My Story

So a little about me, eh? Well, these things can become tricky sometimes, because either someone says too little or too much about themselves.  However, since I love talking, I must admit that this could probably get a little long.  For starters, if you could not tell, my name is Becky Peter. I am a stay-at-home momma to a very opinionated, vivacious, crazy, sweet, and extremely kind-hearted toddler. I am also a full-time mompreneur with my online business in fitness and health.  It is a bit funny and interesting how I got to where I am now, but I will explain that in just a second.  I can honestly say that my husband, Jeremy, is the most incredible man I know.  Not online is he my best friend, but my partner in life and in business, and is my biggest fan and support. He has pushed me when I thought I could not push anymore. God has really blessed me with him in my life. 

So back to how I ended up here.  To be completely honest, most of my life with the exception of the last few years, I have always hated being active in sports, running, exercising, eating healthy, etc., but now I honestly cannot imagine my life without all of these new lifestyle changes.  Working out and eating clean has become such a major part of my life now that I thoroughly enjoy.  Any chance I get, I run to Google and search for some amazing healthy recipe that I can cook for my lovely family of three.  My husband probably thinks I am insane by now because I have over a hundred recipes saved on my iPhone, but he loves all of them nonetheless. 

So how did I get to where I am now?  Well, it all started when I became pregnant with my first child in February 2010 at the age of 20.  I always get goose bumps when I talk about this next part.  I gained a total of 50 lbs. during the entire 9 months! Yep, that’s right….50 lbs.  I was the heaviest that I had ever been, weighing in at 234 lbs.  Somehow, I thought I would magically lose all 50 lbs. after giving birth and let me tell you…that did NOT happen.  So, after giving birth in November 2010...I slowly started realizing something was not right.  After being in denial about what was going on, because I was scared I would look crazy...I finally decided to Google what I was going through. Unfortunately, I soon discovered that I had been struggling with Post-Partum Depression.  In my honest opinion, it was the worst/best thing that ever happened to me.  Now, let me rephrase that because I most certainly would never wish that on any momma, but it opened my eyes to a whole new world.

One Saturday afternoon while nursing my son, I noticed a Turbo Fire infomercial on the T.V.  An infomercial that I had seen a thousand times before...but that day, I felt as if God was calling me to it. I thought to myself, well, what do I have to lose…except 50 whole pounds?  I spoke to my husband and he was completely for it, which made my decision that much faster.  Starting in April 2011, I gave Turbo Fire a try…a try for 2 weeks and then.....gave up.  I do not like telling that part of the story, but it is true.  I was disappointed because I could not keep up with the moves and felt sorry for myself.  However, I did not give up on working out or eating healthy. 

I worked out daily at the gym and lost 30 lbs. from the end of April to the beginning of August.  I started feeling amazing and actually happy again.  Exercise was kicking my Post-Partum Depression in the butt!  I forgot to mention above, that I did struggle with whether or not I should take antidepressants. But I decided try a more natural approach, but that does not mean I am against medications…it’s just not for me. 

After hitting my first plateau, I decided to try Turbo Fire again in September 2011 and I am so glad that I did.  I completed my first full round of it and lost another 15 lbs. I remember every day, while sitting in my own pile of sweat after kicking butt during Turbo Fire, I would see the Shakeology commercial come on. It always made me curious, but I knew I didn't want to fall for just another gimmick. My husband and I decided to do 7 months of solid research, because we couldn't believe how many people raved about it. It was not an easy decision to try it. My husband and I finally had gotten our heads above the water financially. We had relied on WIC and other government assistance prior and we were still 14k in debt. It was scary, but I felt like it could be the answer I needed. After being approached by a discount Beachbody Coach, who had told me about becoming a discount coach myself, I decided to take a HUGE leap of faith and signed up to get Shakeology for the 25% discount. It was definitely one of the most terrifying decisions to make, but one I have never once regretted.

Shakeology has changed my life in so many ways. For the first time in my life, I felt happy. I felt happy to wake up and take on my day. Not happiness due to materialistic objects, but happiness to feel alive again. I have always struggled with energy (due to my hypothyroidism) and it felt amazing to feel energized and full of life again. Shakeology has also been the biggest reason that helped me fully overcome my Post-Partum Depression and helps me overcome my anxiety and stress. I cannot express how happy and how changed I feel since I have been drinking Shakeology for over 3 years. Since then, I have done Insanity, multiple rounds of Turbo Fire, Brazil Butt Lift, T25, Chalene Extreme, 21 Day Fix, Body Beast, PiYo, Insanity Max 30, and now 21 Day Fix Extreme.

Looking back at my success and all of what I have gone through, I felt lead by God to share my story, my journey...in hopes of inspiring others and letting them know that they are never alone. We all have our own story and journey...each one is unique and special. Since allowing God on this journey and ride with me and trusting Him to guide me through all of these ups and downs, life has never been the same. I want to fulfill God's Purpose, to be His light that others see through me.

When you have a God-ordained vision, you don't always need to figure out everything on your own. Use God...pray to Him, ask Him for help and guidance. He will answer your HOW and provide you with the necessary tools to help you accomplish His vision for you. All He asks is that you show up and put in the work, because He provides the strength. Don't let your fears stop you and always listen to Him with obedience. And with God...anything is possible. <3