I’ve been so impressed with her spirit that I just had to feature her here. So, get to know her yourself, and meet her at the group to learn more (www.AmericasHottestFitMoms.com). Everyone, meet Michele…
What is your former weight?
Depending on the time in my life my weight has fluctuated.  I gained 70 pounds while pregnant with my daughter 12 years ago.  When I married my husband 3 years ago I weighed 150 pounds.  (I’m 4′ 11″ so 150 is not good at all)
Bodyfat?
I’m sure my body fat was >30%
Your current weight?
My current weight is 115
Bodyfat?
At last check before the March show I weighed 109lbs and my body fat was 14%
What inspired your track from fat to fit?  What made you want to be a Fit Mom?
After injuring my calf 2 weeks before I was running a marathon.  My trainer’s wife and client mentioned competing in show.  My first reaction to her was “you are crazy, that is not for me”.  The idea was in my head and after thinking about it some more I finally thought – “why not?”  Could I do it? Would I  have the discipline?  Watching the transformation was quite addicting.  I really began to see what could happen to the body if we gave it the best nutrition and pushed the limits in the gym.   I also realized that I could manage depression with nutrition and exercise. Once I started training I felt amazing physically and mentally.
Please tell us a story that you recall being really down on yourself for when you were fat?
I have suffered from clinical depression since I was a child.  There have been times when the depression has lead to emotional eating and then weight gain.  Having guilt after an emotional eating binge is overwhelming.  At some points I was wondering where my control was.  That is a pretty low point.
Please tell us a story that you recall being really proud of yourself for when you started getting fit?
Seeing the changes in my mind and body is truly a rush.   To some degree feeling good goes beyond looking good.  The great arms and abs became a bonus to how I felt.  I have to say standing on stage is a proud moment knowing all the work I put into being up there. 
What makes you wake up with the intention of being a Fit Mom more each day?
My health, my sanity- Wanting to be an example of what truly healthy is to my daughter and everyone around me. 
What do your children think about your progress as a Fit Mom, and how has your weightloss affected them?
I think I can say that training makes me a better mom and wife.  It starts with how you feel about yourself.  When you feel strong and healthy you are better able to take care of those around you.  When you are fit and healthy you have more energy for your kids.  My 11 year old daughter thinks it’s cool.  She sees it as a competitive sport.  You have to understand that this 11 year old girl plays tackle football and is the only girl on the team.  
What are your favorite Fit Mom exercises to do in the gym? outdoors? with your children/grandchildren (adults or kids)?
I have to say my favorite workouts are… back, shoulders and arms.  I love working shoulders…. With my daughter I will run and she rides her bike.  It is also fun to throw the football around with her. 
What’s your Fit Mom protein/carb/fat ratio per meal on average?
I have to say I don’t really keep track of my ratios as much as I do my calorie intake.  I make sure to get protein in with every meal.  I stay away from any processed breads, rice, protein bars…. I really try to keep my diet as unprocessed as possible.  My new addiction is my juicer.  I love fresh veggie juices blended with a scoop of vanilla protein. 
What’s your favorite Fit Mom snack?
Protein PB balls, fruit.  I also make a protein all natural peanut and almond butter bar. My husband is not a great eater and I’m always finding him eating my clean snacks.
Who has inspired you most in your journey?
My trainers wife Laura Rogers (she is also a trainer and owner of SWEAT gym)  Tosca Rena – I think I have all of her books.  
How do you hope to inspire others through your journey- what’s your Fit Mom Mission?
I have been a professional photographer for nearly 25 years.  Fitness and nutrition have become my new passion.  I am already a certified TRX instructor and I am working on my ACE certification for personal training.  After that I am planning on getting the next certification through ACE for certified weight management and lifestyle coach.  The obesity problem needs attention.  As whole this generation and the next are killing themselves with food and lack of exercise.  I firmly believe we can change the face of health care in this country if we only understood that health care starts in the kitchen and we are all responsible for our own health.  We can’t continue to abuse our bodies and then expect the government and the health care system to fix it.  It the people with the most self inflicted health issues that complain about the cost of health care.  That’s a problem!  (Oops – sorry, I got on my passionate soap box.)
I have been a public speaker in the photography industry for more than 12 years.  I teach photography internationally and I am a spokesperson for Canon USA.  I would love to take the public speaking experience I have and use it in the fitness industry to teach and inspire people on the benefits of health and fitness.
Additionally, please include any testimony facts that you feel will inspire our readers, from start to finish on your path to fitness. 
Your health and your body are in your hands.  Take the time to take care of yourself, make the time, make the effort…. Grow old gracefully, healthy, fit and strong.   

