I am an Independent “coach” with Team Beachbody.  You’ve heard of P90X, Insanity, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs and Slim in 6 I’m sure.  Beachbody is THAT company and I’ve joined forces with them to help people get healthy!

I am also a registered nurse, and when I look back on my “career”, it’s clear that the choices I’ve made in the past have all led to where I am today.  I would never have predicted when graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing that I would end up here.  What a great journey it has been!

I started working in ICU at St. John’s Hospital in Salina and later moved into Education/weight management/Employee Health, primarily so I would have better hours to be home with my very young family.  However, I have always had a deep interest in helping people stay healthy so it seemed a natural fit.

After several years working in health promotions, I was laid off when the hospital decided to cut that program.  I ventured out on my own, starting Concepts in Weight Management and continue to offer support to people as they make healthy lifestyle changes.   In the summer of 2008, I received a call from a Team Beachbody coach, and here I am today!  There is fulfillment in making sure a critically ill patient stays stable and comfortable, but I have found a greater fulfillment in showing people the path to health and wellness.

I am self-employed and I promote wellness.  That’s not always the popular message in our culture.  So I guess you could say I am “counter cultural.”  But obesity and lifestyle-related illness is on the rise.  I know the answer lies in making better choices, moving more and eating smarter.  Yes, it takes time; yes, it’s difficult sometimes, but the payoff is there!  Self -employment is similar.  It takes time and belief, it’s difficult a lot of the time, but the payoff IS there.  I keep going, day after day, because I have a dream.  I have a dream to stay healthy and to feel good.  I have a dream to show people a better life.  I have a dream to build a business where I don’t have to be present to be paid.   That vision keeps me focused and always taking the next step, even when I’m too tired to work out or watch the latest training.   I do it in spite of the difficulty because my vision is clear and strong and attainable.   My “Why” is what keeps me going.

Team Beachbody has challenged me to reach beyond what I thought my physical limits are.  I have done workouts ( P90X and Insanity) that I didn’t think a 50 year old could ever do.  But I did it and I felt empowered!  Team Beachbody has challenged me to grow personally and professionally as well.  I make time for personal development, reading books on business and relationships.  I keep growing and paying it forward.  My vision makes me take the next step; growth and awareness are the payoff.  Because I keep  moving forward, I can help more and more people find what empowers them and help them reach goals they never thought were attainable.

Life is full of choices.  Find your vision, your “Why”, and take the steps to get there.   If you want  better  health, I’ll help you start that journey.  If you want financial freedom, join my team and help me infuse others with the spirit of wellness!