The day I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and started making changes in myself was the day I found freedom. After pregnancy I didn’t even know who I was. I had spent my life feeling pretty good about myself, knowing I was attractive and felt confident I could do anything, go anywhere and be liked by people. Having my son changed everything for me. I loved him more than anything in the world but my confidence was shaken to the core and I feared I would never be the mom I wanted so badly to be.
It was a mind trip. I had people that were so happy for me.. asking me how happy I was… I lied. I was so scared to tell people how miserable I was after London was born… I felt like they would judge me for being superficial and shallow when I had a perfect baby boy and should be happy. I was also afraid my son would never know the person I was before he was born and had no idea how to function. I wanted to hide in my house and not let anyone in.
I was at the gym once again 165 lbs, size 12… busting my booty to try to fit into the size 10s jeans that I bought near the middle of my pregnancy. I was fed up, discouraged and sick of standing in the back of the room- I am a front of the room kinda girl. I used to love meeting new people, interacting, making people laugh. I used to love being in the action and felt confident at the front of a room, and I felt like somehow I was being punished for it. I heard about a p90x class and the instructor told me about shakeology- I was ready to try anything. Scared to death I signed up- FOR EVERYTHING. P90X, Shakes… even “coaching” for a disconut on product and to sell the program to a few friends. I was totally committed to losing the weight or I would die trying. Within 30 days I had lost 15 lbs, 2 sizes and countless inches. I was so fired up and talking to everyone about the products that were giving me hope again. After 90 days I looked like my old self again- but better (and smaller)! I was also building a business along side my body, using my results and passion to simply share with others what anyone can do when someone believes in them. Then, after 180 days I was in a size 2. I had told friends for years that being “small” was not in the cards for me- I thought I was just a “curvy girl,” and content with that. Now I wanted to look like an athlete, because I felt like one! I have energy, vitality, confidence and the joy that comes from knowing and loving yourself because you know you are having significance in the lives that God has richly blessed you with. Now it’s my turn to bless you. I want to give you the hope and direction that I was given. It’s not easy, it’s hard work.. but it’s worth the struggle, worth the time and worth the pain. It’s a productive struggle that will change you inside and out and the cool thing is you don’t do it alone. This journey is not about being in perfect shape or looking a certain way- it’s about becoming the best YOU that you can be. I want to be an amazing Mom, wife, sister, daughter and friend possible. I want my son to know who he is and have all the confidence that I can give in him form day one. I want to have significance in the lives of people around me. Will you allow me to be part of your journey? Let’s get started!
I am looking to better my body. all i have to work on is my lovehandles and my stomach. I was 119 and as soon as i when into highschool i went to 158. RIght now im 138 but i seem to be gaining weight. I want abs again…..please help!!!
Hi Lauren,
My name is Monica. I’m 17 years old, and I just into my 3rd week of P90X. I have started to notice muscle starting to grow, but havent really noticed anything on the scale. I saw you videos, etc and you really inspired me. Not just because of your amazing body, but because you noticed something was off in your life and decided to make a change. And that takes a lot of commitment. Now, my parents do support me with the P90X program, but im not really sure on how to keep a balanced meal. I’m exercising everyday but i know I’m not eating properly and was wondering if you could give me any suggestions. I have also looked into the shakeology. And i really want to get that. I’m trying to save the money for it, but i was wondering how it works? Do you drink one a day? etc.
Thanks,
Monica
Hey, Monica. Sorry I missed this! Facebook is my unofficial home, so can you contact me there?? http://www.facebook.com/knight.lauren . Thanks so much!
Hey Lauren! I just discovered you on YouTube and you are so inspiring. Although I haven’t experienced being pregnant just yet, I look just the same as you looked before you started your weight loss journey. I am 5’5 190 and 20 years old and I would LOVE nothing more then to be happy and not so depressed over my weight. I am only 20 and have my whole life ahead of me. I have never wore a bikini in my life. I am on my second week of insanity and eating a clean good diet. I am also starting turbo jam Monday and I am hoping to do Brazilian buttloft soon. How long did it take you to lose the weight? What was your routine ? What did you eat? HELP please!!!!
Hey, Alyssa! I would love to help you! If you aren’t already working with a coach I would be happy for you to start your fitness journey with me. Can you add me on Facebook?
