SPOTLIGHT ON: Emerald Coach Kirsten WyattBroke My Back

If I broke my back, how would I respond? What about you? Would you wallow in self pity and defeat? You would definitely have the right to. I loved hearing Kirsten’s story, because she dug deep into her spirit, and fought her way back! I would hope I would do the same! Be inspired! “I was never really overweight, but I was out of shape. I went to the gym occasionally, ran occasionally, and tried to eat somewhat healthy. Then in 2009 my life came to a stop when I was in a car accident and broke my back.  I fractured 3 vertebras in my lower back and was very lucky to be alive. Since I broke my back, I was on bed rest for several months. Being on bed rest made me very weak. I felt like I had lost all the muscle tone I had and became frustrated and depressed. Then I went through a couple months of physical therapy which I felt frustrated me even more. I hurt all the time and hated how weak I was.  I was so excited when I was cleared to go back to work but after working a short shift, I had to go home and lie down.

I broke my back but don’t count me out

broke my back

6 months later, I got engaged. I decided I wanted to tone up and get stronger before my wedding day. I had become very self conscious about myself and decided it was time to do something about it.  Then I saw an infomercial on Insanity and bought it. Once started it however, I thought, ‘Great I picked the hardest workout program ever!’  It was very difficult for me at first, but I was determined to stick with it.  I started to see some results, got stronger and finished the program. Then I decided I wanted another program to keep me going. So I bought another program and then another. I loved the results I was getting! You would’ve never known I broke my back. Two years later I connected with an old friend of mine who was a beachbody coach and because I was doing so many of the beachbody programs, I decided to become a coach myself! I had been wanting to try the shakeology  and thought the discounts would be nice even if I didn‘t broke my backmake any money. But I thought the idea of making money while I was working out sounded great! I am so happy I made the decision to become a beachbody coach, and thank my husband for being so supportive (who is also a beachbody coach now!).  I have lost 15 lbs, 4 inches off my body, went from a size 9, fitting tight, to a size 5, fitting a little loose! And not to mention the 6 pack and all the muscle I’ve gained!! And to think, I had broke my back! Being able to help others reach their goals and become more confident in themselves is the most rewarding job! I am doing what I love, and this job has really helped me stay accountable to being active and healthy!” Connect with Kirsten on facebook by clicking here.

 
Digging Deeper,
Jessica Bowser Nelson
broke my back

Comments (1)

  1. Morgan (reply)

    10/08/2013 at 10:23 am

    Kirsten, you are AWESOME! Such an inspiring story!

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