April 12, 2012
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Meet Fit Mom & Fit Grandmother Jennifer Christenson

Wow, folks! I have heard about extraordinary fit moms, but I am so proud to introduce to you a former Arizona Fit Grandmother who is now in California. Jennifer Christenson is one of the most positive and positively persistent people I have ever met! Please take the time to get to know her, as I was introduced to her by a mutual Arizona friend, and I am happy for you to learn about how positive she is about being negative several dress sizes! Read on to learn about her beautiful body and how her beautiful spirit powers through what is required  to keep that body!
How many children/grandchildren do you have? ages?  
Twins
1. Iliana 26 yrs old     2. David 26 yrs old     3. Daniel 21 yrs old     4. Erika 19 yrs old     5. Jasmine 14 yrs old
and then there are the Grandchildren:
1. Deziraee 5 yrs old     2. Nathan 3yrs old     3. Hailee 2yrs old     4. Joshlyn 2yrs old     5. Sylus 8 months      6. Drew arrives in April
Give us your top 5 pointers for being one of America’s Hottest Fit Moms… 
1. Pray … I always put God 1st!!     2. Eat clean     3. Hydrate     4. workout     5. Sleep
America's Hottest Fit Moms               Prayer is my #1 key to everything in life!!! americashottestfitmoms.comnitasworld.com americashottestfitmoms.com
A healthy mom is a happy mom
 What is your former weight? Bodyfat? November 2010… 186lbs,25%
Your current weight? Current bodyfat? March 2012… 148lbs,18%

What inspired your track from fat to fit?  What made you want to be a Fit Mom?

