But things were different in Denver, Colorado, which was warm and full of things to do. Everyone was always out and about wearing workout clothes and shorts with crop tops.
As soon as we got to Denver, my husband was always going somewhere. He wanted to go hiking, swimming, riding bikes, and even light mountain climbing.
My husband asked me to go with him all the time, but I always had a reason. I was too embarrassed to wear shorts and a t-shirt out in public, let alone a swimming suit. And I wasn't in any shape to try to climb a mountain.
I knew things weren't going well because my husband wanted to spend time with me,
So I tried…
- walking
- Jenny Craig
- Atkins
- Keto
- Yoga
- Weight loss exercise shows on TV and every new diet I heard about. (I even bought Spanx)
Even though I tried hard, I couldn't get the scale to move. So I gave up and went back to eating the foods and meals I liked. 🍕🍨
IT LOOKS LIKE I HAD DECIDED I'D BE OVERWEIGHT FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.
So I kept sitting at home by myself while he went out and did all the things metro Denver had to offer. Even in the bedroom, I felt embarrassed about myself.
Samantha, my younger sister, is a flight attendant. She knew I'd been having trouble with my weight for a long time.
Sam has always had a great body, unlike me. She has never had to worry about her weight.
Then, while I was sitting at home feeling sorry for myself, the strangest thing happened. Sam gave me a call. 📞 She was so happy that she could barely hold it together.
She heard a woman talk about her "transformation" on a recent flight from Detroit to LA.
My sister's curiosity got the best of her, so she asked, "Can you tell me about your change?"
She listened as the women talked about a simple way to end the day. "It makes your body go faster every morning, and it only takes a few seconds to do".
My sister thought this couldn't be real and couldn't be that easy. But Sam noticed that this traveler looked to be about my age and was in great shape.
She told Sam that keeping a healthy weight has nothing to do with things like:
> Genetics (which is what my doctor has always told me)
> Going to bed hungry (I hate that feeling)
> Not eating your favorite snacks
> Avoiding carbs
> Working out nonstop
> Fasting all the time
Etc., etc.
Sam knew I didn't like where I was in life and this video that described the "bedtime routine" that had made this passengers life different, could possible help me too.
It turns out that it's a simple method that safely speeds up your metabolism.
Sam was so happy that she called me before her next trip to Phoenix. She told me about the passenger and give me the video link.
After I got off the phone with Sam, I looked at myself in the mirror and realized I had only two options:
1. Worry about what to eat, how much to work out, how to hide my shame, and how to tell my husband "not today."
2. Take the time to watch the whole video about this "bedtime ritual" and see if it could change me.
I chose option #2, spending the time to watch the whole video to see if it could help me. I had nothing to lose, anyway.
After a few months, this simple "bedtime ritual" has made a huge difference in how I feel:
➼ My energy levels started going up and wanted to hit the outdoors.
➼ My feet are no longer swollen.
➼ My hair looked healthier and fuller.
➼ My skin felt less saggy.
➼ I no longer snore when I sleep, which means I can get a good night's sleep.
➼ I no longer get out of breath from just walking.
➼ I could fit into my old clothes again.
➼ My memory and my mood got so much better
➼ Got me to say "yes" when my husband asked if I wanted to go camping, swimming, or biking.