People think that it’s very easy for me to keep myself in shape because of my genes. I can’t help but chuckle when I hear this particular observation  because everything I’ve accomplished was from everything but. My family tends to keep high level of fat cells due to the type of foods we eat and sedentary lifestyle. On top of being on the heavier side, I was known to have chicken legs and my butt was practically non-existent ( friends can be cruel sometimes, lol) . Growing up, we feasted on rice, fried foods and sweets as if they were going out of style.  Our free time was mostly spent on laying around the house and watching TV all day. 

                 When I turned 19, I decided I had to turn 180 on myself and made necessary changes. The journey was very challenging and I really had to sacrifice a lot of things (including junk food, hah) in order to have a healthier lifestyle. My sister, Maryanne, had the same concerns with her weight and when she decided to take control of her health, I was there to teach her things I learned on my own.  

                 The Before and After pictures you are about to see are proof that you can defy the laws of genetics and be in the best shape of your life.