I have been using various Beachbody (now called BODi) products since I became a coach (rep) in 2010. I have never been overweight but have fluctuated between 140-160 throughout most of my adult life. In 2017, I changed my diet and got down to my lowest weight since middle school. I was in the best shape of my life, competing at a high level in ironman distance triathlons.
In November 2017 I found out I was pregnant. I was 45 years old, so this was a bit of a shock, but a miraculous blessing! In June 2018, I had my perfect baby girl and was surprised that instead of losing weight immediately after I had her, I actually gained weight.
None of my maternity clothes fit because I was bigger everywhere (except my belly of course). I was frustrated and depressed and already sleep deprived and overwhelmed having a newborn. I have a background of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, which didn’t help at all!
During my pregnancy, I knew I would have some struggles with my weight gain and new bod, so I immediately started the 2B Mindset program as soon as it was released in May 2018. 2B Mindset was the newest program from Beachbody which focused on simple healthy nutrition habits and changing your mindset about food, eating, and your body.
As soon as I could mentally wrap my head around starting to take care of myself again, I started back up on the program that I had spent 6 weeks practicing before I had Coura. It was easier because I had been working on it for 6 weeks already and I understood and believed in the concepts and practices it taught.
Between the 2B Mindset, drinking Shakeology (a nutritious shake) several times daily (typically 3-4), PiYo (a full-body, low impact workout), and Energize (a pre-workout electrolyte drink), 7 months later I was back to my pre-preg weight.
The main principles of the 2B Mindset program are: weigh daily, water first, veggies most, and track everything.
I have always weighed myself daily with mixed emotions. This program taught me how to do this as “data collection” only and not to be so attached to the number! I love that the 2B Mindset program encourages this!
It also focused on drinking water first thing in the morning and before each meal/snack throughout the day. This has helped with the dehydration of breastfeeding and lack of sleep as well!!
And eating more veggies is one of the main principles of the program, so I am eating twice as many veggies as I was before. I love veggies but I am lazy and tend to grab a shake or bar instead.
When I am tired or cranky or only have one hand to make a meal (due to baby holding/feeding), I still opt for a shake since Shakeology is easy to make and drink!
The other thing that helped is after 6 weeks of not being able to work out, I was able to start. Exercise has never helped me lose weight, but when I exercise, I feel less stress and anxiety so it’s easier to want to eat healthier and take care of myself and my body.
I am super grateful for the tools and products that Beachbody has given me! I am still following the principles of the 2B Mindset and will forever. It is a lifestyle change, not a short-term diet/nutrition plan.
I ended up getting my 2B Mindset Coaching Certification so I can help others who are struggling like I was.
With the start of the NEW YEAR, I will be running support groups so we can all practice these principles together. JOIN US HERE.
Thanks for all your love and encouragement over the past 7 months!!
See you soon!