Something in your life is different. Maybe you've gained or lost some weight. Got married or divorced. Left or took a job. Sent someone to kindergarten or college. Bought or sold a home.
Whatever it is, something has shifted, and it’s left you a little off-kilter.
For September's Success Story Meredith Stewart, her struggle began when she moved to CNY from Canada after getting married. Uprooted, she missed her busy life teaching, coaching, and playing a sport she loved!
Meredith felt lost, trying to find “the same sense of purpose and belonging I coveted in Toronto.”
Whatever it is, something has shifted, and it’s left you a little off-kilter.
For September's Success Story Meredith Stewart, her struggle began when she moved to CNY from Canada after getting married. Uprooted, she missed her busy life teaching, coaching, and playing a sport she loved!
Meredith felt lost, trying to find “the same sense of purpose and belonging I coveted in Toronto.”
SO, what do you do when you feel lost? You remind yourself of the things that make you feel most like yourself.
For Meredith, it was remembering that she loves a team atmosphere.
Introduced to “the amazingness that is Method 360” by her lululemon coworkers, Meredith immediately liked that “when Trish sent us into the circuit, she told us to go to a station with people we didn’t know and introduce ourselves. It was awesome: just what I wanted and needed! The community was warm and welcoming.”
She also remembered that she loves to see what she’s capable of, and “Method provides a team atmosphere without the egos or competition. The support and camaraderie from other members and coaches is amazing. I like to push myself, but I like to push myself against myself.”
For Meredith, it was remembering that she loves a team atmosphere.
Introduced to “the amazingness that is Method 360” by her lululemon coworkers, Meredith immediately liked that “when Trish sent us into the circuit, she told us to go to a station with people we didn’t know and introduce ourselves. It was awesome: just what I wanted and needed! The community was warm and welcoming.”
She also remembered that she loves to see what she’s capable of, and “Method provides a team atmosphere without the egos or competition. The support and camaraderie from other members and coaches is amazing. I like to push myself, but I like to push myself against myself.”
Another teeny shift was about to happen to Meredith: she was 3 months pregnant at her first class! This could have been the end of ‘finding herself’. It certainly would’ve been a great excuse – after all, she was just getting over the nausea. Instead Meredith decided to amp up her workouts & maintain her fitness level. With no idea what to expect from pregnancy for her body, she took 2 Method classes and 1-2 yoga classes a week to keep fit from 14 weeks onward!
“The strength training and conditioning at Method allowed me to train with little-to-no modification. I gained a healthy 35 pounds, even though my stomach was measuring on the smaller side, and everyone assumed I was going to have a small baby. Much to their surprise (and my own), I had an 8lb 2oz, 22" long baby! I'm still not entirely sure how Layla fit in there, but I'm pretty sure Core 360 played a big role in providing the support for my growing belly.”
Yet another shift obviously occurred once Layla was born, and Meredith quickly learned to put on her oxygen mask to take care of herself. She advises, “Make the time for yourself…your family will appreciate you for it, and so will you!”
“Method is an hour all to myself, for myself, while I know that my daughter is having a blast in the childcare room with the amazing moms & dads who work there!”
“The strength training and conditioning at Method allowed me to train with little-to-no modification. I gained a healthy 35 pounds, even though my stomach was measuring on the smaller side, and everyone assumed I was going to have a small baby. Much to their surprise (and my own), I had an 8lb 2oz, 22" long baby! I'm still not entirely sure how Layla fit in there, but I'm pretty sure Core 360 played a big role in providing the support for my growing belly.”
Yet another shift obviously occurred once Layla was born, and Meredith quickly learned to put on her oxygen mask to take care of herself. She advises, “Make the time for yourself…your family will appreciate you for it, and so will you!”
“Method is an hour all to myself, for myself, while I know that my daughter is having a blast in the childcare room with the amazing moms & dads who work there!”
Why specifically did Method work for Meredith? It spoke to what she needed! “Method 360 is different from everything I've tried, and believe me, I've tried a lot of things! I grew up playing hockey and other team sports, and I definitely feel the most at home and challenged in a team atmosphere (which Method provides). However, I don't like being in a class or at a gym and surrounded by people who are constantly competing against you (or their ego).”
The investment of time during pregnancy paid off for Meredith: between nursing and 2-3 Method classes a week, after about 4-5 months postpartum, she’s comfortably back in pre-pregnancy shape. “I don't want to say that I have my pre-pregnancy body back, because that's a lie. My body is different, and I'm not sure it will ever be the same...if I were typing this on my iPhone there would be a great emoji for that!”
The investment of time during pregnancy paid off for Meredith: between nursing and 2-3 Method classes a week, after about 4-5 months postpartum, she’s comfortably back in pre-pregnancy shape. “I don't want to say that I have my pre-pregnancy body back, because that's a lie. My body is different, and I'm not sure it will ever be the same...if I were typing this on my iPhone there would be a great emoji for that!”
When you are feeling off-kilter…when that big (or small) life change has thrown you for a loop…remember that you are still in there. What are the things that used to make you feel like YOURSELF?
Check in with what you want. What’s your goal?
Regardless of what’s changed in your life, you can get back to yourself. Or re-create yourself! The process might look different, you may have to change your schedule or game plan, and you might have to sacrifice some other things. But if you want something badly enough, go get it. Put your oxygen mask on, carve out time for yourself, and make a plan.
We’re here to help. Just ask!
Check in with what you want. What’s your goal?
Regardless of what’s changed in your life, you can get back to yourself. Or re-create yourself! The process might look different, you may have to change your schedule or game plan, and you might have to sacrifice some other things. But if you want something badly enough, go get it. Put your oxygen mask on, carve out time for yourself, and make a plan.
We’re here to help. Just ask!
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