I inspired myself! Seeing my mom , who was an alcoholic, pass away at a young age from living an unhealthy life style I realized I have so much to see in my life watching my children and grand children grow into adults I didn’t want to cut my experience short due to unhealthy choices…I felt that my children deserve a mother who would live a long time and would be able to educate them on nutrition and the importance of physical activity, are bodies are a gift from God and I believe that to truly give God the appreciation that he deserves for this grand gift we must keep are bodies in the best condition they can be. I now try and live by that and instill it in my children.
Please tell us a story that you recall being really down on yourself for when you were fat?
First of all I knew I was gaining weight , because of my hypothyroidism and my doctor was trying to get my thyroid regulated, I started praying and asking God to help me with my ill power , I knew that i was out of control with my diet and I had no energy, well be careful what you pray for God always used the most important people in your life to help impact your life, I had also been hounding my husband about intimacy for a while, we were not intimate, and we had only been married 2 yrs, I started working out and trying to eat right but I continued to hound my husband to be intimate with me.
     In October of 2010 My husband David, after me hounding him again , decided to write me a letter, he told me how he was so happy to be with me and how God gave him the best person and how I was everything he ever wanted, but that I was getting to heavy and that he wasn’t attracted to me anymore. I was devastated.
     I had run into one of my Pastor’s Jeff Shellenberg, I told him how I was thinking about maybe 1 day doing a bodybuilding competition , He told me he knew of  the perfect trainer and that when I was ready to let him know so he can give me his number … Well I didn’t see Jeff again for a while but I had him on my facebook and i messaged him and he gave me Tim Sparkes phone number. I called Tim and started working out with him March of 2011. I learned alot from Tim He is a phenomenal trainer. It soon became way to expensive to pay Tim any longer.. I again started to Pray cause I didn’t want to give up I had been losing weight and feeling energized and looking good.. I called Tim and told him I couldn’t afford to pay anymore He was so amazing he told me to come in so we can work something out.. Tim NEVER gave up on me and to this day I am truely grateful for all he did for me , he is super special to me . Tim continued to train me for my 1st competition in November 2011 and I won 3rd place in Woman’s open bodybuilding and 4th place in woman’s middleweight bodybuilding… sadly Tim couldn’t be at my competition to see me win my trophy’s cause he was competing in his own competition in another state, but we kept in touch by text message the whole time..
     I lost a total of about 62lbs  When I started working out I weighed in at 186lbs 25% BF and when I walked on stage I weighed 124lbs 8% BF… I have since moved to San Diego , but I keep in touch with Tim .. I’m currently training for a competition June 9Th 2012 in San Diego, Tim is still doing all my nutrition , To this day he still helps me out and whenever I go back to phoenix I will call and train with him .. I owe alot to God for him helping me spiritually through this time, but I also owe alot to my husband for giving me that kick that I needed , I could have made it bad when I received that letter from him but I knew God put Dave in my life and that God can get us through anything.. I thank Tim for his help in making me the person of fitness that I am today . Last but Not least I give thanks to Jeff Shellenberg for telling me about Tim and encouraging me to call him.. I would have never known about Tim without Jeff telling me… This is what made me a Fit mom today I will never go back to what I was, being fit and teaching my kids about healthy nutrition is super important..  
Please tell us a story that you recall being really proud of yourself for when you started getting fit?
When my pants were fitting me loose and when I was actually able to see myself in pictures and I had a glow about me … then when I walked on stage at the bb competition I was actually teary eyed and just thinking about it now brings tears to my eyes…  
What makes you wake up with the intention of being a Fit Mom more each day?
The way my husband cuddles with me now … The look in my daughters eyes when they see me looking good , how when I walk out of the room and they now tell me “mom you are not gonna wear that skirt its to short for you” lol tables turn when you look super fit and sexy…
What do your children think about your progress as a Fit Mom, and how has your weightloss affected them? 
 Erika 19years old says: “Honestly, I could never be more proud of my mom. She’s the most amazing and most dedicated woman I’ve ever known. I’m happy to call her my HOT mama.”
Jasmine 14 years old says: “I think my moms progress was a great thing that happened in her life. her weight loss affected me because it made her a happier person, which made me happier and very proud.”
What are your favorite Fit Mom exercises to do in the gym? outdoors? with your children/grandchildren (adults or kids)? 
Erika: ”Me and my mom always do cardio together, whether its hiking, running on the treadmill, or just walking along the beach.”
Jasmine: “My favorite is hiking the mountain and feeding the squirrels at the end.. another favorite is walking on the beach and playing Frisbee on the beach.. those excercises are very fun!”
My favorite exercise is Leg day. I know that sounds crazy because nobody really likes doing legs but I luv to workout legs.. and cardio!
What’s your Fit Mom protein/carb/fat ratio per meal on average? 1:1 with low fat
What’s your favorite Fit Mom snack?
anything with peanut butter … lol …1/2 cup greek yogurt w/ blueberries and truvia
Who has inspired you most in your journey? 
I’d have to say my husband .. well he was more my support… A person I looked at that I really want to meet who’s body inspired me would have to bee Dana linn Bailey.
How do you hope to inspire others through your journey- what’s your Fit Mom Mission? 
I pray that whoever reads my story is inspired by it! Just because your husband tells you that you are not attractive to him doesn’t mean you let yourself go more… I live by the word of God as much as I can … I’m not perfect by far … [I love what] The word says in 1 Corinthians 6:18: “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God?”
My mission is to inspire and help other moms meet there goals .. whatever they may be… Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. I also volunteer at The Rock Church San Diego in the personal training ministry helping with moms and individuals meet their goals…
Additionally, please include any testimony facts that you feel will inspire our readers, from start to finish on your path to fitness. 
One phrase I learned to live by that inspired me is to NEVER EVER GIVE UP… no matter what anyone says .. You can do anything you put the effort to set out to do … Another thing remember you’re not eating for satisfaction your eating to fuel your engine… You can do this!!! Pray and be blessed!
To learn more about Jennifer or to contact her go to AmericasHottestFitMoms.com

March 15, 2012
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Meet Fit Mom: Irma Hereford

I have many phenomenal women (and a few fathers) in our group AmericasHottestFitMoms.com these days! We feel blessed to have each other, and daily there are posts with questions, supportive responses, and lots of positive feedback and cheering from each of the members.  It’s truly a pleasure to go on there every day and learn something new about my fitness capabilities, as well as feeling the constant surge of beautiful energy to strengthen me daily while I tackle motherhood and fitness and supporting my family.
Once I started the Fit Mom group, America’s Hottest Fit Moms, I thought it would attract some great fellowship and habit-building for me, for my friends, and for the novice fitness enthusiast fit moms who are still wondering about the best steps for their fitness endeavors.  I had no idea that such astonishing women would come join, some famous, and some so humble that their only joy is found in the uplifting of others.  All of these moms are truly inspiring in some unique sense all their own.
I would never say that I have favorites, but I definitely have those who I’ve become most familiar with because they have such radiance and that light of theirs just, well, makes them stand out among the crowds.  These particular Fit Moms don’t try, they don’t  ask for anything in return, and they don’t even really self-promote.  They just stand for something.  They are beautiful… One such Fit Mom is Irma Hereford. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Irma and her family through her posts in the group.  Please take the time to get to know her and cheer her on, as she has mastered the art of unconditionally loving others and empowering others simply in her example through the way she lives and cheers on others.  We adore you, Fit Mom, Irma Hereford. You are PHENOMENAL, Irma Gonzalez Hereford Super Fit Mom! Thank you for sharing your presence with us.  
Give us your top 5 pointers for being one of America’s Hottest Fit Moms…
1.  must have a positive attitude.
2.  smile!
3.  its do or do not…no middle ground.
4.  do what makes YOU happy and gives YOU peace of mind.
5.  BREATHE!  :)
How many children/grandchildren do you have? ages? I have 3 children…8 yr old twins, Mikayla & Nathaniel, and my 3 yr old Kingston.
America's Hottest Fit Moms

