Hi! Thanks for reading! I’m Natalie, a 32 year old Floridian who is staying in shape. I have often struggled with my weight. But now I finally know what I have to do to maintain myself and my health. I love to cook, travel and dine out! It’s all about maintaining a healthy balance of food, fun, and fitness.
Since about 4th grade I was overweight (PIC above is from 2005). Summer of Junior year in high school I worked my booty off at the gym. This was during the “low fat” craze so I cut down my fat and overall calorie intake by probably too much. I also went to the gym about 5 days a week. I went down to 117 lbs at one point, which was too low for me.In college, I went up and down alot (mostly up!) There were too many keg parties, Pokey Sticks (the best thing ever), and 4am Taco Bell trips. By Junior year, my weight was stabilized in the mid 140′s, but I still was not completely happy or healthy.
Then I thought I could maintain at the gym but I was wrong! I kept slacking and lacked motivation. I maintained my weight but missed the fun Beachbody programs and community. Then I decided to become a Beachbody coach, so I can help others with their goals too.
Now, I mix Beachbody Programs, Running, and going to the gym to keep in shape!
It took me years to realize that me slacking off for a week always leads to slacking off for months. Tracking food and fitness works wonders…I’m not slacking this time.
Highest Weight: 160
Current Weight: 135
1/3/11 UPDATE:
I’ve had a very busy 2010…I got engaged on my 30th birthday, got married to the love of my life, and moved twice!In the process I gained a little weight…but I also gained a passion for running! Now it’s time to put all my loves together to have a happy and healthy year.
4/30/12 UPDATE:
Hi everyone! 2011 was an exciting year! I completed my first half marathon in under 2 1/2 hours. It was such an exhilarating day!
Also, my husband and I just moved to Modesto, California! Life in the Central Valley is so far so good. The best part it is so close to so many wonderful things in Cali. I’m so excited for more adventures!
Please e-mail me if you have any questions ….I’d love to help in any way I can! willjogforfood@gmail.com
I like your site! I’m excited to follow your food journey!
hya just saw your blog and wanted to say good luck with your heath regime i know how you feel when i was younger i had abit of baby fat too but i always think its easier to louse weight in summer but you dont really need 2 atall though!? && saw your recipie for asian penut noodles! have to say my family are asian and ive never heard of this (maybe because im in the uk :S ?) but anyways gonna try that soon (^_^) check out my blog if u get time (im v.new 2this so jus tryna get th hang of it 4now)
gabriella ~
Dear Natalie,
Nice job with your website. You are so talented and knowledgable.
Keep up the good work. Julia Weston
Congrats for deciding to take control and create the body you want now!
Hi Natalie,
I'm going through the same thing you went through. I'm a foodie that loves to eat but also need to work out and stay in shape. Thanks for your story!
Just came across your blog and I love it! I know a lot of people who have had success w/Beach body! I wish you all the luck and plan on stopping by often:)
Thank you for your comment! And thanks for sharing your story !!
going to take a look around -mary
You look beautiful! And I love that gray dress – gorgeous
Congrats on your amazing success. Love your background colors – very playful
Hi! Found your blog via Katherine’s (CyclicalUnemployment) and I thought I’d say hi! Congratulations on your weight loss along with your recent marriage! How exciting! Look forward to reading more!
What an exciting year! It’s hard to maintain weight with all those things going on – I completely understand! Keep up the great work – I love that last pic of you – that dress is super cute!
Heyy! Great and cute blog girlie!~
congrats on becoming a coach yay! haha I think turbo jam is great! It was Chalene and Jari Love (Get Ripped!) who really made me take it up to the next level 
See you around~
Your story is so inspirational! Congratulations on your marriage. Keep on doing whatever it is you’re doing; you look great.
Love your coming back to your second love!!! I am so proud of you!! Keep it up!!!Looking great!!!Love you!!!
Hi! I’m really looking forward to reading your blog. I’m really intrigued by Turbo Jam…so awesome that you became a coach!
As a beachbody devotee myself who struggles with balancing life, fitness and my love for desserts, I love your story! I can only hope I am as fortunate to be blessed with such a wonderful 30th birthday! Mine is coming up shortly and providing great motivation! Fingers crossed!
Happy 30th to be Robyn
Thanks for stopping by!! I always try to balance my LOVE for food and fitness. I need to have some great workouts so I can indulge 
Wow, it’s amazing how you got into shape! I like your very balanced approach a lot! Congratulations on your marriage!
Hi Natalie,
I like your site! Very well done. We haven’t formaly met but I look forward to meeting you one day. I just began the program and basically I jumped in the first day the CD’s arrived and got started. I have finished day three now and am excited about the journey ahead of me. I am working on getting all my data and pictures done and added to the Beachbody site and hope to have it all finished this week. My kitchen is stocked with the good stuff now and am already enjoying the menu. I started with the MEAL plan. We fill it will work best at this point.
I’m not sure if there is anything else I should be doing at this time. If you could give me a To-Do-List or guide me to a place on the web site that will guide me and maybe hold my hand a little until I get familiar with everthing, I would appreciate it.
Thank you in advance for your help,
Joe Foster
Great work!! I am working on p90x now and I love how I have a regimen of exactly what I need to do each day/week. It keeps me on track for sure
keep up the good work!
WOW how inspiring!! I absolutely love your site and can’t wait to try some of your recipes, thanks so much for sharing your story
Thanks so much Kelly!
Wow natalie, congrats on your amazing story. Its such an encouragement to us all. I admire your strength.
Hi Natalie. What a cool story. Congrats on your fitness success. I found your blog through the Miami New Times. I wear many hats, one of which is a track coach. So I’m sure you will understand why I Love your blog name:) I was a collegiate sprinter and currently jog 5 days a week. There is nothing like a runner’s high. Running isn’t for everyone but leading a healthy lifestyle with some sort of daily exercise regimen does a body GREAT!…especially if you’re a greedy foodie like me lol:)
Keep up the great work.
What a great story! I love the flexibility and how you really found what your needs were through maintaining a healthy lifestyle! I’m happy you found my blog so that I could find yours!
Congratulations on your successes! I am glad that I found your blog!
Congrats on your weightloss and continued success with it! I’m excited to follow along with your blog and pregnancy! Congratulations!
I just joined wordpress as a new blogger, and have been trying to figure out a blog name for the past week….I must say that I absolutely LOVE the name of your blog! So catchy! Looking forward to following your posts