My name is Jeanae. I am a wife, mom, worship minister, and writer. I waited until my late 20′s to get married, and until my mid 30′s to get pregnant. At the time, it made perfect sense. I got to see the world, experience everything that I could ever imagine, and then I could take the time to “settle down,” and have a family. The surprise to this perfect plan was that my metabolism was nothing like it was in my earlier years, and I had no clue that I would experience great difficulties with the pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. I didn’t bounce back from the high-risk pregnancy, c-section, and subsequent surgeries and health issues. Fitness solutions didn’t come naturally to me, and I had no idea how to remedy my declining health and increasing waistline.
I spent most of my time juggling the many hats that are required to keep everyone else happy and well. That combined with a prior stint in the cubicle jungle, also known as the day job, rendered me far too exhausted and stressed to make the time to care for myself. After witnessing the illnesses and deaths of far too many loved ones, I made the concerted effort to make the time to love myself enough to focus on my health.
I am elated, and grateful, to be a Mamavation Mom because this gives me the opportunity to get my health and fitness back on track, with the proper focus, support and information. I applied to be a Mamavation Mom because all of my other previous efforts to reach my desired health and weight failed. Name the bootcamp or intense workout fad, and I probably completed them. Slowly but surely, I would return to my normal life, and whatever success that had been achieved faded away. It was a vicious, disappointing, and frustrating cycle! Thankfully, I now have the proper tools, and most importantly, the attitude to make this a lifestyle change.
I am a shy person, so it was a stretch well beyond my comfort zone to apply to this campaign. Why would someone ever consent to sharing their weight, measurements, highs, lows, trials and triumphs with the outside world? As the old addage goes, if you want something that you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done. I am here, and ready to go the distance.
I am grateful to Leah (@Bookieboo), as well as the trainers and support team, for welcoming me into the Mamavation Mom family. I am also honored to share this journey with my fellow Mamavation Moms Rebecca and Joanna. I invite you to check back with us each week to witness our amazing 7-week transformation. This is going to be quite a ride!
Until next week, XOXOXO
Jeanae
Starting Measurements:
Chest: 40 (Although the hubby isn’t complaining, my back sure is!)
Waist: 35
Hips: 44 (Seriously?)
Thighs: 25
Arms: 12
You will do a great job Jeanae! As a sidenote, you write so eloquently. Congrats again lady!
Thanks so much! I appreciate your support
You are AWESOME Jeanae!!! I am SO excited to be going through this journey with you. And now today’s song is CAKE
LOVE you girl! XOXOXO you have so totally got this!
CAKE!
I am SO HAPPY to share this ride with you! XOXOXOXO
WOO HOO Jeanae “We Are Family” I am so happy to be on this weight loss journey with you . My Momma always said watch out for the quiet ones… I’m just saying
LOVE YOU
Yes, watch out LOL
Love you more
XOXOXOXO
I’m so excited for you, lady!!
can’t wait to watch the journey!
I’m very excited to help you with your journey dear. Keep on truckin. This is the beginning of a beautiful story that others will be inspired by.
LMAO Hey, I found a dime! You crack me up. I’m so proud of you and excited for you, mama! I’m rooting for you!!!
You are going to do great!!! I’ll be watching your journey and cheering you on!
I love the history you shared. I’ve got some similar past and it’s so fantastic to know how God keeps working in our lives, and that we can choose to honor him with our bodies by choosing to keep them healthy!
I am so proud of you & know you are going to do fabulous as a Mamavation Mom!! I can’t wait to see your beautiful smile every week
Good luck! Let me know if you need anything!! xoxo – Rach
You’ll do great, Jeanae! Looking forward to cheering you on during your journey!
Thanks so much for the love and support, everyone! You fuel my fire more than I can say. XOXOXOXOX