Irma and her Babies!

What is your former weight?  240 lbs.
America's Hottest Fit Moms Fitness for you and your Family!

Irma at over 200 pounds

Bodyfat?  over 40% (cant recall exact %).
Your current weight?  170 lbs.
Fit Moms Fitness

Fit Mom Irma "Hottie" Hereford in February 2012

Bodyfat?  18%
What inspired your track from fat to fit?  Being fit and working out has always been part of me…ever since high school when i got involved in dance and cheer.  The hardwork of practicing, challenging your body to perform new, harder moves and the euphoric feeling after competing…it all stuck with me.
What made you want to be a Fit Mom?  After i saw a few young mothers, younger than myself @ the park…they would get out of breath and break out in a sweat after being up on their feet, chasing their kid(s) around.  It wasn’t a pretty sight to see or hear…and i refer to that ‘health-wise’.  These mothers were on their way to being ticking time bombs if they didn’t do something to get healthy.  I was moved to do something about losing my ‘baby weight’ after i had my twins…and i did.  :)
Americas Hottest Fit Moms

Irma and her Twins

Please tell us a story that you recall being really down on yourself for when you were fat?  About 6 months after having Kingston, i remember not being able going upstairs without being out of breath and not having my legs hurt or feeling super heavy.  One day it just hit me hard…it was 6 months since i had my son, i had dropped most of the wt i gained while pregnant but i couldnt lose the last 20 lbs plus the wt i gained from fertility treatments.  I became discouraged…and disgusted with myself.  I had no excuse for this…i had to take accountability.  It took a good 2 weeks after that one hit for me to focus mentally, get it together and execute my plan of action. 
Please tell us a story that you recall being really proud of yourself for when you started getting fit?  When i finally dropped those ‘pesky’ 20 lbs from my pregnancy…it took almost 6 months to get it off of me.  Boy, was i PROUD AND ON CLOUD 9!! 
What makes you wake up with the intention of being a Fit Mom more each day?  The changes i see in myself, physcial ones as well as mental and emotional ones…each day i notice something different and/or new that is just FABULOUS!!  This keeps me going forward and forces me to push harder. 
What do your children think about your progress as a Fit Mom, and how has your weightloss affected them?  My kids know that mommy has to go to the gym and is on a special diet.  They are very aware and involved of my goals because i show them pictures of women in figure…plus they witness what i do.  I love it when they get to see me, especially my little girl…i love showing her that women, especially mommy’s can be strong, fit, healthy and gorgeous! 
They know about hardwork…they see what i put in, time-wise and strength-wise…i use this all the time with them and their everyday struggles, such as with homework or their after school activities/sports.  I remind them that hardwork is not easy, it takes practice and patience and that something AWESOME will come of all this hardwork.  They understand this concept well, they just need to reminded of it sometimes, especially when they get discouraged. 
My weight loss has affected them in a positive manner…because now mommy can run and bike with them…or just jump around or dance and i don’t get tired.  I can keep up with them…no problem!  ;)   I can play and be just as active with them and not be tired or out of breath like i was once upon a time ago. 
What are your favorite Fit Mom exercises to do in the gym? outdoors? with your children/grandchildren (adults or kids)?  I don’t do much of Fit Mom exercises with my kids @ the gym…they go to the kids room.  Outdoors, we go jogging and do sprints/lunges/jumping squats/push-ups and repeat.  My Kingston gets a kick out of springs/lunges/jumping squats…cracks me up because he keeps going and going…my little man pushes me!  :)   Now that im training for my Tri, my kids ride their bikes while i run. 
What’s your favorite Fit Mom snack?  Plain greek yogurt with Jello sugar free cheesecake & lemon pudding mixed in it…and with a pack of 100 calories almonds mixed in it also.  YUM!!
Who has inspired you most in your journey?  My parents…my mom is a fighter.  She gets up stronger after each time she is hit with anything in life.  She amazes me with her strength…nothing and no one is able to stop my mom…she is a ‘storm’ herself!  My dad, he is a strong man for passion…he is a cyclist.  He has been riding for over 60 yrs!  That is my dad’s 1st love…he ALWAYS made time to train, no matter what…he put his love and passion for his cycling above all else.  Its what makes my dad happy and brings him peace.
How do you hope to inspire others through your journey- what’s your Fit Mom Mission?  Just because you are a mom does not mean you can forget or neglect yourself.  Moms are nurturing, caring, loving and protective of their children, their family…and they should be just like that with themselves.  Moms must learn to get their ‘HAPPY’ on and get inner peace…i think that without these 2 driving forces, moms have a difficult time being truely happy.  Lets face it, if moms can’t make themselves happy, who will make them happy??  It all starts within yourself.
Additionally, please include any testimony facts that you feel will inspire our readers, from start to finish on your path to fitness.
This is what ive learned and experienced…pain, you will feel lots of it, but its ok, physical pain is temporary.  Hardwork is trying and results take time to see…but all that time and effort you put in SHALL SHINE THROUGH when you least expect it.  The changes you want to see, well you won’t see them overnight but you will…just need to remember that these changes are probably already there, YOU just can’t see them because we tend to be our worst critics.  Keep breathing and smiling…it helps!  ;)

