Name: Chellie Feick
What were some of your struggles before starting the online program?
My biggest struggle was taking care of me. I am a busy wife and mother of four. I feel like I’m always in a rush. I am many things to many people, and sometimes I forgot to count myself. I put the needs of my family before myself. I was sad, stressed out and easily frustrated.
I am a binge eater. Stress and frustration are my triggers. And when I’m overwhelmed, I snack and sneak food. I thought Dayna’s program would be perfect for me, because 1. Food journaling is encouraged, and 2. She occasionally asks for pictures. Nowhere to hide!
How have you transformed yourself?
I can honestly tell you that my body is changing, inside and out. I schedule time by myself in the early morning to workout. I fit into clothes that have been sitting in a box for two years. I am upbeat. My husband calls me a “firecracker.” I’m very proud of the new me – a feeling I haven’t felt about myself in a while. I smile at myself every time I pass a mirror or see my reflection in a window. I feel AWESOME.
What have you learned about yourself through the program?
I bought the program for the workouts, but I know now that I needed the program to get healthy in my mind. I’ve learned that I radiate goodness – good thoughts, good feelings and good actions – when I eat better and exercise.
What are some of your Tips and Tricks that could help others?
TIP: Take weekly photos to keep you honest and help you see the change in you.
TIP: Schedule your workouts. “Your workouts are important meetings you scheduled with yourself. Bosses don’t cancel.”
TIP: Sweat. Sparkle. SMILE. Repeat.
TIP: Keep the junk out of the house so you can keep the junk out of you.
What are your go-to meals and snacks that keep you prepared?
Our family’s favorite supper is salmon with steamed broccoli. I save this meal for the busiest night of the week. Salmon is just as quick as a frozen pizza.
I can’t believe that plain Greek yogurt with frozen blueberries is one of my favorite snacks. When I crave something crunchy, baby carrots with spicy hummus do the trick. Almond butter makes my mouth happy – on toast, with a juicy apple or even as a dip for carrot sticks. (Don’t knock it ’til you try it!)
What do you feel is the most important tip that you can pass on to someone that is just starting out?
Stay connected: check-in with Dayna via email and follow our exclusive Facebook group. Sometimes it’s easier to have someone who isn’t a family member or best friend to share things with.