My Story

I am in my early 50's!!!  Fifty and fitter than I have ever been in my life!! I am happier, healthier and more energetic than I was 10 years ago!  Age is only a number, a state of mind and should never be used as an excuse NOT to do or try something new.  My goal is to  keep challenging myself to try new things, take new adventures and be the BEST version of me for myself, my husband and my family! My story isn't very different from lots other women

 I am a busy mom to 3 very busy kids, I know how hard it is to find the time to exercise, eat healthy and take care of YOU. Over two years ago I was in a total slump. I wasn’t exercising or eating healthy, nothing fit me and I felt so blah. I let life, kids, family, and work be my excuse to not workout and make time for me. I knew I needed to make my workouts and nutrition a priority again but I felt guilty taking time away from my family to focus on me. That would be selfish, right? WRONG

The years of not exercising and snacking off the kids plates, grabbing handfuls of crackers and m&m’s and friday pizza night had caught up to me!! I didn’t feel great about me and I was a grump and impatient with my husband and kids. It was a lose lose situation. I was doing THEM a disservice because I wasn’t making time to work on my own health and happiness.

I tried. I joined a gym which quickly became my place to socialize and not workout, I tried pilates, yoga and running but nothing motivated me. Than I found Turbo Fire and Chalene Extreme and it all changed. I got amazing results, losing 16 pounds in 3 months! For the first time in years I felt ENGERGIZED and I was seeing my body change and get toned and defined like never before.

I talked my best friend into trying Turbo Fire with me and together we kept each other supported and accountable and I realized besides LOVING the Turbo Fire workouts the difference in my achieving success was the support. I also loved that I didn’t have to leave the house to workout, that I didn’t have to rely on a class schedule, that I could wear whatever I wanted to workout in and no one had to see me! I got to get in shape on my schedule and I loved that!!

I also changed my eating. I woke up that first morning I was going to start Turbo Fire and I measured my cereal in a measuring cup and I was shocked at what a serving size was!! At that moment I knew everything was going to change. I began logging my calories with LoseIt, stopped eating pasta, switched to all whole grains, and began moving into a healthy clean eating way of life. About a month into my journey I began drinking Shakeology and that was a game changer. It helped reduced my sugar cravings, increased my energy – no more afternoon sleepy’s AND it has helped keep me healthy.

I know there is no magic pill but I feel like I have found it and love being to share it with others. I never thought at my age I would feel better than I did at 35!!   I workout everyday and I am always challenging myself. After Turbo Fire and Chalene Extreme, I went onto T25 ( one of my favorites), P90X3, Insanity,  PiYo and now I am doing Insanity Max 30!! I keep getting stronger and I realize the importance of continuing to challenge yourself with new and different fitness routines. My whole family has embraced fitness and making healthy choices even though they still like their pizza nights.

I decided to become a Fitness Coach for Beachbody because I want others to feel like I do. To know that you can make a change at any age and to realize the importance of making the time for yourself and how taking that time and working on you ultimately makes you a better wife, mom and even employee. I love helping others reach their goals by supporting, motivating and providing them with the tools they need.

I believe in the Beachbody products and their philosophy. I love that I can help people see the importance and the positive effects exercise and healthy eating can have on all aspects of their lives.

I would love to hear from you and learn about your story, struggles and successes, goals or questions. I want to help you start your journey to getting fit and living a healthy life. Private message me or email me at marciadeangelis@sbcglobal.net or visit my facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/marciadeangelisfitness