January 25, 2012
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America’s Hottest Fit Moms- Meet Fit Mom Donna

Hey there Family-First Fitness Folks! Fit Moms and Dads are joining America’s Hottest Fit Moms on Facebook and here at NitasWorld.com to celebrate some of the most inspiring Fit Moms around. This week we are especially excited to introduce a mom who lost weight and inspired a life-change for her son.  Meet Fit Mom Donna I. Nehrich! I was blessed to learn about her inspiring journey through her posts in our group on facebook

 

My highest body weight was 320, I don’t know what my body fat percentage was then because I didn’t care enough to measure it. My current weight is 145 and 13.9 percent body fat, I’m 5’6. Because I had such a tremendous weight loss and also because of my age I do have some skin issues.

I’ve been at my goal weight for over 2 years so I did, 6 months ago, have a tummy tuck-to remove the panniculus and also a breast lift and augmentation. I have great definition in my arms but I have flappers which I am currently scheduled to have removed on February 2nd. I have worked out hard for 2 years and the skin wasn’t bouncing back. Surgery was the only answer because the skin movement can be quite painful. Of course it wasn’t as bad as say someone who lost that amount and didn’t exercise but because I am an exercise fanatic the skin is more troublesome.

My ah-ha moment was when I started having heart palpitations and was sent for an echocardiogram which came back normal. Went back to my primary physician who, as I was leaving her office, poked at my arm and said I think your having palpitations because your retaining fluid let me put you on a diuretic.

All I heard was blood pressure pill and said, “Oh no, I’m retaining fluid because I’m a fat ass!” I walked out her door and said that was it for me I wanted to shed the weigh. I didn’t stop there I decided I wanted to get into the best shape of my life. All thru my life I have been overweight, there are so many down stories to tell. I think the biggest down was having such low self esteem that my choice in men sucked. I always chose men that were abusive and cheaters and always thought that I couldn’t do better.

I think the proudest moment I can remember was when I dropped below the 200 pound mark. it was life changing. I also remember the smaller I got the easier and more fun the exercise became. Another moment was when my son came to my house and I was in bed, and he felt around in the bed and said where are you, where is the rest of you. Made me feel really good!

I wake up every morning KNOWING I’m a fit mom because I will NEVER go back to the old me! My two sons, 23 and 21 love the new me.

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Before and After of mom and son weight loss, fit moms at www.nitasworld.com

Donna and her son after over 100 pounds lost by each of them!

My weight loss caused my younger son to lose 100 pounds himself and my older son is extremely fit now because of my urging! I am so proud it is a family affair. We all have our different loves as far as exercise is concerned and we don’t exercise together but we all exercise!

My favorite exercise is group exercise.

  • I love the Les Mills programs.
  • Body Attack-sports inspired cardio
  • Body Pump, high repetition class using weights
  • Body Vive, an all over work out including cardio, stretching, toning with bands
  • Body Combat, a martial arts cardio class
  • CXWorks, a core training class
  • but my all time favorite is Body Step, step aerobics at its finest!
  • I also enjoy an occasional 5-8 mile run.

