Ariel's Intro

I'm Ariel, 21, and I really need this. I want to set a good, healthy example for my daughter and show her how to take care of herself. I've struggled with my weight and my health my whole life, and after I had my daughter instead of losing the pregnancy weight, I've continued to gain. I'm in pain all the time, and after work I can't even hold her without hurting myself. What I hope to gain most from this is the energy to spend more time with my family, not worrying about if I sit down to play will I be able to get up, or if I can stand to take my daughter to the pool because people will see me. I anticipate the biggest challenge for me to be portion control, and cutting out sugary drinks (I work at a Starbucks, so I probably drink about 500-1000 calories a day). I am afraid of failing, and what that will mean, because I've never been able to stick with the significant lifestyle changes I've tried to make, but I believe that if I can get through this 10-week program, I will have the tools and the good habits to continue to maintain a healthy style of living.

Introduction

Day 1 of our T25 workout and family transformation. Today we're taking "before" pictures and measurements to compare with the end results. In 10 weeks we hope to be healthier, happier versions of ourselves, and to have learned a lot from this experience. Every "STATurday" we'll post updated progress, and hopefully along the way we'll each write a little bit about our experiences with this journey. We also may share some of our favorite healthy and energizing meals, best workout tips, etc.

Our family is comprised of my mother, 42, two brothers, 16 and 15, and myself, 21. In our house there are also my husband and 7-month-old daughter, but they are taking more of a sideline role in this adventure.

Here we go!