Before I started MyBodyTutor, I was sitting on the couch a lot and thinking about exercising, but not actually doing it. Additionally, I gave myself a lot of negative self-talk whenever I did something that didn’t fit into my diet and exercise plan. I was very out of shape, getting very winded with mild exertion, like going up the stairs to my apartment and walking a few blocks. I was drinking heavily, packing on pounds, and feeling stuck. I have tried multiple diets and exercise programs. I did paleo but I became very allergic to almonds, which are used as a substitute for many items. I did a Massey Fit nutrition and workout plan, but I injured my foot and developed tendinitis. But my biggest stumbling block has been wanting perfection and then not being able to adapt once a curveball is thrown at me. I heard about MyBodyTutor on the BiggerPockets podcast, and I hoped to get into better shape to be able to keep up with my new baby niece as she learns to crawl and walk. And to be able to participate in activities I love to do, like rock climbing and kayaking, without feeling so exhausted afterward. So far I have lost 9 lbs and I am much more active than when I started. I do at least 10 minutes of exercise a day minimum, and on several days I will do longer exercises/activities such as going for walks, parkour classes, hand balancing classes, aerial classes, rock climbing, and cycling. My tutor helped me realize and act on the fact that since I don’t like weight lifting (I get bored with repetitive exercises) that I need to find things that excite me more and have a backup plan for days when I can’t do those more exciting things. Additionally, my tutor helped me with mindful eating, which has been a big part of reducing my food intake. I committed to 6 months because I know in any weight loss journey, it can be easy to get discouraged if you don’t see results quickly. I needed a way to ensure I would continue trying past the 1-month mark. For me, it worked because it took a few months for me to really buy in and make changes, and while the scale didn’t really move at first, my waistline started shrinking and clothes started fitting better. Had I only done 1 month, I would never have made it to those results.