Emilee S.

PROGRAM
2023 NEW YEAR TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE: 3RD PLACE WINNER

The last 12 weeks have transformed me and brought back the woman I used to know. As a stay-at-home mother of four children, I struggled with postpartum depression after my third child, leading to a downward spiral of feeling out of control and stress eating. Surprisingly becoming pregnant with my fourth, the cycle continued, and I felt lost in motherhood. Before having children, I was a confident and outgoing person, but it's as if my flame went out.

In the past three months, I've undergone significant changes. I prioritize taking care of my body, and the most significant accomplishment has been overcoming stress/binge eating. My perspective on food has completely changed—I no longer turn to it for emotional support. Instead, I talk through my emotions or simply sit with them. I've learned to see food as just food; it isn't bad, and it doesn't make me feel better. I've learned to enjoy life while also taking care of my body. While I've lost 13 pounds in the past three months, it's my improved mental state that truly makes me feel amazing. I now feel in control of myself, a significant shift from the past 3.5 years of feeling out of control.

Kelly was amazing and encouraging throughout this journey. I feel completely transformed into my old self, whom I deeply missed, and I'm immensely grateful to this challenge for bringing her back to me! Additionally, I've become much stronger. During this challenge, I achieved my first strict handstand pushup—a significant win for me. Having done CrossFit since 2016, the fact that I've become so much stronger in just the last three months is a huge accomplishment. I thank you for the challenge and am profoundly grateful for what it has done for my life!