Starting her Fitness Journey, April Lauren pt 1 / DEKA

“The trajectory of everything, everything that was going on in the world, my emotional state, that if I didn’t put my foot down, that I was going to be someone on TV…someone on TV where they’re so heavy that they’re completely immobile. And I did not want that,” says April Lauren, who is on a journey to lose 200 lbs, and to live each day a little brighter than the day before. <p><br /> Today Yancy and Jarod talk with April Lauren about how she’s changing the picture for people who don’t know how or where to get started for a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, you’ll learn:</p> <p>- Getting started on the weight loss journey and turning pain from everyday life into motivation to be healthier<br /> - Progression is key. Do what you can when getting started and take as many breaks as your body needs<br /> - Finding a point of measure</p> <p> </p> <p>You can check out what April is up to at:</p> <p>Instagram - @wakeupbright</p> <p>YouTube - www.youtube.com/aprillauren</p> <p>Website - www.wakeupbright.com</p> <p>And check out I-F.I.T Fayetteville on Instagram @ifitfayetteville</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: </p> <p>-Jarod’s Social: @jarod_cogswell</p> <p>-Yancy’s Social: @YancyCulp</p> <p>-Race a DEKA Event: <a href="https://deka.fit/">DEKA-FIT</a></p> <p> </p> <p>SPONSORS</p> <p><br /> This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID and Athletic Brewing Company.</p> <p> </p> <p>Race dirty, recover clean with FITAID Sports Recovery Drink. Visit https://www.lifeaidbevco.com/ and enter code SPARTAN30 at checkout to get EXCLUSIVE early access to FITAID’s Black Friday 30% off sale.   </p> <p><br /> Athletic Brewing Company’s innovative process allows them to brew great-tasting craft beer without the alcohol. Place an order today at athleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customers can also get 10% off their entire order with code SPARTAN10. Limit one per customer.</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> SUBSCRIBE:</p> <p>Apple Podcasts: http://bit