I have gone from 300 plus pounds to actually being a Body Step instructor. My diet is mostly calorie counting and filling those calories with good food. I keep sugar at a minimum, eat high protein and good carbs. I don’t really follow any specific ratio. I just eat good! With all the cardio, I need fuel.

I work out pretty much everyday but I do try to take one day off a week. I log about 12-15 hours of exercise a week. Seems like a lot but I will never go back to where I came from and I enjoy it! Its a family at the gym!

My favorite Fit Mom snack is peanut butter. I get it just ground peanuts, eat it on whole wheat bread with no sugar added preserves.

Most of my inspiration came from within. The determination, the sweat, just the general wanting to be fit was me. I owe a lot though to the instructors at the Brooks Y where I work out. Their hard work and love of exercise and being fit definitely kept me motivated! Also, wanting to live longer and better was a big factor.

I’ll be honest, at first, I thought losing the weight would make my marriage better but I lost 145 pounds in 13 months and 250 overnight! (divorce)

I always tell people I don’t want to be their hero, the determination comes from within and everybody’s health and weight loss is a personal journey for themselves. What works for me may not for another. I am there for support and to motivate but I don’t want to be considered as super human. I ground myself all the time by saying it was a great thing losing all the weight but I shouldn’t have been there in the first place!

Donna


December 28, 2011
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A Fit Mom to Follow- meet Melissa Hale-Naulin

After the birth of my daughter, with the proper nutrition and a consistent weight training/cardio routine, I sucessfully lost 75 pounds (40 from pregnancy, plus an additional 35 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight) and 20% body fat.  I am not only a fit mom, but I am also aspiring to become a licensed nutritionist, and I’m even helping transform my family’s fitness habits.  We are a fit family!

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Fit Mom Melissa Hale-Naulin

I am in the best shape of my life at 37 years old. I’ve proven to myself that it doesn’t matter how old you are, if you have had children, or if you don’t have model perfect genes. With hard work and clean eating you can absolutely attain the physique you have always dreamed of and bring your health and quality of life to a whole new level!

This journey hasn’t been easy for me with a baby and husband to take care of, a household to keep in order, and running my own skin care business. It has been difficult at times to keep a consistent workout schedule, as well as spending countless hours in the kitchen, planning and cooking meals for my family.

Our health is very important to me and, above all, I want to set a good example for my daughter. My fitness transformation has been a wonderful experience even with all the challenges, and I offer many thanks to the support from my husband for that. My husband is also an amazing father! He has always been there when mommy needed to squeeze in a workout, or stay late for clients at work. On top of all of this, he has gotten into the fitness lifestyle with me.  He himself has also benefited from a cleaned up diet full of veggies, lean protein and complex carbs, losing 25 pounds in 5 months!

My incredible fitness trainer, Jamo Nezzar of Jamcore Training, has been the core of my fit physique success. He is a constant source of workout inspiration, exercise and nutrition guidance, fitness knowledge and overall fitness motivation. He has helped me in so many ways to become more powerful, not just in fitness, but also in other areas of my life.  Through getting more fit, I gained more power in my life in all aspects.  I have discovered a strength in myself that I never knew existed, and I attribute that to the habits and determination that I retained throughout my fitness journey.   Because of the advancement I found in my fitness lifestyle, I feel strong and confident,  and I look forward to each and every workout with my trainer as well as my solo workouts.

I want to continue the fitness lifestyle forever! Thank you Jamo, for changing my life in such a positive way. You are more than a fitness coach. I am thankful for your impact on my lifestyle choices for being more fit, setting goals, and learning to develop the habits and determination to reach them.

On December 3, 2011, I reached my ultimate fitness goal, competing in my first NPC Bikini competition! It was an unbelievable experience, sharing the stage with some incredibly fit women.

My goals for 2012 are to continue to condition my physique and possible do another show in May. I would also love to earn a degree in nutrition and to help others change their body and their health through better food choices. Cooking and collecting recipes has become a hobby of mine! I love transforming unhealthy, fat-laden recipes into clean, delicious meals that fuel your energy and keep your metabolism running at it’s peak. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring and tasteless! Here I will share quick & easy recipes to support a fit lifestyle, as well as training (based on my own experience) and motivational tips. Thanks :)

Please join me and Nita Marquez in the Fitness Empowerment Movement on the following links on Facebook:

My Favorite Facebook Group: America’s Hottest Fit Moms

My Facebook Athlete’s Page 

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