Lyndsay Steward, Age 25
7 Weeks. A lot of shoulda', coulda', woulda' can happen in that time. But not for me! Not this year. In the 7 weeks I have been a member of the Indianapolis Martial Arts Club, I have lost 4 pounds of real fat. I have also increased muscle actually am beginning to look good in tank tops again! When I started, I was a size 12, inching to a 14. Now, I am in a size 10 and even those are getting baggy! I have started to fit into some of my size 8 pants and skirts. The other night I went through my closet and tried on clothes I hadn't worn in a year or two. Not only did they fit, but I looked GREAT in them. What a feeling! Yes, the outward appearance has improved and the numbers are changing. However, I am not one to focus on that. More importantly, what I am learning and experiencing here has transcended into every other area of my life. I choose foods differently, I shop differently, and I have been reminded to encourage others.
My experiences have also had a very positive effect in my classroom where I teach 25 first graders. I can't describe to you how much more confident I am. I worry less and I find myself handling stressful situations better. The best I feel ALL WEEK is when I drive home from class on Monday and Wednesday nights. My husband can't stop commenting on the new me. Really it's not a new me, it's the old me that has been covered up by long hours, fast food, and the constant feeling of being tired. He says I'm back to the same person he married four years ago. I feel this difference as well! I have always enjoyed being active but I wouldn't necessarily consider myself extremely athletic. I have always tried to stay fit. I dreaded going to the gym and never looked forward to the at home workouts. I did them because I knew I had to. Even then, I still didn't see the results I wanted. I can't wait to go to the IMAC each week and work out. I have FINALLY found something I love that takes care of me, inside and out. Thank you Ray and James for all you have done. I can't wait to see what the next year has in store.
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