I’m 31 now and along with the majority of the population, achieving the same physique I had while playing softball at The University of Florida requires a lot more effort.  This means taking care of my appearance from the inside out.

It all started when I hit 26/27.  Pimples and facial blemishes are for adolescents but all of a sudden I started to get acne on my chin and cheeks.  It was so bad and no matter what I tried, it wasn’t going anywhere.  My dermatologist suggested chemical peels and steroid creams and normally that would have been my solution to fix my skin problems.  However, my career keeps me in front of the camera.  There was no way I was going to risk having a blotchy red or peeling face in front of national television.  I couldn’t figure out why this sudden onset of acne was occurring because nothing significant in my life had changed.  The only thing I could attribute it to was hormonal changes.

After my executive physical 2 yrs ago, I started taking nutrition supplements and GNC turned me on to be-Wholesome®. Within a couple weeks of taking the supplements, I started seeing a difference, and after a month and a half, I felt like I was my old self again.

My face is clear, my nails are strong, and my hair feels thicker; to say I am a total believer is an understatement. You can try a band aid approach for beauty problems by covering the issue or trying to fix the symptom.  What reallyworks long term, is addressing the root cause, and for me it was internal.  It’s a simple concept but sometimes quite easy to forget!  Supplements aren’t usually an overnight solution.  It takes time to see physical results so keep that in mind regarding your nutrition. Be patient and be MORE consistent, that is the key to results.

It may sound dorky but I use my vitamin organizer every week.  It helps me stick with my routine because all of my supplements are in my AM and PM box for the week.  A must have, especially for when I travel!  If you have trouble staying consistent, get one of these and every Sunday night, you fill it up with your pills for the week.  Set it on your sink by your tooth brush with a bottle of water and you will have no excuse to not take them everyday!

I get asked all the time what my beauty regimen is and I always say, less is more.  Here is what I do:

• AM supplements
• face wash 2xs/day
• TINTED moisturizer with SPF (instead of wearing foundation everyday)
• PM supplements at bedtime if I can’t take them with food
• Nighttime hydration lotion (especially with traveling)

That’s it!  The simple addition of key nutrients my body was missing freed my skin of blemishesand now I can’t wait for the Big Day!

The Be Wholesome™ Daily Pak is what worked for me.  It provides the nutrients your body needs. Here is what it includes:

• Multivitamin & mineral
• Hair, skin & nail formula
• Mobility & stretch formula
• Triple strength fish oil
• Bone strengthening formula

In preparation for my wedding day, I experimented with exercise variations that worked as both short and long term solutions. What I used to do when I was playing softball, working with a trainer, all of those things…it is just different now. Growing up I was used to doing cardio, sports, and being physically active. Today, I have created a system that works well when I am not traveling for football season.

Here is what I do:

Pre-workout Supplement:
Thermo-Burst Hardcore (Only when I need that extra boost)

Workout:
p90x and Insanity sessions
Pilates 3days/week
Run 3-5miles 3 days/week
Stretching class with Wes

For starters, I workout in the morning because it sets the tone and pace for my day: positivity, energy, and success. We can all find excuses or events that come up distracting us from exercise which is why I check this off first thing in the morning.

I have not always done Pilates and I used to think that low intensity regimens were not effective. Wow have I been changed! For me, the results are real and I love the full body and core strength I have from doing this. It has increased my flexibility, tone, and I look leaner.

The second benefit from my Pilates classes comes in the form of accountability. It is as though I have an appointment and when I have somewhere I have to be, I go. This helps me stay consistent. Once the results begin, motivation takes care of itself.

Post-workout:
Total Lean25™ Ready-to-Drink Vanilla or Strawberry

I love these shakes. Not only do they taste good but they are extremely convenient! Nothing beats being able to grab an already made protein shake after a workout.

Overall, I enjoyed the weeks leading up to the wedding, reached my physique goals and am enjoying my honeymoon as a Mrs. With the life events, experiences, travel, and growth I’ve experienced up until this point, it is all worth it.

"No matter who you are. No matter where you go in your life. At some point you are going to need somebody to stand by you!"

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