Over the past couple of years, I had gained around 11 pounds. Some of my family and friends told me I looked great and that it was only 11 pounds, but I was afraid I would gain another 11 in the next two years, and I just felt awful. My clothes were tight, and I didn’t feel like myself. I kept seeing posts about Betsy on social media, so one Friday night, I told my husband I planned to contact her for more information. The next day, I was in Athleta, and there Betsy was—it felt like a sign from above! I introduced myself, we exchanged numbers, and met a week or so later. I shared how I was feeling and that I wanted to lose between 10 and 12 pounds. We decided I would start her plan on April 1.
I’m not going to lie—the first two weeks were incredibly challenging, and I almost gave up. I travel a bit for my job and thought there was no way I could do this. However, I put on my big girl panties and decided to stick with it. Once I started seeing results, it became a personal challenge, and I felt better than I had since college (which was 25 years ago).
On a lighter note, my husband started referring to Betsy as “Lombardi,” after the legendary Green Bay Packers coach. He required discipline and self-sacrifice from his players, so there was a connection. My husband would ask, “What did Lombardi have to say today?” I shared this with Betsy, as it’s quite a compliment. Lombardi’s coaching method was based on pride, dedication, and achieving results—and that’s Betsy to a T. She became a true partner throughout the journey, and I will be forever grateful to her for helping me shed these unwanted pounds and feel like myself again.
