Welcome to the Wichita Mom on a Mission blog! 

Let me introduce myself.  My name is Tonya Wells, a mother, wife, friend, personal trainer/group fitness instructor, business owner, runner/triathlete, etc.  I have a lot on my plate but my TRUE passion is to help others lead a healthier life for themselves and their families!

That is what this journey (Mom on a Mission) is all about...creating a healthier lifestyle physcially, emotionally, mentally, and spirtually!  

I have always enjoyed the show the Biggest Loser and have had great respect for the trainer, Jillian.  I know what you may be thinking!  She is SO mean!  Well, yes she is BUT she gets to the root of the issue of her clients weight gain.  She peels back the layers of the onion and gets to the root of the issue.  Before the show came on the air I knew as a personal trainer that was my job.  To help my clients in every way to get their weight off.  And the issue majority of the time is not just about weight.  There is so much more!  

This is what Krista is learning.  That the stress of life and not dealing with different issues in her life has lead her to eat, feel tired, therefore not having energy to workout therefore gaining weight.  

Exercise and eating healthy will make you feel better, have more energy, sleep better, lose weight, tone, lose inches, etc.  It is the wonder drug!  But doing all of this takes getting down to the core (and this is where most usually get scared and don't do it).  Even though the outcome has no negative benefits (only positive)!  This is where I will come in to help Krista (free of charge) with her journey!  

Krista's 4 month journey began last week when I approached her about going on this journey.  Right then and there she went through a lot of emotions (am I ready?, all my info will be public!, I am so scared!, etc).  Then she talked to her husband about it and asked for support (having a support system is very important).  After she said yes, I had her put each and everyday (minute by minute) on paper for me.  Then we met for her "Last Chance Workout" with me.  You can view video and pictures to see what Krista went through emotionally and physcially. 
She now is going to keep two journals, one through blogging and a more personal journal. Workout 6 days a week and train for her very first marathon (Oct.10th, 2010)!!!  We are also going through her kitchen, going to the store, and getting about 40-50 recipes ready for her to cook for her family!  

I am so exctied for Krista not only to lose 45 pounds and run her first marathon but for her and her family to live a healthier life. 

I hope you enjoy following Krista's journey and learning some tips a long the way! 

Happy reading,

Tonya