Hitch Fit Living Magazine Volume 11 - April/June 2017 | Page 24

I will tell you right now , the fitness model program is no joke ! It is serious training , “ take it to the next level ” dedication . Not that any change in lifestyle / program is easy , but this program is definitely next level . I kicked off my next 16 weeks with a whole new eating , training regimen all still focused on my overall health and well-being with honest hard work and “ real ” food meal preparation . I got up each morning around 5:15 AM and watched as my body began to transform again .

I felt like I learned a lot during my first 16-week transformation but I knew I had only scratched the surface . The lessons learned from the next 16-weeks became all about solidifying my new healthy eating habits , learning more about the science behind food and how it fuels your body in different ways and solidifying the routine that I now just call everyday life . Exercise has never been the hard part for me but learning new ways to push myself mentally and physically to the next level was a valuable take-away that I will continue to use as part of my new “ everyday ” life routine . In addition , I learned that it is not only important to know what you eat , but how your body uses what you eat and why and when it is the most beneficial time to eat for your body to get the most bang for its ’ buck . That key piece for me , was the game changer !

I reached and surpassed my goal of 130 lbs . and now weigh in at roughly 117 lbs . I blew my goal completely out of the water ! I competed in the Mind . Body . Fuel Championship Show in San Antonio , TX in both Open Figure and Athletic Divisions on March 18 . I am blessed and pleased to announce I placed 3rd in Women ’ s Open Figure and 5th in Women ’ s Athletic . I could not have stepped out on that stage without the unwavering support of my wife and the unending encouragement from my trainers , family and friends . The Warrior Dash is still in April and am looking for a nearby Spartan Sprint to race in . I still want to try my hand at fitness model “ modeling ” and help promote all the great work that Hitch Fit has done for me and what I see it do for others every day . In addition , I may not be quite ready to hang up those heels just yet . So , stay tuned …

Crystal ' s Program Choice - Hitch Fit Fitness Model Plan & Competition Prep www . HitchFit . com / programs