This is what CONSISTENCY looks like!!

In one year with TTT, Britt has lost:
30.4 lbs
13% Body Fat
33.67 lbs of Fat
24.25 inches overall (5.5 inches off of waist!)

There is a sign that hangs on the back wall of the TTT gym that reads “Be stronger than your strongest excuse.” Oh man did this hit hard. A year ago, I had just about every excuse to not commit to my fitness. Stay at home mom to three young kids, lack of time, lack of energy, driving distance, etc…

My family and I left the comfort of our home to chase our dreams and move out to a piece of land to build our homestead and dream home by hand. Not only did we swap suburban life for farm life, but we also took on “tiny living” as we moved into our camper while we build. For over a year, I put myself completely on the backburner. I wasn’t working out, eating healthy, or thinking about self-care at all. My whole life consisted of just keeping up – going through the crazy, frustrating process of attaining our building permit through the county, helping my husband build our home, taking care of our three kids, and trying to sprinkle in a social life when we could. I was in the worst shape I had ever been in, frustrated, exhausted, self-conscious, borderline depressed, my knees hurt, my back hurt – I truly thought I was too far gone. ‘My life is so chaotic right now, how could I ever make time to take care of myself? How could I make a fitness program even work?’

I had heard a couple of friends talk about a place called Thomson Team Training. I thought, ‘What do I have to lose?’ So I signed up to try my first group training session…. Cardio Core with Chrissy. Yeah…THAT was my first TTT workout. A warning would have been nice from my friends… lol. I will say, I won’t forget the kindness and encouragement I had from the moment I stepped in the door…however, midway through I started questioning my decision and just praying that I didn’t pass out, throw up, cry, or do all three. Then Chrissy walks by and starts to encourage everyone. She said: “Right now when you are feeling yourself struggling and wanting to give up, think about your ‘why’. Everybody’s ‘why’ is different. Think about yours’, push through, and finish this workout. YES YOU CAN.” Of course, the faces of my children immediately flooded my head. My babies. My life. My why.

I pushed back my tears and pushed through the workout. Once the workout was over, I felt so accomplished. I felt so hopeful…could this be the catalyst that changes everything?

So, I took the leap and started with committing to 10 sessions. For the first few months I was able to come to TTT 3 days per week. I started feeling stronger little by little. Angie and Chrissy really poured into me. The little texts of encouragement after each workout telling me that I did amazing were just enough to get me to sign up for my next workout. Although I didn’t believe in myself quite yet, I could feel that Angie and Chrissy did, and that was just enough to help me keep moving forward. ‘Maybe I’m not too far gone after all.’

Fast forward to about 4/5 months in, and although I was starting to feel stronger, I wasn’t physically seeing a difference yet. Living in a camper makes meal prepping and cooking extremely difficult – which as we know is a huge contributing factor to a healthy lifestyle. I was feeling super discouraged, and I guess it was written all over my face because just a few stations into my workout, Angie approached me asking how I was doing. Tears filled my eyes as I said I’m doing okay, which obviously wasn’t the case. So after training, Angie pulled me aside and we had a little heart to heart. I let her know my frustrations and how I feel like I’m failing. It seems like no matter how hard I work, I’m just not seeing the results that I want. I don’t like what I see in the mirror, and it makes it hard to talk kindly to myself. She said “Britt, what you are doing IS working. I can see it! You are putting in the work, and the results WILL come. Just stay consistent and I promise we will reach your goals!” Then she said something that I think about almost daily: “You need to be kind to yourself. You need to speak kindly to yourself. Think about your daughter. Talk to yourself the same way you would talk to her. Would you ever be anything but encouraging and kind to her?” We ended our conversation with Angie praying over me. She followed up with a realistic meal prepping plan, and I felt a new sense of peace and motivation. I was able to keep pushing and keep showing up – even on the days I didn’t want to. Before I knew it, I was running faster, lifting heavier, and gaining more mobility. Then shortly after, I started to see the scale move, my clothes starting to fit differently, and my energy level was increasing! I increased my workouts to 4 times per week. The workouts were becoming more and more fun! And the dread and nervousness I used to feel before a workout became excitement and confidence! Now TTT has become a part of my weekly routine and I look forward to walking through those doors 5 days per week!

If you feel yourself in that place of discouragement right now, keep going. Keep pushing! Lean in to the resources at TTT. The trainers are here to help you. Do you need a daily text to hold you accountable with your food choices or workouts? Just ask. Do you need a workout buddy to encourage you to show up to X number of workouts each week? I know so many girls that would be happy to be that for you. Do you need prayers or support? Please go talk to Angie. Just don’t give up! Had I given up back then, I don’t know where I would be right now.

My life is still just as chaotic as it was when I first started coming to TTT. My nutrition and eating habits are better, though not where I want them to be, we are still chipping away at our house build while living in our camper, and I still feel like I am treading water most days just to keep up with daily life. BUT I have found an amazing community where I know when I walk through those doors I will be surrounded by love, support, Jesus, and encouragement. I know my life won’t always be this chaotic once we get in our house and get some normalcy back again, but in the meantime, I am so grateful to each of the girls at TTT that bring stability and calm to my life despite the craziness. Whether it is Jaclyn helping me through my first workout after taking time off due to an injury, or Chrissy giving me a “yes you can!” just at the right time when I am thinking ‘no I can’t’, or Angie giving prayers and encouragement when I need it the most – TTT has proven time and time again that they are more than just a fitness gym.

Just as my husband and I are laying down the foundation of our home, I feel myself laying down the foundation of my health with the help of TTT.