Hi. My name is Christi Masi (yes I know it looks like Christmas! ) and I am going to turn 35 this February. I am a stay at home mom to two sets of twins. My first set will be 7 in January and my second set are 20 months. My life is hectic to say the least.
To be honest, after my first set of twins, my baby weight came off pretty easily. Chasing two toddlers around does that! So after the second set, I figured with time the weight would come off just like before. It really wasn’t a concern for me because being a “little heavy” was the last thing on my mind.
As my babies became mobile, I was forced to stay in the house more and more. Taking two toddlers out is a challenge. The stress started to build. I tried to work out at home but I was always interrupted and never gave it my all. I even tried a stroller fitness class with the babies but I ended up holding my daughter the entire class. She does not like being in the stroller! I also have a gym membership that provides daycare but I tried that with my older twins when they were young and they would stand at the window and cry. I just couldn’t work out and feel good while my kids were crying for me.
Then one afternoon, I received the Seminole Beacon. There was a story about Pinellas Boot Camp and I thought, “This looks hard but I need something for myself.” I am not a morning person but I knew that by doing the morning class I would have no excuses. I didn’t need a sitter, I wouldn’t take time away from my children, and I could do anything for 4 weeks! What I learned was that waking up wasn’t that hard and if I prepared the night before for my busy day, I could make the program work. I told myself that I would give my all for 4 weeks and see what the results were.
The results were so much more than weight loss. Yes, I lost weight. Yes, I lost inches. Yes, I could fit into jeans that I couldn’t wear since my first set of twins. But this program has changed my life. I feel strong. I can’t remember the last time I felt strong. I had energy and I looked forward to working out. And the support I received from Julia and Sunny just propelled me even more. I started to think about what I put into my mouth after working my body so hard. Was the temptation worth undoing my hard work?
If you are on the fence about joining ask yourself what do you have to lose? You pretty much have your own personal trainer who wants you to succeed. So she makes sure you get the best work out possible and provides you with the tools to help you eat better. To me it is not about the size I wear…that is just a number. It is about feeling empowered. The weight loss is just an added bonus. If I can do this, so can you! You won’t regret it!
