I see this quite a bit: people come to see me and initially the transformation they want is a number on the scale or a certain clothing size. At first, that's what excites them most. But at the end of this, most of them would say they like being smaller but the best part of the journey is how their heart, mindset, relationships, and belief in themselves has changed.
Sheri is the perfect example of this. Get ready to be inspired by her incredible journey:
Sheri's Before and After
How did you you feel before DBC?
Before Destination Boot Camp I had mixed emotions. I had started to lose some weight before going to DBC in October and was feeling good about the loss but I knew that I was going to be in for a long, tough journey that was going to take me places in my mind that I did not want to go to. I was excited about being with a group of supportive people that I knew could help me but did not necessarily believe that they would help me or that I would be willing to do the work it was going to take.
What was the moment when you actually realized you were transforming?
When I look back at the journey it is hard for me to think of a time when a realized that I was transforming. Early on I thought transformation came when I lost a significant amount of physical weight and was down 5 sizes in my clothes. I later realized that the weight loss was only a small part of that. It really set in for me a few weeks ago when I sat down to write my story and realized that I was wiling to share details that have always been kept close and bottled up. Allowing myself to discuss my story was so much more significant than losing all the weight. During this same time, I was also struggling with not continuing to lose the weight like I had in the past. Even though I was frustrated with the scale, managing to stay committed to the plan, eat right, and get in my exercise was a huge accomplishment for me. It would have been much easier to give up on myself. Before DBC I would have quit, but now I will never quit.
How do you feel now?
Physically I feel really good. I have struggled with some injuries along the way but still feel great. I have participated in so many activities that I have not been able to do for many years. My ability to do simple things like walk up stairs, and put on socks and shoes with ease is amazing to me. I did not realize at the time how difficult small daily tasks were. Mentally I feel like I could take on so much more than in the past. Every day I think about what new and exciting things the day will bring rather than how will I get through the day with so much to do.
What are you most proud of with your transformation journey?
I am very proud of realizing that I have the ability to get on a plan and stick with it. I have had ups and downs on the journey but I have stayed true to myself and have not waivered from the path that I chose to take. Even when it has been hard, I have managed to get my thoughts in line with what I have been trying to accomplish. I am very proud of how committed I have been and how my young son has seen his mom grow. Just today he said to me, "Mommy I sure like the new mommy better than the old one. I am so happy that you have changed."
What is the biggest lesson/takeaway you've had through DBC?
I have learned so much while on this journey. I am physically and mentally much stronger than I ever gave myself credit for. Before DBC I thought that I was active and was doing things with family and friends. I have now realized that what I thought was being active was not much more than getting by. I have seen how much more fulfilling my life can be and now know that I have the strength to make my future whatever I choose for it to be. I choose me.
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