Energy Level Up… Stress Level Down.
I joined CKO West Caldwell in the summer of 2012 when my second baby was 8 weeks old. As a former collegiate swimmer, I had the endurance to get through the classes right away, but the technique took a bit longer. I had gained over 60 lbs in college, then yo-yo dieted before, in-between and after my pregnancies. Having two little ones at home, working full-time and going to grad school, I made every excuse NOT to stick with exercise. Finally in January of 2013, my husband and I committed to making a change & started going to CKO Kickboxing six to seven days a week. In five months, I lost 32 lbs and dropped to a size 2. I dropped 4 minutes off my 5K time within 4 months and completed my first half-marathon in September. Then in October, I completed my first Tough Mudder, with several instructors who had helped me along my weight loss journey.