We all have excuses for putting on weight and we all have excuses for not being able to get that weight off. For many of us, it’s a lack of time or knowledge of what to do. For others it’s the lack of a support system. However, if you ask Real Fit Mom Tami Stertmeyer, she will tell you that the one thing keeping her from achieving her weight loss goal was herself. She says that every time she thought about starting a fitness program she’d begin to make excuses as to why she couldn’t do it. “My wine, my love for eating great foods with my husband, my busy schedule or my inability to cook were all excuses that I would use. If you are not all in – you will make excuses as to why you cannot do it or why it won’t work.”
After becoming tired of her own excuses, Tami finally made a plan. She realized that once she believed in herself and her ability to make it work,
Tami Before
getting in shape wasn’t nearly as difficult as she had anticipated it would be. “I was in a time in my life where I believed in myself and wanted to hit my goal,” she says. “I just did it.” To assist her on her weight loss journey, Tami enlisted the help of a trainer from Cincinnati’s own, Keep it Tight Fitness. She says her goal was not to hire a trainer that she would have to depend on forever, but instead to build a solid fitness and nutrition plan that she could continue on her own. “I ate the same thing for a month at a time,” she says. “At first I thought it was going to be so hard and boring but I found out that eating the same thing became easy for planning and my body craved that food instead of getting tired of it.” Tami continued to meet with her personal trainer once a month for weigh ins, body fat measuring and new nutritional plans. Additionally, she read fitness magazines like Oxygen for inspiration and even purchased some Clean Eating cookbooks. In only one month, Tami was able to drop from 29% body fat to 20.17% body fat and lost a total of four pounds. She even claims that the positive results leave her excited to step on the scale each month and have her body fat measured, and she now feels positive that she will reach her long-term weight loss goal.
Tami After
Tami does identify with other moms out there and their struggle between taking care of themselves and caring for everyone else. She claims that the first step to making it happen is just committing to doing it. She also believes that hiring a trainer for accountability purposes can be very helpful for those who struggle to take some “me” time. Her best advice for other moms is to, “Make yourself a priority – knowing that in order for you to be your best self to others, you have to be your best self to yourself first. Always attach a date for your goal; use vision boards, surround yourself with things that keep your eye on the prize and reward yourself.” Let’s face it ladies, is there any greater reward than looking in the mirror and being happy with yourself? I think not!
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Sian Bitner-Kearney
Editor
Such a beautiful woman inside & out. Amazing mother, role model, and supporter. Thanks for sharing, Sian!
Tori you are the sweetest daughter any mother could dream of having – thank you so much for your kind words and forever encouragement. Love you
Tami is an inspiration to others for many reasons and this is just one of them. She is dedicated to her many roles in life without losing sight of the fact that she has one life to live for herself and she plans to make the best of it. She stunning outside and gorgeous inside!
Kelly thank you so much for your encouragement and support you are the greatest friend and workout partner anyone could ever wish for.
This is an awesome story and definitely an inspiration to all of the busy ladies out there! Tami you look great!!
First off Tami, that picture of you is GORGEOUS! You are an amazing mom and friend to all of your girls and I really look up to you. Your story is inspiring and makes me want to treat myself better. Keep up the good work! Much love!
Jackie you are so sweet thank you so much
Jackie – Thank you so much for your kind words
Oh my gosh, what an honor , I am the Mother of Tami , beautifull inside and out , really describes my Tami. Always reaching for ,and setting goals for herself ,while always makng her girls her most important goal.Iam so proud of her.
Mom love you so much you are the greatest! Your support and constant belief in me has done more positive things in my life than you will ever know.
This is such a motivating story! Tami your a hottie!
Tami hard work truly has paid off for you. Making yourself a priority only makes us better mothers…when we feel good about our personal decisions it is reflected in our children. Good luck on reaching all your goals, I am sure you will be successful!
Laura thank you so much for all of your support – you are such an excellent role model and mother yourself.
I am so inspired! Such a great example she has set for daughters
Love it!
Jackie
Way to go Tami!! I always thought you were one hot mama but now you are truly one FIT hot mama!!!
Michele
Wonderful Mother! Incredible wife! We are so proud of you and thankful for all you do. Way to go T with an I !!!!!
Wonderful Father Incredible Husband – thanks
Ahh I am so proud to say this is my mother!!!! She looks amazing! So proud at how far she has come! He is a rocking person and now she has a rockin body!
I am so proud of you too Tayler!!! You are the greatest – thanks!
Tami you have always been a beautiful mother! It is amazing to see you get into this great of shape after 3 daughters. You are a great inspiration to your girls and all of us Mom’s out there! You look SEXY & HOT! Keep on keepin’ on!
Jessica – thank you for your kind words – they are so touching. Keep on keepin’ on!!!
Skinny doesn’t say nearly enough! Beautiful looking, and most important, beautiful person. I’m very proud to be her father-in-law!!
Right back at ya Ran! Thanks
Tami, you’re truly an inspiration…You set your goal and did it…No excuses..Your commitment and hard work definitely shows..You are a strong, wonderful, beautiful person, wife, and mother…
Thanks Janet – you are as well.
I am extremely proud of my daughter-in-law and her accomplishments.
She is a beautiful person inside and out. Tami is the extreme multi tasker and when she sets her mind to something. There’s no stopping her.
Way to go Tam.
Thank you Lynn – I feel the same about you – you are also a person that sets her mind to something and does it – thanks for being such an awesome role model!
Wow! Tami you look AMAZING! Although… I can’t recall a time when you didn’t look amazing! You are such an inspiration in so many ways!!! You’re an awesome mother and friend! Xoxo
Thanks Rhonda – I feel the same about you:)