Today marks Day 1 of the Tone It Up Love Your Body Series. This was the first challenge I did after joining Tone It Up.
That was 2 years ago.
So much has changed in the past two years, but a lot of that is thanks to Tone It Up.
Yes, I did the workouts and followed the nutrition plan. Yes, I committed and woke up early every day to get my Studio Tone It Up class in. Yes, a lot of it was me.
But I would’ve never started had it not been for Tone It Up in the first place.
So while I’m proud for getting myself to where I am today, I can’t forget that Tone It Up gave me that push I needed.
If you’re a TIU Member, hi! If you’re not, hi as well! And if you’re not yet but you’re considering it, let me tell you why joining Tone It Up was the best decision I ever made.
Joining Tone It Up just over two years ago
First, I gotta take you back to 2017. I was feeling bloated, constantly sick, and just unhappy with myself.
I remember saying “screw it. Something needs to change” so I went ahead and purchased a Tone It Up Nutrition Membership.
I was in the car with Kris and I told him I was ready for a change and felt confident that with TIU I could feel better.
I wasn’t necessarily looking to lose weight because I wasn’t overweight. I just wanted to gain confidence, tone up, and learn how to properly fuel my body.
Well, I got that and more!
After joining, I created an Instagram account where I checked in with other TIU girls and they helped keep me accountable.
Shortly after that, I realized there were lots of Chicago TIU girls and luckily I was able to connect with them.
It started with a workout meetup and shortly after it turned into brunches, barre classes, movie nights, dinners, smoothie dates, trips, and so much more.
These girls became my best friends.
They knew exactly what I had been through and understood the process perfectly.
We could relate to so much and it honestly felt as if we’d known each other for years.
Toning up with Tone It Up
Naturally, when you eat healthy and work out, your body changes.
I started seeing muscle definition, felt stronger, and more importantly, I wasn’t feeling bloated anymore.
Eating didn’t make me sick anymore and the sugar cravings were pretty much out the door.
Tone It Up gave me the guidelines I needed to lead a healthier life.
It taught me new recipes, to listen to my body, gave me yummy snacks and healthy desserts.
It’s crazy what a few lifestyle changes do to your mind and body, but that was the most noticeable change after joining TIU.
I was so happy, not just because I felt so much better, but because I had the best girlfriends by my side.
I know a lot of people join Tone It Up to lose weight, but I encourage you to open up to the community because the friendships you’ll gain will last a lifetime.
From TIU Chicago to TIU Miami
In 2018, we moved from Illinois to Florida.
I was heartbroken leaving so many friends behind but I knew we’d be just a plane away.
I’m not gonna lie, moving took a toll on me physically and mentally.
I stopped meal prepping consistently and was eating pretty much anything in front of me.
I struggled until once again, I said “screw it.”
I went back to meal prepping and started eating “lean, clean, and green” while reducing my consumption of foods that made me bloat.
While I haven’t been as consistent as I was while living in Illinois, I know I always have the TIU guidelines to fall back on if/when I “slip up.”
2020 Love Your Body Series
I’m super excited to start the 2020 Love Your Body Series.
It’s always my favorite Tone It Up challenge and I always end up feeling so refreshed after completing it.
I’m committed to meal prepping every week (here’s why I believe so strongly in it) and following the workouts in Studio Tone It Up.
New TIU girls always join the community at the start of a challenge so I am really excited to meet new TIU members!
If you’re looking for an accountability partner, feel free to message me! I always love keeping myself accountable with strong, like-minded women.
Let’s have a wonderful 4 weeks of loving our body, showing ourself grace, and feeling our very best!