I have debated this post for awhile now, but not sure what has been holding me back. I am writing this because if I had these thoughts, I know others have too.

So let's back up a bit to 2010 for a super brief moment. I went through some shit at the end of 2009. It's a long story, that produced my life mantra: TRUST YOUR GUT! But I'll tell you the dirty details another day. 2010 was NOT my healthiest year to say the least...but it was maybe one of the most fun ;)

In 2011 I met my future husband (aww) and I was settling down. I started to get really self-conscious about myself. I didn't like my body, and many tears were shed. I had found these beautiful girls named Karena and Katrina and started stalking them and their fitness movement. I loved what they stood for. I loved that their lifestyle was fun, beautiful, crazy, and HEALTHY! You mean...I don't have to be a stick in the mud in social situations to look bangin'? BRING IT ON! So I became a member on cyber Monday of 2012. I still have the hat ;)

For the next 2.5 years I followed them, ate their recipes, attempted bootycalls (yall, I don't wake up easy), and did their workouts (for the most part). FINALLY I felt happy and like I could LIVE a healthy life. Karena and Katrina are my lifestyle inspirations and for that I am truly grateful. I got so into Tone It Up over those years that when I started seeing Tone It Up girls become Beachbody coaches...I thought they were traitors. There. I said it. I couldn't stand the thought that someone wanted to drink Shakeology over Perfect Fit. Why would you want to work out with Beachbody trainers when K&K were so awesome? I sat back and watched other coaches (ok, judged) for months. Until...that whole feeling in my gut thing happened again.

Damn!

I had been following Anna Maria Locke for a long time. From her TIU Instagram days and through her transition to a coach and when she quit her full time job. I watched from the sidelines. One day I felt this crazy need to ask her what the hell she did for a living. Because secretly to the public, but not so secretly to my husband---I WANTED TO BE Karena and Katrina! (and c'mon--you want to be them too--don't lie. Lol!) I wanted to be that kind of inspiration and motivation to someone else. I wanted to live a life of hard work and success revolving around my passion of health and fitness. I thought to myself--"maybe this coaching thing is my answer?"

And it is.

Turns out, I loved what the opportunity offered. I have debt and I can earn extra money by being a positive and motivating light to others on their healthy journey. I get to build close relationships with the women I am helping. I still get to post sweaty selfies and food pictures JUST LIKE BEFORE. Although now, I get paid for it.

So are Tone It Up girls turned Beachbody Coaches, like me, traitors? No.

I still admire, follow, and support K&K just like before
I still purchase Perfect Fit to make pancakes
I still lead a Tone It Up lifestyle
I still make Tone It Up recipes
I still do Tone It Up workouts from time to time (although Beachbody really does fit my schedule better. 30-45 minutes and no bootycalls!!)
I also promote Beachbody programs and Shakeology (which is COMPLETELY different from Perfect Fit. Read more about Shakeology here and see why you shouldn't compare the two) because they are what helped ME make the most progress.

I hope that this may have brought some thoughts full circle. Trust me, if you have had a negative thought toward Beachbody I am sure I thought the same thing at first. I wasn't all open arms ;) I would love to answer questions if you have them. I will be an open and honest book!

If after reading this, you are curious if Beachbody coaching may be right for you, don't hesitate to reach out! All the smiley faces scattered through this post should confirm I am not gonna bite you!! :)

xoxo

Brittany