Melanie's Page

I have been through a long journey over the past few years, but it has been worth it. In 2006, I became pregnant with my second child. My activity was immediately limited because I had a history of pre-term labor. My son arrived healthy in 2007, but I suffered from major complications that put me back in the hospital when he was only 3 weeks old. The rest of 2007 was filled with trips to the doctor and lots of pain. Finally, in January of 2008, I was ready to accept the fact that I would need a hysterectomy. The recovery afterwards was long and hard, but I made it through with the love and support of my family and friends.

In August of 2008, I was FINALLY given clearance by my doctor to exercise WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS!! :) I had been allowed to walk, of course, but that was about it due to the nature of my surgery. When it was time to get back into exercising after almost 2 years, I found Tracey's book Sexy In 6. I read the book, and I purchased the DVDs. I began the program, and I immediately felt like a new person!!! The extra pounds I had put on during my pregnancy melted away, and I started seeing definition in my abs that I had NEVER had before!! I continued to go for long walks with my boys along with doing Tracey's workouts and I just couldn't get enough!! I actually WANTED to exercise....I craved it!! I then went on to purchase more of Tracey's workouts. I'm very happy to say that I am now down to the same size I was when I got married 10 years ago!! I never thought I could accomplish something like that, but I have!!

I have since gone on to expand my workout video library to include many other instructors, but I still pull out Tracey's DVDs at least once or twice a week....if not more. I give the credit to her and her workouts for getting me back into shape, and getting me to LOVE working out again!! Thanks Tracey!!! :)