About Me: Healthy Living, Rain or Shine
With Marissa Rainer
My name is Marissa and I’ve a very busy mom of two little ones, ages 4 and 2. This page was created to support my newfound health and fitness journey that began just over two months ago, and man, have I fallen in love with it. Everyone has a “why” as to how they begin their journey. My personal one is this: After having my youngest, I lost track of myself and my personal health, which was something that was easier to come by after having my oldest. With two little ones, gone was my energy to find the time to exercise or put effort into making extra healthy meals. Food that was quick and convenient ruled my life, and often was quite unhealthy. Those last 15 lbs I’d gained during pregnancy remained, none of my clothes fit, I was exhausted all the time, and I just hated the person I saw in the mirror every day. Gym membership was out of the question with our budget, and I was at a loss. I knew I could do better, FEEL better-I’d always been a very active person through sports and working out, but had just lost all motivation to do so. I decided enough was enough, I was tired of being miserable and feeling sorry for myself over something that was my own fault, so I decided I needed to take action, and soon.
To go along with that, I have a passionate coaching “why”. I signed up as a coach starting with the 21 day fix program as well as Shakeology. After finishing my first round of the fix, and being on the Shakeology for over a month, the person that stood before me amazingly different! I had lost 5 lbs, was fitting into my clothes again, and could see some muscle definition beginning where there hadn’t been any. My self-confidence was through the roof, and I had grown to love my new routine of getting up early daily and getting that workout done. Shakeology was always something I hadn’t allowed myself to consider because of cost, but broke down and tried it telling myself I had a 30 day money-back guarantee. IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. I had been sick constantly for almost three months, and since drinking Shakeology, have yet to be sick since. Not only has it done incredible things for my immune system, but the ENERGY it’s provided me with is amazing. Having two very active little ones takes a lot out of you, and now having the energy to get through the day without experiencing that mid-day slump has been a godsend that I’m very appreciative of.
If I could feel this amazing after just a MONTH of doing these things, imagine how I’ll feel long-term! THIS is why I became a coach. As a mom, we often feel it’s our responsibility to take care of our family first and ourselves last. As a coach, I want to help others see that it’s possible to do both-take care of yourself, and as a result ALSO be taking care of your family. I had hit rock bottom and this regime saved me and has not only made me a healthier and more active person, but it’s also made me a happier Mom-a good role model to my children for some important life habits-and a happier wife to my husband who’s supported me 100% through it all. I want nothing more than to inspire and help others who feel they’re stuck in the same position to achieve that same happiness and healthiness for themselves and their loved ones.
The other perk of coaching, and what had me terrified in the beginning? My coach, also a mother of two young ones who I’d been following on her fitness journey on Facebook, posted about an upcoming coach mentor group she was running. It’s always been my dream to be a stay-at-home with my little ones, but in this day and age, that’s a very hard thing to come by. We needed money, and the only way to do that was to be away from home with my kids, which I hated. This seemed like a solution to be able to make that happen, and in the process of doing that, my “job” was getting fit and healthy and helping others to do the same! I reached out and asked a few questions, sat down and had a talk with my husband, and after a few days of self-searching, made the leap and signed up. I can now design my work schedule around what kind of day I’m having with the kids, can work in my pj’s on the couch when they’re napping, and have the flexibility to change anything at a last second notice. How many jobs provide you those luxuries?
I have found something I’ve become very passionate about, and love the new life that my family is living. I’m not only providing financially for my family, but my one simple change in course that I made for myself has affected those I love as well. My husband is also doing the 21 day fix program and Shakeology with me, and has had such great success with both that it has even taken him by surprise. My two kiddos ask to “exercise” on a daily basis, and eat clean meals with us (and are constantly trying to sneak sips of my Shakeology). It’s been a life changer, and if you are in the market to change your life around and get on a healthier and happier path, then you’ve come to the right place! Stay tuned for some clean-eating recipes, fitness tips, motivation and inspiration that will hopefully help change your life the way they have mine. You’re past is just that-it’s never too late to make the decision to start creating your future!
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