Another Mother Gets Her Sexy Back… And Her Life!
- by Joey Atlas
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A few months ago I added a success story to the home page of this site that has inspired many women since I added it…
Now it’s important to note that we get a load of testimonials, some with ‘before and after’ photos, every week - the problem is 99% of the women that send them in are very modest or shy and they specifically ask us not to make the info public…
Of course - I completely respect that and obey their wishes - (please keep those success stories coming - even if you don’t want us to post them on the site)
Below is an email that just came in a few days ago. There is real power in Roxie’s words - if you miss the message the first time - read it again slowly. And please share your comments or thoughts after you read her email…
I just had to share this, because - your e-mails are so encouraging… I’ve never been much into exercise and after 2 years of hormones and then the birth of my daughter - I just never seemed to be motivated to take care of me. Hence, I ended up being 164 lbs and standing ONLY 4′11″.
Even when young and thinner, I had the blessing of your typical Cuban body… Curvacious… Nicely curved calfs, thighs, hips … well you get the picture. As the years passed and the fat lbs came… The curves remained, only much larger and more prominent (very unhealthy and unsexy).
There were many mitigating circumstances starting at the young age of 4, when I was kidnapped, through countless failed relationships, which culminated in my husband of 12 years waking up one morning to tell me he was leaving on that day, because he had been gay all along.
Then sometime ago, I went on line, not so much looking to lose weight because I had tried them all and I had failed miserably at all, but to find a way doing something about the part of my body I hated the most!
My butt and thighs!
I stumbled across your site, signed up and have been receiving your e-mails ever since. As time has progressed different areas of my life have stabilized due to my faith in Christ, my friends and the extensive support system I am blessed with. Part of my “road to recovery” was the continuing e-mails, from YOU, Joey, with sound, ‘real people’, doable advice. It just made sense!
I don’t do everything you say or follow through all the time, but nonetheless it has still made a significant difference in my perception, allowing me to know that I can be thinner, toned and in shape. That with a little dedication and effort ….. I too can have a “normal” butt, thighs, etc.
I turned 40 in December… and to the giant I had wrestled with all of my life, I finally said “enough!” - “Do everything you want to do that others said you were not capable of, start living outside the box that has been built around you the first 40 year of your life.” Don’t get me wrong those who loved me had tried to protect me so much out of their love, that they had stifled my spirit.
So I decided that I was going to go wayyyyy outside my little secure box and dream really big - I just filled the registration to join Team ‘n Training from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and plan on running a marathon Jan. 2009. I have not yet started the training, much less crossed the finish line and I have accomplished one of the greatest things of my life. I dared to dream and chose to act without being afraid of failing.
When my family asks “why?” I simply smile and say “WHY NOT!”
Anyway, there were many factors in my progress, but your e-mails of advice and sound, common sense knowledge, are what allowed me to see that exercise was not my enemy, then I realized I liked how I felt after it.
A little here a little there, but always a part of my daily life… I now weigh 135 lbs. and the beauty of it is, I don’t care what I weigh or what my thighs look like. Because I am learning to focus on the changes that are sculpting the next 40 + years of my life.
Thank you from me and the countless people you reach out via e-mail.
Roxie
Beautiful stuff - I love it!
Remember - I’m looking forward to hearing from you too! Yes, you!
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Tags: butt thigh exercises, get back in shape, losing weight, self improvement
Joey - This one is a great story! Roxie is not afraid to be herself and realize her dreams! You have done so much for so many…. God bless you for being there and giving us good advice that makes sense. Roxie is better because of it and I am sure many more are as well.
Thank you.
Ruth
outstanding article
nice topic .gd 4 u
Its great to hear these stories. Mine, I am not overweight but everything is heading south - after 6 children! Nothing seems to work for me though, cannot seem to tighten my butt muscles and have the butt I always had!! Good luck to everyone.
Joey, your exercises sure are not easy- but its true- I sure like how I feel after I do them. Each time I’m ready to give up, I read one of your mails and I am at it again!
Thanks Joey for being there!
Great Joey.even i too get inspirstion from your e mail.it helped to remove my mind block.Now my confidence is incrasing day by day.
Thank you joey.
Keep helping people.
Chetna
Hi Joey,
I must say you are doing a great job, not only in helping thousands get their dream bodies but the confidence and high self esteem that comes along with the achievement is just awesome. Am not there yet, but am working towards that and one day it will be my story that you will tell.
Joey,
Roxie, is very inspirational, couragous, & motivational she’s my hero!
Joey, thank you for giving Roxie the fitness opportunity of a lifetime.
I’m going to be like Roxie, because she has inspired me to get healthier & to love myself no matter what!!
Go Team, URox, Rah-Rah Team!!!
Warmly,
Hillary
Excellent article Joey. Thanks for this one. I really needed it. I can definitely relate to Roxie right down to the Cuban physique but mine is mixed in with Spanish and Italian so you can imagine the problems with the curves and lower body. You go ROXIE! Keep up the good work. Good luck,
Always Keep Smiling,
Marylin
toooo good
First step to change is awareness and that’s what your creating Joey. Well done!
Rachael (Australia)
ok, Joey. I think I have read enough to get me going. I am 5′, 120 lbs, 15 lbs too much. Legs are ok, but need to be stronger to be able to get up from a squatting position. Part of problem might be the extra 15 lbs my legs don’t want to pick up. Another leg problem is they are too short, but you haven’t offered any help there! And I am working on flexibility. Could use some butt lifting, too.
What I want most is to get a flat belly. Most of the extra 15 lbs looks like part of a soccer ball below my waist, although some of the fat is hanging from my ribs - I don’t see them any more. But when I think about what 5 3-pound cans of Crisco look like, I should know that the fat has to be somewhere!
And, oh, I am 73 years old. No need for a bikini figure! Had 4 children in 7 years, gained too much each time but never had to make an effort to lose, the fat just went away. Not so easy now. But it sure is easy to gain. I have never been into sweat-producing exercise, but maybe if I use a fan I won’t know I am sweating.
hi Joey,
I’m 21 and i had a baby 15 months ago i look pretty good but i can’t seem to get my stomach to go flat again. I have been doing sit ups. side bends all of those and i am seeing results but there is still a layer of flab that is now kinda sticking out. Plus i also want to get my thighs a little bit smaller. It’s hard because i work and come home to my daughter so i don’t have anyone to look after her while i work out. is there anything that i can do that will target these areas and not take hours a day??