From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels
Monday, December 12, 2011
Why Christina Feels 20 Years Younger
Ever wish you could feel 20 years younger? That may not have been the reason 39-year-old Christina started out on her weight-loss journey, but that's exactly what happened — and she couldn't be happier about it. See, Christina's weight slowly started creeping up on her in her thirties. She was also diagnosed with several medical conditions that resulted in hospitalization and surgery. While she was recovering, Christina made a vow to finally get back into shape once she no longer had any medical reasons holding her back. She took a hard look at herself and had to get real. Her frequent junk food and take-out eating habits had left her weighing just two pounds less than her husband and facing a closet filled with clothes that no longer fit. She started on my plan — and, wow, did she get results. She went from 137 pounds to a toned 112 pounds* — and her six-pack abs are insane! She feels and looks like she did 20 years ago. Here is Christina's advice on how you can do it, too!
Advice for others: If you want to make a change in your life — whether it is losing weight or eating healthy — always set up your environment so you are less likely to fail. Stock your fridge with healthy foods, get a set of weights, remove all toxic chemicals from your home, and get rid of all the processed foods in your fridge and freezer. I cook 90 percent of my meals, and that keeps me healthy and in shape — and saves me money. I love Trader Joe's since it stocks so many organic choices at great prices and snacks (for my husband) without artificial flavors or preservatives. Keep a food journal and be sure to weigh and measure everything so you have a record of how much food you eat — and should be eating. Set small goals for yourself, and, if you have a small setback, get back on track. You will succeed if you put your mind to it.
I could not have learned about diet, exercise, and the way the environment affects the body without all of Jillian's great information. I proudly tell people that it is her fitness plan and books that have given me back the toned body I had when I was 20 years old. I didn't start a diet — I changed my life! With all the information on Jillian's Web site, I have all the motivation and tools I need to stay healthy and informed. My motto is: "Motivation by Christina, body by Jillian!"