Hi, my name is Amanda. Let me tell you, my story. When I was a child, I was very active. I used to love tap dancing, jazz, ballet, softball, and even gymnastics classes. I grew up and started working at a pizza place. Well, that was my fault for not eating healthy. My mom passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42, when I was only 20. It affected me so badly that I fell into depression for many years. That affected my health; by the time I was 28, I was already overweight by 230 pounds. Soda became an addiction with me drinking 2 of the 2-liter bottles of Coke a day! It got so bad that my bad habit sent me to the ER that the doctor had to warn me to stop, soda was destroying my insides. I needed to have a colonoscopy and an endoscopy! It was time to change! So, I started working on my diet, forcing myself to quit bad habits. I lost my first 30 pounds just by quitting soda! image just by quitting soda? Things were different before apps were even a thing. So, I had to start counting my calories with just a pen, a notebook, and a calculator. Even Richard Simmons videos helped me start my path to a healthy life. Well, I've kept 100 pounds off for 15 years and am still going. Seeing my past and how far I have come, I decided to become a certified master trainer and life coach. What motivated me to do that? Well, I've been running an accountability group for several years, encouraging others to believe that it is possible that this goal can be achieved. The encouragement and motivation I give to this group encouraged me to become a trainer. I hope with this knowledge I can pass it on to you helping you achieve this new path. We can do this!

- Amanda Spencer