Back in July, I decided to gift six military wives (whose husbands were deployed) a free six month life makeover where I would incorporate all of what I consider to be the most powerful keys to health and personal wellness, such as, fitness, nutrition, a healthy cooking seminar, functional blood analysis, spiritual mentoring and life coaching.
First, let's remember what DIVAS stands for: Determined, Inspired, Virtuous And Sexy.
I held auditions in August and we began our journey the first week in September. I looked for women who were just that...determined to make changes, inspired to live their best life, virtuous and honest women with real integrity and who wanted to also feel more sexy or better yet, who wanted to reconnect to their sexual selves in a positive and healthy way.
This program was about educating these women on how to cross train their bodies through creative, fun and productive exercise. I taught them how to nourish their bodies with healthy foods that are delicious and that got rid of inflammation and gave them instant energy and vitality. I have to say though that my real intention behind this program was to inspire them, empower them and show them lots of love. I always used positive reinforcement and treated them with the utmost respect and I created a group dynamic that upheld those principles. As we began our journey together, I made sure to communicate to all of them that my vision of this endeavor being successful had everything to do with the group being incredibly positive, respectful and supportive of one another. Of course, in the audition process, I chose my ladies carefully and looked for, what I considered to be "gals with good hearts."
As I got to know these young women, I found out that they have not had easy lives to say the least. Along with fitness and nutrition, I incorporated life coaching and spiritual mentoring where I helped them deal with some very personal issues that were emotionally painful. They began courageously opening up and sharing their feelings about these issues with the group and were received with a tremendous amount of love and support. They were very open to new and fresh perspectives and learned lots of new ways to nurture themselves through painful times. I'd have to say that one of the most beautiful things that I witnessed about this journey was the incredible bond that developed between the four of them. They have all become close friends, they go to dinner and concerts together, they watch each other's children and call upon each other for help when in a crisis.
I really want to stress that this program was not about a calorie restricted diet and it was not about putting them through ridiculous and stressful types of exercise.
I designed this program to be based on the principles behind my own personal success of losing 60 pounds and keeping it off for over 14 years now. This program was not about the quick fix. Infact, all four DIVAS began to understand the importance of losing their weight slowly and integrating gradual changes so that in the end these changes have now become real lifestyle changes. The real test came when they all went through the holidays and maintained their weight losses...that's a real testimony as to how these new changes will be most likely permanent.
We are all going on FOX 5 this Tuesday with first segment starting at 5:20 a.m. The DIVAS will all be receiving a free hair and makeup makeover with Elle Salon located in La Jolla, Ca. We will all be there on location at the salon doing 4 segments throughout a four hour time span showing the final results of their makeover at 8:20a.m.
Now it is time for me to introduce you to these four stars...these incredible spirits...these examples of women who really were determined, inspired, virtuous and sexy:
Samantha Soper- Lost 15 pounds- Congratulations Samantha!
Crystal Lewis- Lost 20 pounds!- Congratulations Crystal!
Vanessa Flores- Lost 10 Pounds- Congratulations Vanessa!
Kimberly Thompson- Had a history of never being able to lose weight, even since childhood. After I got her off all artificial foods and preservatives, she actually dropped a few pounds and really toned up. Congratulations Kim!
As you can see, all of the ladies have made incredible physical changes and there have been many more changes that are even more meaningful!
Jeff Frank, the local North County Times Columnist, came to Indigo Energy and Fitness last night to interview all of the DIVAS. It was an emotional night for all of us as we really became aware of just how beautiful and life changing this journey has been.
The article written by Jeff Frank will be running in this Sunday's North County Times newspaper. Jeff Frank's column starts on the front page of the "local" section. In this article you will learn more about the DIVAS' experiences in these last five months.
North County Times is also available online.
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