FR Member of the Month: Alicia Butler

If you had told me five years ago I would be dropping 6 pants sizes from where I was, I would've asked you how many body parts did I have amputated. If  you then told me I would one day be leading exercise classes, I would've said now you're really talking crazy! While I've never been skinny, it wasn't until my senior year of college that I really started gaining weight.

I had just assumed I was going to be a heavy-set person the rest of my life, like most of my family. But when my 40th birthday started approaching, I wanted to make a change, but not sure what. I had been doing wii fit at home, but wasn't consistent. Then I saw Terry Balton's posts on Facebook that she was in a 14 day challenge to quit eating refined sugars and processed foods and that she was working out at Memphis Adventure Boot Camp. That had me intrigued, so when I saw a Living Social deal for boot camp, I asked her about it and she said it would be great for me.
 
My original goals when I started were to develop better eating habits and lose a few pounds. Now, my goals are to continue those good eating habits and maintain my weight. Of course, I would like to lose a little more around my tummy; the universal wish of most every woman! I also would like to increase strength, especially upper body.

3 1/2 years later I am amazed how my body has changed. Stronger and leaner, more stamina, more energy. It's been a great journey of changing how I look at exercise and nutrition. Not just a temporary change, but a lifestyle change. I thank everyone at Fitness Revolution-- Dexter and Amanda, Carla, and all the clients for their guidance, instruction, support, and encouragement. I never could've done this without y'all!!