I used a little bit of both! I pushed myself until I could do the pullups on the bar. My husband showed me a jumping pullup and I used a chair for support too. Are you doing P90X now?
I was at the gym once again 165 lbs, size 12… busting my booty to try to fit into the size 10s jeans that I bought near the middle of my pregnancy. I was fed up, discouraged and sick of standing in the back of the room- I am a front of the room kinda girl. I used to love meeting new people, interacting, making people laugh. I used to love being in the action and felt confident at the front of a room, and I felt like somehow I was being punished for it. I heard about a p90x class and the instructor told me about shakeology- I was ready to try anything. Scared to death I signed up- FOR EVERYTHING. P90X, Shakes… even “coaching” for a disconut on product and to sell the program to a few friends. I was totally committed to losing the weight or I would die trying.
Within 30 days I had lost 15 lbs, 2 sizes and countless inches. I was so fired up and talking to everyone about the products that were giving me hope again. After 90 days I looked like my old self again- but better (and smaller)! I was also building a business along side my body, using my results and passion to simply share with others what anyone can do when someone believes in them. Then, after 180 days I was in a size 2. I had told friends for years that being “small” was not in the cards for me- I thought I was just a “curvy girl,” and content with that. Now I wanted to look like an athlete, because I felt like one! I have energy, vitality, confidence and the joy that comes from knowing and loving yourself because you know you are having significance in the lives that God has richly blessed you with. Now it’s my turn to bless you. I want to give you the hope and direction that I was given. It’s not easy, it’s hard work.. but it’s worth the struggle, worth the time and worth the pain. It’s a productive struggle that will change you inside and out and the cool thing is you don’t do it alone. This journey is not about being in perfect shape or looking a certain way- it’s about becoming the best YOU that you can be. I want to be an amazing Mom, wife, sister, daughter and friend possible. I want my son to know who he is and have all the confidence that I can give in him form day one. I want to have significance in the lives of people around me. Will you allow me to be part of your journey? Let’s get started!
I am looking to better my body. all i have to work on is my lovehandles and my stomach. I was 119 and as soon as i when into highschool i went to 158. RIght now im 138 but i seem to be gaining weight. I want abs again…..please help!!!
Hey! Contact me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/knight.lauren !
Hi Lauren,
My name is Monica. I’m 17 years old, and I just into my 3rd week of P90X. I have started to notice muscle starting to grow, but havent really noticed anything on the scale. I saw you videos, etc and you really inspired me. Not just because of your amazing body, but because you noticed something was off in your life and decided to make a change. And that takes a lot of commitment. Now, my parents do support me with the P90X program, but im not really sure on how to keep a balanced meal. I’m exercising everyday but i know I’m not eating properly and was wondering if you could give me any suggestions. I have also looked into the shakeology. And i really want to get that. I’m trying to save the money for it, but i was wondering how it works? Do you drink one a day? etc.
Thanks,
Monica
Hey, Monica. Sorry I missed this! Facebook is my unofficial home, so can you contact me there?? http://www.facebook.com/knight.lauren . Thanks so much!
Hey Lauren! I just discovered you on YouTube and you are so inspiring. Although I haven’t experienced being pregnant just yet, I look just the same as you looked before you started your weight loss journey. I am 5’5 190 and 20 years old and I would LOVE nothing more then to be happy and not so depressed over my weight. I am only 20 and have my whole life ahead of me. I have never wore a bikini in my life. I am on my second week of insanity and eating a clean good diet. I am also starting turbo jam Monday and I am hoping to do Brazilian buttloft soon. How long did it take you to lose the weight? What was your routine ? What did you eat? HELP please!!!!
Hey, Alyssa! I would love to help you! If you aren’t already working with a coach I would be happy for you to start your fitness journey with me. Can you add me on Facebook?
Hey Lauren! I actually added you on facebook a few days ago! I sent to a message but you haven’t gotten back to me yet
I think we connected there!!
How tall are you?
You look great!
Hey! I’m 5’8″. And thank you!
Would you recommend P90X or ChaLEAN Extreme for a mom trying to lose the last 15 lbs and tone up?
Well, it depends!!! I am P90X all the way because it’s my soulmate workout. What have you already done???
I have done TurboFire.
Did you use the pull up bar in P90X or the bands?
I used a little bit of both! I pushed myself until I could do the pullups on the bar. My husband showed me a jumping pullup and I used a chair for support too. Are you doing P90X now?