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From the Beachbody On Demand Blog<\/a> – Beachbody<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Karen<\/div>\n
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Karen lost 148 pounds at age 62 and is living proof that’s it’s never too late to achieve your health and fitness goals.<\/p>\n

We’ve all had those moments when we’ve thought, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I could do it, but it’s just too late\u00e2\u20ac\u009d especially<\/em> when it comes to getting fit and healthy.<\/p>\n

But Karen used FOCUS T25<\/a>, P90X3<\/a>, CORE DE FORCE<\/a>, and Body Beast<\/a> to achieve her jaw-dropping transformation.<\/p>\n

Here’s her story:<\/p>\n

Karen’s Life, Before<\/strong><\/h2>\n

My life before Beachbody was okay. I was morbidly obese, so getting around wasn’t always easy; I struggled. I worked EMS, so my job was demanding and very hard on my body. Climbing into a car down in a ditch, well let’s just say it was difficult. I remember getting on a ride once, and they couldn’t shut the door. So, I was asked to get off. Or in a plane seat and not be able to buckle in. Such humiliation!<\/p>\n

I hated me. I hated the way I looked! My inability to get around and just play with my grandbabies. That was my life!<\/p>\n

In 2014, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and that word everyone dreads \u00e2\u20ac\u0153cancer.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d The next year was a roller coaster ride. I got my diabetes under control with medication and had a total hysterectomy. I lost 50 pounds 50 pounds! But in less than a year, it was back on and then some.<\/p>\n

Karen’s Transformation<\/h2>\n

My daughter, Carmen, was doing Beachbody and had lost 161 pounds in 13 months; she went on to win The Beachbody Challenge Grand Prize<\/a> of $100,000. She became a Beachbody Coach.<\/p>\n

On August 15, 2016, I made that commitment once and for all. My daughter inspired me; she loved me hard and helped me begin my journey.<\/p>\n

My greatest challenge was nutrition and exercise. Beachbody was my prayer answered. Understand, I was the gal who tried everything you can imagine to lose weight. Every stinkin’ gimmick out there, I tried. I lost weight here and there only to put it right back on and then some. I was a quitter.<\/p>\n

I signed up for Beachbody On Demand<\/a> and started with T25<\/a>. Oh boy, it was an effort to get through, but each day got just a little easier. I actually enjoyed sweating because I knew I was getting results.<\/p>\n

Carmen was my biggest influence and cheerleader. She believed in me when I didn’t. Being able to work out from home is AWESOME. There is no judgment.<\/p>\n

I started Shakeology<\/a> from the very beginning. Let me tell you, my energy is incredible. Once I learned proper nutrition the abundance of food that you can eat is crazy, because it’s all healthy. I have done seven Challenge Groups<\/a>, and this is where I have my greatest success. I’m a competitor. Who knew?!<\/p>\n

I really like Beachbody On Demand<\/a>. I love the ability to stream my workouts right from home and from anywhere in the world when we travel. It’s cheaper than any gym I could ever go to, and I get one-on-one training with some of the best fitness trainers on the planet. It’s a win-win.<\/p>\n

\"Karen<\/a><\/p>\n

Karen’s Life, After<\/h2>\n

To date, I have lost 148 pounds. Went from a size 24 to a size 8. I have confidence, pride, and I feel young and alive.<\/p>\n

My husband was standing in the doorway one day smiling and chuckling as I was getting ready. I asked him what was so funny, and he said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You know, I never thought I would see you this small.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Do you know how that makes me feel? \u00a0 INCREDIBLE!!!<\/p>\n

I can go to the water park and climb a million stairs and not feel out of breath. Play with my grandbabies, climbing, and going down a slide with them when they say, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Come on, Grandma.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d I can fit on our Harley, with lots of room to spare. It’s the little things.<\/p>\n

I am proud that I have finally conquered my fears, my negativity, speaking death over myself. God gave me another chance, and I ran with it and never looked back. Beachbody gave me the tools to take control once and for all.<\/p>\n

See Karen’s amazing weight-loss journey!<\/p>\n