Congratulations to Nicky Barton of Springfield who is the lucky winner of the journey to a healthy lifestyle with a 12-week 5-day meal plan from Just Right Eating (JRE) along with personal training from JRE Owner, Stephanie Johnson during those 12-weeks!
It wasn’t easy to pick a winner as many readers shared wonderful stories and commitments to taking on this challenge. Thank you to all who entered, and we hope you will continue to strive for your goals. Anyone can accomplish a goal they set their mind to. We hope Nicky’s journey will be an inspiration to all of us to be more mindful of our eating and exercises habits to make the most of every day.
Here’s an excerpt from Nicky’s entry that shows that she is ready, willing and on her way to a Mom’s Lifestyle Makeover!
“Iāve avoided a scale for a while now. Unfortunately, that old āignorance is blissā thing only works for so long before you realize your clothes donāt fit anymore and youāre winded walking up a flight of stairs. The promises to myself of āIāll be good starting on Mondayā have come and gone for way more Mondays than I can count. Is it motherhood? That has been my excuse for so long; Iām just not a priority. I have two awesome, amazing, busy kids ā Reagan, who is 9, and Reid, who just turned 8. Iām a single mom and I work a full and part-time job. I often overcommit to things outside the home, which leads me to doing fifty million things at any given time, but Iām ready to start the long road of becoming a better me. My kids deserve a mom who is the best version of herself. I deserve it.
Why is it so hard for moms to say that?
I know itās going to be trying, but I also know Iām ready. I need help though, which is why I was so excited to see the post on the Springfield Moms Facebook page this morning. I donāt think Iām alone in this feeling, and truthfully, I just donāt know where to begin. The internet is a vast, deep hole of confusing information. One page tells you carbs are the devil; another tells you theyāre not. Sugar will make you obese; Splenda will kill you. Too much protein will throw off your metabolism; too little will throw off your metabolism. Itās overwhelming. Too often I have great intentions, but life gets in the way of the execution. The thought of having healthy, yummy food prepared and ready for me to grab and go sounds like a Busy Momās dream. It would help me reach my goal but still allow me time to play short-order cook for my picky eaters.”
I am motivated and excited at the prospect of being chosen and challenged. Show me the way, kick my butt in the gym. I donāt believe everything is sunshine and roses, but I do have a positive outlook when it comes to reaching my end goal and the work it will take. I will be real and I will work hard. This is an opportunity to get my life back, to be able to run around with my kiddos, to get on the path to being around for them for many more years to come, to make them proud, make myself proud.”
Nicky, you’ve already taken the first step to a successful journey! We will be there for you along the way!
Many thanks to Stephanie Johnson for donating her healthy, prepared meals and her time and talents in personal training. We will share updates every other week and hope everyone can be inspired to prioritize their health and fitness.
