Frumpy Mom to Fit and Fabulous

helenrenee007

I found myself with some major life changing events. Suddenly at 45 years old I was single again. My 2nd husband had been cheating me for quite some time but I just couldn't face going through a 2nd divorce. Time and circumstances made it inevitable, I had no other options but to divorce him. Both of my children from my first marriage were now grown and had joined the Air Force. I was extremely proud of where my kids were in life but now, what to do with all of my spare time? My self-esteem was at an all-time low, i was 40 lbs overweight and at 4'11" that put me in a size 12 and obese.

After watching my twin sister transform her body and compete in her first bodybuilding competition I thought to myself what better way to keep my mind distracted and finally after 20 plus years, I could focus on myself. So, I hired a coach and signed up for my first Bikini Fitness Bodybuilding Competition. One of my key components was to track my food in myfitnesspal.

Little did I know how much that would not only transform my body, it transformed my life. I completely changed my eating habits and never missed a day of working out for 8 months. I never cheated on my nutrition plan. I lost 40 lbs and went from a size 12 to a size 0! I am now healthier, fitter and more confident than I have ever been in my life.

After my journey i was approached to write a book about what I had learned. I thought know way, I am not a writer! But, after some thought I said "why not?!" As of today I have now published four books! "The 70 Second Difference", "The SSASS Workout", "The ISO90 12 week Fitness Course" and "Fitness on the Move"! All co-written with my new and wonderful husband Brian Sterling-Vete.

Never give up hope! I was at my lowest possible time in my life, my father's death, financial problems, divorce, lost my job of 8 years, and instead of feeling sorry for myself I pushed through the pain. I hope my story can inspire other people to not give up hope.

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XOXO
Helen Renee

MyLovesMyLife

Awesome job

tomwasilj3w

Wow congratulations on turning your life around! Very inspiring. I plan on starting to compete as well in about a year or so. Will be needing to find a coach as well

SouthernMamaUnderConsruction

Wow lady! I'm proud of you! I understand going through a divorce.. Not giving into the pain is a hard thing to do! And look at you! I bet that ol' boy is kicking himself now! Your story is inspiring.. I find it hard to keep the motivation and momentum going. Do you have any tips?

Judikim118

Awesome!!!
Please share some of your competition pics.

leajas1

Thanks for sharing your story! I'll check out your books!