"It's never too early or too late to work towards being the healthiest you! "
I'm Diana Cruz and this is my story....
Growing up I've always been on the heavier side. As far as I can remember. I was the biggest in grade school and as I got into middle and high school it didn't get any easier. I remember the smaller girls sitting in their chairs that was connected to the desk and me being a big girl I had to use a regular chair and table.
Then adulthood came in and being a mom to 2 kids is the best thing in life! With all the eating out, parties, and SNACKS.... and did I mention eating out, fast food is the BEST THING EVER! sushi, taco, sushi, burgers and SUSHI! And with no fitness in my life, I let myself go.
December 2021, we took a family trip. We did the whole shebang Disney, Universal, and Knotts. It was amazing! And the most walking i did but it didn't help with snacks everywhere. Everywhere you turn you have food and snacks. Then the worst thing happened. I took my 5 year old on a ride, got on, secured him and then my turn... the belt didn't fit. The lady said I'm sorry mam if you can't buckle you can't ride. Turned to my son and said sorry son we can't ride. The look on his face broke my heart. How do you explain to a 5 year old that we can't ride cause mommy can't fit?
Came home and told myself I need to change my lifestyle. Not only for me but for my family! Started eating healthier but that did so little. I needed something more.
One night my Mali asked me if I wanted to join Tribe, I was hesitant. I can't even do a push up and walk long. I'm going to embarrase myself. But what do I have to loose? It's only 1 month just give it a try!
In the beginning, Tribe was hard. Not gonna lie there were times I wanted to just throw the towel in and said forget it, this is just how I'm gonna live my life. I had to do alot of modifications on the workouts we did. Sometimes I modify the modify. While doing workouts I can see everyone around me way ahead and I'm still on first round, it got me feeling discouraged. But I didn't give up! With all the support and encouragement of family, friends, The Dededo am team and especially Coach Jess and Coach John who never gave up on me and PUSHED me to reach for that finish line. It's not about how much or how fast... it's going at your own pace and doing it right and eventually you will get there! 1 month down , 16 lbs loss, and a heart and mind of " I DID IT ".