Life Before KickStart
How was your body before Trevor Kashey Nutrition?
Puffy, and just not comfortable (physically as well as mentally). I was also chronically tired.
How did that (state of being) make you feel?
In short, gross. I didn’t feel comfortable in my clothes, or just in my body. I didn’t have the mobility and movement I wanted, and as I age, that’s not going to get better!
Was there anything you were unable to do that you wish you could have done?
Fit in all of my clothes. I mean, really, I was and am pretty healthy, I just felt the weight creeping up and knew I didn’t want the weight gain to continue. The methods that had worked for me in the past just weren’t worth it anymore (super restrictive dieting for short periods)
During that time, how did your current state of being affect those around you?
I think really to the positive. I’ve definitely had people ask what I’m doing, but also, I think I’ve just been a great mood. This has not seemed like a struggle, and it’s felt sort of like a breeze to do. Crazy.
The Moment Everything Changed
How did you hear about Trevor Kashey Nutrition?
I heard about TKN from Michael Easter’s book, The Comfort Crisis.
What were your doubts and fears before starting the program?
I didn’t really have any fears other than wasting money on something that I wasn’t sure would make any difference. Doubts that it would be something sustainable. I generally have great commitment to short term goals. It’s the long term “willpower fatigue” that always gets me when things get crazy and I’m burning the candle at both ends and/or I’m really stressed out.
What made you say YES anyway?
I hit a point where I knew I needed to take some massive action. I felt like I had tried and tried, and that I’d really tried everything, so I thought it might be more scientific. Turns out I only thought I was trying. I was actually lying to myself and making crazy, CRAZY excuses for my bad choices. So I took a chance, mostly out of desperation.
Life After KickStart
Where is your body/mind now?
Wow. I feel so much better regarding my autonomy- I feel nearly impervious to what other people are eating, or to situations that could potentially be dangerous. While I know that will wax and wane over time, I feel like I’ve had a seismic shift in my mindset around food.
How does that make you feel?
It makes me feel fantastic. I feel like I’ve done something, and stuck to it, and now I’m seeing the results. It feels extremely empowering. I also feel like the actual physical process of tracking everything has shown me that I can collect the data, track the outcomes, and tweak the plan to get the outcomes I want. And it’s like I know what to do, so I have the skills to make it happen.
What are you able to do now that you were not able to do before (mentally, emotionally, or physically)?
I’m able to go out to dinner without feeling put upon, like people are trying to sabotage me (they’re not). I’m able to walk further and work out longer. I am able to sleep better and wake up feeling more rested, and I don’t have an energy dip in the afternoon like I used to. Mentally, I feel like I’ve sort of cracked the code of my body and losing weight at the phase of life I’m in, and that’s tremendously empowering. I feel more confident and comfortable in my body, without some of the extra “baggage,” and I’m generally happier as a result of all of those things.
The Ripple Effect
What positive impact did that have on others around you that you might not have expected?
I think I’ve inspired a few people in my office to bring their lunch instead of ordering in all the time. I know friends have said I seem “lighter” socially/emotionally, not physically. Happier. It’s really helped me manage my stress levels, too, and that’s had a ripple effect as well in my business.
Cindy’s Words to You
What would you tell someone who is reading this right now and is unsure about taking the next step?
I cannot say enough good things about Kickstart. I was sort of at the end of my rope. Tired, puffy, too heavy, and just uncomfortable. I felt like I had tried everything, and had almost resigned myself to “that’s just my 50 something body.” I was less skeptical because of Dr. Kashey’s credentials, and because I was truly feeling that this was the last stop before giving up. I have learned so much about myself, and a little horrified at how much I’ve realized I was lying to myself about food and my habits around food. I confess that at first, it feels like a lot of work. But, it turns out, that’s the whole point, and the reason it works. More than I ever have in my life, I feel like I’ve got the tools to actually be where I want to be and do so without feeling even a little bit deprived. I’m nearly 24 pounds down after less than 12 weeks, and I feel fantastic. Best of all, I know I’ve built the skills and the habits to carry on to my larger goal.
