Need to replace your bad habits with healthy habits? You can make lifestyle changes and get past temporary diets and quick fixes.
That’s what Fit Mother Christina did!
Christina not only lost over 60 pounds, but she also got herself out of her sugar addiction and a depressive funk.
With the help of the Fit Mother Project, Christina has developed incredible healthy habits that will keep her physically and mentally fit into her 60s, 70s, and beyond.
More than that, she got her confidence and mojo back!
She really put in the work, and her story is particularly powerful because she overcame her mind and emotions and pulled herself out of a deep rut.
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or are well into your health and fitness journey — sometimes, you just need to refocus and give yourself a little kick in the pants.
Finding ways to do this isn’t always easy, but it can be done.
Christina had the courage to join this program and transform her life; you can too!
Listen to Christina's Story on the Fit Mother Project Podcast:
Sugar Addiction and Poor Coping Mechanisms
Christina was in a miserable position in her life healthwise.
“I was very overweight, completely out of shape. I was very depressed and couldn't do any of the things that I wanted to do. I could barely go for a walk and struggled to sleep.”
She found herself in an unhealthy loop with bad coping mechanisms.
“I was in a really bad place for some reason, and I was using food only to comfort myself and soothe what I was feeling inside.”
To make matters worse, she was always looking at her scale.
“I've always had a really negative relationship with the scale. I used to weigh myself several times a day.”
Christina was getting bad news everywhere she turned, and it kept bringing her down.
“I use a particular weight app that gives you all your stats, like the type of fat, your bone density, fat percent, etc. Their green indication suggested good health and weight, but mine was red or orange through all the parameters. I was obese and weighed 248 pounds.”
And her problems didn't end there.
“I was exhausted, lethargic, and couch surfing. I did not have the energy or even the desire to do any of the stuff that I knew I was supposed to be doing.”
Christina was also addicted to sugar; at any low point, she turned to sweets.
She knew she needed help, and that's when she found the Fit Mother Project.
Find out how Christina lost weight and created life-long healthy habits!
Creating Healthy Habits
Christina reveals two of her major takeaways from the Fit Mother Project.
“One, the mission statement that you have us do is everything. It reminds us why we're making a certain choice. Another thing that you taught me is to break that all-or-nothing mindset which helped me understand that if I ate something that I shouldn't have once doesn't mean my whole day or lifestyle is blown.”
She also now knows that going to the gym is not the be-all, end-all of fitness.
“I don't have to go and be in the gym for three hours a day. It's nonsense. I don't need that, especially at 52.”
Christina also loved the support she got from the FMP Facebook group.
“I got so much support, knowledge, and wisdom from this group. I could post ridiculous pictures of myself that I didn't even want to take. But they're all cheering you on.”
After getting on board with the Fit Mother Project, the first thing Christina did was clear her house of all the sweets.
It was not easy for her, and she still had cravings, but she decided to go cold turkey because she wanted to break the sugar addiction pattern.
She admitted to having loved the free meal aspect of the program.
“You allow a lot more free meals than I even participate in, and it is almost a comfort to me, knowing that I can sometimes choose to eat whatever I want.”
As a substitute for her former coping mechanisms of sugar consumption, Christina now goes around her neighborhood for a walk whenever she is facing a tough time.
She touches upon the changes she made through her FMP journey.
“My self-talk changed from negative to positive. I made a conscious choice to change what was coming into my ears. On my morning walks, I listen to positive, motivational, inspirational, and uplifting podcasts.”
Christina has gotten healthier, and her life has never been better.
“I lost over 60 pounds. I'm so much healthier and more productive. I feel so good and different and wear smaller clothes.”
So what would Christina say to someone looking to join the Fit Mother Project?
“It’s not uncommon for people to use food to soothe themselves. We all have our own vices, and it might be too much social media, TV, food, or drugs and alcohol. It’s natural for the human body and brain to want to ease the pain. But there are more healthy ways to soothe and to help that. Eat healthy food, take a walk and breathe and get some sun. It’s so cool because it’s not a fitness program. It’s just healthy living.”
3 Key Takeaways From Christina's Journey
To summarize, here are three key lessons you can learn from Christina’s successful health and fitness journey:
Lesson 1: The Scale Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
Overthinking or fixating on a number on a scale is never good.
Your weight alone does not define your health.
A healthy body weight is important, but progress and true fitness can be found in so many non-scale-victories (NSVs).
Lesson 2: Age Is Just a Number
Many people give up on their health after a certain age, thinking that poor health is the inevitable result of aging.
But everyone, regardless of age, can and should work for a healthier version of themselves.
There is a plan for every shape, size, age, or ailment.
All you need to do is take that first step and find what works for YOU.
Lesson 3: There Is No Quick Fix
Christina had tried many fad diets and quick fixes to no avail.
She came to realize that there is no magic pill.
You have to put in the work to reap the benefits.
Proper nutrition, daily activity, and an overall healthy lifestyle are the ways to true health and wellness.
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*Please know that weight loss results & health changes/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice – simply very well-researched info on creating healthy habits.
