In August of 2008 a friend told me about Sparkpeople, so I joined. I spent a lot of time reading through all that the site has to offer; I got to know the site really well. I read the articles. I read the blogs. I read the message boards. During this time something clicked and I found my determination again. However, this time it felt different. I felt as though I had a family to depend on, a support team, and confidants. Since that time I have lost 120 pounds (all without pills, “going on a diet”, having surgery, or buying any expensive exercise equipment), thank you SparkPeople. The best part is, I have even figured out how to keep it off.

During my journey I discovered a passion that I never had before. It was the passion to help others become successful along their own journeys. I thrive on helping others regain their lost energy, happiness and healthy lifestyles. I have become a weight loss coach, fitness coach and fitness trainer. SparkPeople has had a tremendous impact on my life over the last three years, and I am determined to help it impact the lives of others as well.

On SparkPeople I am the leader of a couple teams, am a member of the community team, have received the motivator award a couple of times and popular blog post a few times. I believe in the full value of what SparkPeople can help people accomplish.