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By Shonda Cotton, submitted by Kim Rogers, Group EXercise Regional ManagerSettle in. This may take awhile...I'm home. I'm home from the most physically demanding and exhausting weekend ofmy life. BodyStep training. How did this happen? How did I, someone who used toHATE the gym, someone who was "morbidly obese" (by Weight Watchers standards)become a Pump instructor and now a soon-to-be Step instructor? This is not the path Iexpected. How did I get here?I'll tell you how. I got here through a connection made with a GoodLife instructor over 5years ago.I joined GoodLife in 2004. Actually, my husband 'joined me' as a Christmas present.I had two babies, 1 and 2 years old at the time. I was morbidly obese, weighing in atover 230 Lbs. I was in love with all the wrong foods. And I was sedentary.I started with the Personal Training. Twice a week, I worked out with a lovely personaltrainer. And I hated every second of it. I enjoyed her, but I was constantly checking theclock. When is this going to be over? When does this torture end? Why am I doingsomething I hate so much? I would tell myself I was doing it for my health, for my kids,for my future...whatever it took to keep going. But I still hated it.As I worked out with my trainer, I would see what was happening in the studio. It lookedlike so much fun, but well beyond my level of fitness. I couldn't possibly go in there andmake a fool of myself. No way.After some weeks of watching, admiring, desperately wanting to join in the fun, I tookthe plunge. I don't remember what class it was. I don't remember other participantswho were there. I don't remember the music we worked out to. But I do remember theinstructor. I remember her making me feel welcome. I remember her making me feellike I could do it. And I remember thinking I wanted to be like her. She was warm andwelcoming. She was fit. She was a role model. She was beautiful. I was none ofthese things, but Nicolle embraced me and made me feel like I could be. Nicolle madethe gym a fun and successful place for me, and she helped me get the results I wanted.Eventually, the dread of going to the gym wore off and, the desire to go took over.This journey I have found myself on began with Nicolle 5 years ago. She plowed theway for me. She made it possible for me to choose this particular path. She hasbecome more than an instructor to me. She has become one of my most cherishedfriends and a constant support in my life. Without her, I would not be sitting here in painafter such a demanding yet rewarding weekend. And I would not be craving hercinnamon rolls.
Of course, other instructors have helped me get here too. Laura V has become anamazing friend and mentor despite her initial fear of me (after I accosted heroutside GoodLife one day long ago). Her ability to entertain her participants anddevelop such a strong following is inspiring. Her enthusiasm and energy is contagiousand always leaves me thirsty for more.I have also found a friend in Rhonda. Rhonda's passion and dedication to the programskeeps me honest and on my toes. Her knowledge and support is deep and heartfelt. Iknow Rhonda has my back and she pushes me to be and to do my best.Over the weekend we discussed "connection" a lot. I could tell someweren't understanding why this was such an important element to LMI. But I knew why.I knew the only reason I was sitting in that studio was because of the connection aninstructor made with me all those years ago.I still struggle with my weight. And I am still in love with all the wrong foods. But thefact that I just completed BodyStep training makes these things a little bit more okaywith me.In pain and love,Shonda
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