Hi! I’m Rochelle or Coach Ro.
I’m a mom, a wife, a registered nurse, a certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, and a Team Beachbody Independent Diamond Coach. I finished Slim in 6 October 2007 and have gone on to do Slim Series, P90X, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, Ten Minute Trainer, and Slim Series Express. I am currently doing ChaLEAN Extreme.
All of my life I have had a love/hate relationship with the same 20 lbs. I have lost and gained these twenty pounds more times than I can count. I have worked out in a gym, been to Weight Watchers, been on fad diets, and tried other programs at home. All were successful...but all were—surprise, surprise—also very short-lived.
Over the course of 2007, 25 extra pounds had “inexplicably” crept on. I chalked up the extra pounds to age and genetics; at age 39, I told myself that I was destined to look like this. After all, why would I be different than every single woman in my family, who started a size 6-8 in her youth, but by mid-life, ballooned to 200+ pounds. Of course, the fact that I would eat whatever and whenever I wanted, never crossed my mind! Happy, sad, stressed, angry...all these emotions were excuses for me to eat.
Then one August morning, I woke up very early and looked at myself. I couldn’t believe that I had allowed myself to get like this! I was disgusted with myself. I turned on the TV...something I never do that early in the am...and found a “Slim in 6” infomercial. I had never heard of the program, nor do I ever actually ORDER from infomercials! However, after watching 10 min, I decided, “Hey, I need to do something! I might as well try this. What is 6 weeks?” I ordered the program then and there.
That decision changed the course of my life.
My Transformation Story:
My Slim in 6 journey was not an easy one. My unhealthy relationship with food had to be dealt with. The first 2 weeks were difficult as I attempted to figure out HOW to eat, WHAT to eat, and WHEN to eat. I would attempt to eat low calories, only to find myself binging in the afternoon. With the help of my coach and the MDB custom meal planner, I learned how to eat the correct portions. I’ve now learned to listen to my body and put healthy food into it. At the end of my Si6 journey, I had lost 10lbs and 16 in! I felt victorious!
One week after finishing Si6, my brother was diagnosed with a brain tumor and my husband was told that he needed spinal surgery. My life that I had just got under control suddenly was turned upside down! I was overwhelmed! I immediately found myself wanting to turn to my old friends: McDonalds, Burger King, and Pizza Hut. They had always comforted me in the past. This time, however, was different! I had new resources to turn to. I can honestly say that my coach and threadmates got me through a very difficult few months. I have come out stronger as a result. Once again, I was victorious!
My next step was Slim Series. I love this program! It really boosted my metabolism and helped me lose an additional 6 lbs and 8 in. Muscles started showing! I went from wearing a tight size 12 to wearing a size 6! For the first time in 15 years, I was wearing a bikini!!! I was a top 20 finalist for the newest Slim in 6 infomercial!!!
The following 12 months involved several ups and downs. My brother underwent his first of 2 brain surgeries and suffered a brainstem stroke. I had to put my life on the back burner as I helped support him and my family. He had to relearn basics: to walk, eat, bathe again. His second surgery was uneventful. Amen! During this highly stressful time, I did put back on 10 lbs because I didn't workout . I am in the process of taking that weight off now.
My point? Life happens. You sometimes simply have to deal with things, and then get right back on the wagon. Adversity is part of life. Don't let it defeat you.
On the Beachbody message boards, my threads have been known as RO’S ANGELS. I'm proud to say that my coaches and customers have lost a combined total of over 800 lbs and 1000 in!!
You can now find me at our GoFitCoach Message Board. Would LOVE to have you join us!
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If you'd like me to mentor you as a coach, I'll work with you side-by-side. Feel free to email me and ask me your questions! We are proudly a part of Team Genesis!!! I'm here, ready and willing to help you get the same amazing results that I did! Here's to a FIT and HEALTHY 2009!
Rochelle was named Top Notch Coach for being #4 in Organizational Rank Advancement in all of Team Beachbody for July '09!
Rochelle was recognized as a SILVER "Success Links Club" member in July '09! As of July 5, 2009, only 25 coaches have currently reached Silver or higher status out of 20,000+ coaches!
Rochelle was recognized as a BRONZE “Success Links Club” member in January ’09! As of January ’09, there are less than 100 current “Success Links Club” coaches out of over 14,000 coaches!
Rochelle was named #6 out of almost 9000 coaches for June's Top Coach "Links to Success" ’08 contest!
Rochelle was named #15 out of almost 8000 coaches for May's Top Coach "Links to Success" ’08 contest!
Rochelle was named Top Notch Coach in the Momentum newsletter for being #3 in personal sponsorship in all of Team Beachbody for March ‘08! That is #3 out of over 6000 coaches. WOW!