Opportunity Alert!
I am not the woman I once was...and I am not yet the woman I am going to be.
January 27, 2013 I made a decision, that has forever changed the course of my life. A choice that seemed so insignificant at the time, and now I sit here...almost in awe of how much things have changed, so fast.
And because to understand WHY I am sharing where I am now, you must realize a bit of where I have come from...
I was at a low point in my life...a newly single mom coming out of an extremely abusive relationship, anxiety ridden, depressed, I had lost myself, and by no means making my health a priority. Every morning I woke up wondering how I would make it through another day...every day I would put my son to sleep and think how in the world am I ever going to make this better? Everyday I would cry, because this was NOT the life I wanted for us. When I looked at my little boy, I wanted to be someone who he would be proud of, admire, look up to. I wanted to build a life for us, that was something then I could only DREAM of.
I knew I was MADE FOR MORE. I knew I was a survivor and this was just another battle to fight, overcome and learn from. I knew I wanted to help people overcome challenges, because I was no stranger to them...and although I was still in one myself at the time, I could see the bigger picture that ONE day, it would become a part of my story...and I could utilize it to HELP OTHERS. I knew I was put her for a greater purpose...but I had NO idea what the hell it was, or how to find it.
I had dropped out of my last year of college when I found out I was pregnant, and kicking myself in the butt for it. How could I possibly work, finish school, wear ALL hats, and take care of both of us...I didn't know where to start.
Well, it started with me reluctantly (at the time) spending $180 for a challenge pack. I start working out again everyday. It may have only been 25 minutes of me time doing T25, but it was just what I needed to know that I deserved to make myself a priority again. I started drinking Shakeology and eating healthy, and my energy levels started to rise. I was started to see the old me, fade away.
I decided on that fourth day, I was going to be a Beachbody coach. I saw the potential, I saw what it had done for others lives, I already saw a glimpse into the positive, supportive community I was a part of...of people who were not letting their past DEFINE them, people who wanted more, people who were dedicated to helping others, people who barely knew me and already supported and believed in me. I found HOPE. I saw that if I had a vision and dedicated myself to working hard NO MATTER WHAT, it could happen for me too. And BOOM, just like that...I found my purpose and what I know now...MY PASSION.
~~~>Helping others, just like I once had to do for myself.<~~~
I poured myself into helping others begin their journeys just like I had, I dedicated myself everyday to learning, I took some really hard looks at myself and what I needed to fix in my own life...and looking back, that was when my life began again. I let go of fear, self doubt and limiting beliefs, things or people that were negative and brought me down, I focused on the POSITIVE, I embraced that every healthy choice I made and new relationship I built, because it was setting me up for a much brighter future.
It is hard to see from the outside looking in, why Beachbody coaching can change your life...
And now I sit here, with a smile on my face, gratitude in my heart, realizing it was the BEST decision I could have ever made for us.
I am now a fulltime, stay at home mom, I make an amazing income (I know, I don't like to mention that because its "icky", but I'd be doing a disservice if I don't), I am in the BEST shape of my life, I am surrounded by the most amazing people who have brought so much love and so much joy to my life, I have helped over 180 people with their health and fitness goals, I have a growing team of over 30 amazing individuals who want MORE for their lives too. I have a VISION. I am building my DREAM LIFE.
~~~~>It is REAL.<~~~~
**And I found out last week, I am ranked 150 out my over 220,000 people in my company. A company with a purpose for ending the trend of obesity and helping people find their healthiest happiest version of themselves. A company of integrity. A company that rewards me greatly with free trips, gifts monthly, and recognition.
I was blown away. I was shaking, smiling, crying, humbled, SHOCKED. I couldn't believe, this is MY life now, and I am SO much closer to being the woman and mom that I am PROUD to be.
And the BEST part...I now get to pay it forward and help others CREATE THEIR DREAMS too. All of the women (and man) on my team have had amazing physical transformations, are paying off debt or putting money into savings, some are getting close to being able to quit their jobs and stay home with their children, believing in themselves again, overcoming obstacles they once felt defined them. They are taking CONTROL of their lives & creating their own futures. We are DREAMS, DOers, no matter what-ers. We are on a MISSION. Because we all know and believe and are a part of something, SO much greater than ourselves.
We are Beachbody coaches, and damn proud of it.
If you have ever thought, could I do that? What could it do for my life? I am inviting you to join me for my coach sneak peek...no commitment, no pressure...just come see the inside of what has been the biggest blessing in my life. If you are interested, send me an email at danafotiades@gmail.com
I would love to connect with you, hear your story, your vision, your dreams.
You never know, it could be the BEST decision you have ever made.
