It is the end of the dub Reset 90 Challenge. And I weigh the exact same amount as I did on September 1. Some would look at this and think, "Amy--why would you spend three months of your life on a challenge involving healthy eating, exercising, and supplementing if you still weigh the same amount?" Good question. Here's my transformation story.
My First Transformation Challenge
My first Reset 90 challenge with dub included significant weight loss and a great experience learning about the value of consistency and overcoming bad food habits in my life. In my 90 day experience then--I dropped about 20 pounds and started this path to becoming healthier. Amazingly during that experience, I dropped clothing sizes and grew a confidence that I never knew I had. The visible changes were powerful for me.
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| My first Reset 90 Challenge in 2014 |
A Handicapping Life Experience
Back at this time, I had a serious injury. I broke a bone playing ultimate frisbee (to read about this injury, click here). It was a hairline fracture in my upper tibia on my right knee--but being on crutches for 3 months of my life was challenging. That injury took me time to overcome. Not only was my right knee in intense pain, but during that time (and probably a few months after my physical therapy), my left knee experienced a lot of compensation for my right knee. Both knees for the past 6 years have had intense pain off and on and have limited my activity. I have had no trust in those knees. In fact--I have probably not done as much as I would have liked to because of how weak my knees have always felt. My knees were handicapping my ability to believe in me. Running hurt. Hiking hurt (I know--I'm out in nature all the time, but I always was slower than I wanted to be). Weather changes hurt. And I used it as an excuse. It started to define my thoughts about myself and what I was capable of. My future fear was that I would have to replace them as I age.
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| The day I returned my crutches after 3 months of them (August 2009) |
Fast forward to September 2015. My goals for this challenge were different this time. The first challenge was an opportunity for me to experience all 3 pillars of health and maximize the benefits of testing supplementation. I had always been ok with working out and eating somewhat healthy, but was struggling to maintain. I wanted to lose weight. Adding dub and improving my knowledge on eating and exercising and learning about how the supplements affected my body gave me a great experience. I learned to love all 3. This time, my trainer and I set a goal to help me become stronger. This goal involved all three pillars again, but it was a mentally taxing piece.
When we started--I was doing basic weight lifting. I was a girl who gave into the fact that I didn't understand weight training and I was scared to go to the gym on my own to lift. I was lifting minimal weight and not pushing myself--this misconception of building muscle and becoming bulky keeping me from trying. My trainer, Elise, started with me slowly. I know I made many faces during the beginning as we started and I know my thoughts went from places like, "I can't do that." Or "Really, Elise?" During the past 90 days--Elise challenged my body in ways I never imagined possible.
Reality #1
I remember days in the plyo room at the dub campus with Elise saying, "Amy, break this set up however you need to, but you will do 15 of these. Twice. I am here to help you." And me breaking it up into 5s. And stopping in between to take breaks and trying to motivate myself. Maybe breaking it into 3s. Just struggling to give her 15. We also started with no weight as she taught me correct form and worked on building confidence in the movement.
Fast forward to today. The past several weeks, Elise has been pushing me to lift heavier. I have been making personal bests. She has been having me do harder things--because I can. I remember days of doing wall burpees, 100's of squats, adding more weight. Going from 2 sets to 4 sets. Increasing weight on my lifting. Trying new things. Not giving up on myself. I'm stronger than I was when I started. This is one blessing from this challenge.
Reality #2
When I broke my leg in 2009, I never thought I'd be capable of doing endurance activities. The pain in my knee would overpower my brain and I'd decide that some things just weren't for me. Enter the dub supplements. With the combination of all the products (click here to learn about the dub products), my knees have overcome the pain I used to get from trying to be a runner. In fact--tonight I was doing endurance intervals--8 mins of running to 5 mins of walking--I was able to do my full 30 minutes of it and make my 2.5 mile goal. I also have been able to run outside and experience trail running. I've made it to higher places hiking and snowshoeing because my knees aren't stopping me like they used to. I can lift more with my legs as well. Occasionally the temperature change will affect them, or I might get a good leg day in with Elise or Big John, but I've learned to care for them and how to help them feel better.
My knees aren't my weakness anymore. They are now supporting me better. If I can overcome my knee pains--I know dub can help others do this as well.
Reality #3
I work out. Consistently. Even on vacation. I have been figuring out how to get that cardio piece in. Or some quick weights or body weight training. I have become a lover of exercise. It's not just a habit anymore. It's a core value.
Reality #4
You get out of a challenge what you put into it. I think I could have leaned out more had I focused on that. But--I have had a lot of change happen in life in the past 3 months. I became engaged to my best friend and business partner, I have been accepted to Utah State to work on an administrative license, I have been redesigning programs with my team on district projects that impact a lot of people, and I've been traveling for teaching opportunities I have been invited to attend. For me--this Reset 90 involved finding balance. My professional life sometimes takes over and my stress levels build. I was able to fall back on exercise to balance me out and give me the endorphines I need to go back and face another day. I look forward to training with Elise or with Mike. This challenge helped me realize that you need balance in order to be successful.
In Closing
Final results--I weigh the same. I maintained. I lost inches on my arms, I dropped a bra size, my pant size is dropping again, I'm lifting more, I have more endurance. But ultimately, this Reset 90 challenge taught me more about me--who I am and that I can overcome the challenges in my life.
Once again I am eternally grateful I found this amazing company. I have been so blessed from it. I have found new friends, new passions, business opportunities, watched my family have success with the product, and even found my forever--my sweetheart. Dub has given me so much to live for.
My 90 days isn't over. In about another 90 days--I'll be getting married. I have new goals for this time frame--and I'm excited to work towards them with the man I love. Thanks Jeremy and Hollie for allowing me the opportunity to become the best version of myself with my best friend.
The honest truth is--if I can set goals and surpass my wildest thoughts of where I wanted to be, dub can help others do it as well.
