Season 02 Week 04 – Joanne Christian, 3rd Place Winner of $250 – Coach Rose Alvarado

About Joanne Christian:

Joanne Christian lives by this saying: “Faith it till you make it.” She developed this saying based the words of her grandfather: When a builder creates a pew for a church, he knows only its dimensions, nothing of the people who will sit on it. When the pew is finished, it is sturdy, strong enough to hold people of varying sizes and allow them to worship in peace. When you sit on a church pew, you have faith that it will hold you. Life is the same way, Christian argues. If you fall, always have faith in your strength to hold yourself up.

At 59 years old, Christian had fallen several times throughout her life. She lost one of her six children just six weeks after giving birth. Later on, she struggled to make ends meet after leaving her corporate job of 30 years, working several part-time jobs to get by. Once Christian turned 50, she began to gain weight; the change in her body coupled with the stress she faced at work caused a drop in her self-confidence, and she recognized the need for a “reboot.” Her TLC journey began with Iaso® Original Tea. After she saw initial results, she joined The 15 Day Challenge and developed habits that brought her just two pounds away from her goal weight of 130 pounds.

Keeping up with eight grandchildren already kept Christian relatively active, but during her challenge, she implemented more walking and joined virtual workout sessions hosted by her coach, Rose Alvarado. In addition, she made efforts to drink more water, and her son inspired her to try a plant-based diet alongside him. By the end of her most recent challenge, she had lost 3 pounds, regained motivation, and felt a sense of purpose in The 15 Day Challenge community.

Having given up her corporate job because she felt called to serve, Christian hopes to share her story to inspire others to stay determined. “When you fall down, get back up. Even if it’s seven or eight times, get back up, and do better the next day,” she said. “I knew that if I just focused on 15 days, one day a time, it would allow me to see my progress and inspire others like me who may think they can’t do it. YOU CAN! I’m living proof. My story is still being written, even at 59!”

*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Taking TLC Products is not a substitute for a reduced-calorie diet and exercise if you are trying to lose weight. You should always consult a physician before starting any weight loss or fitness regime.

**Results achieved through one or more 15 Day Challenge cycles combined with sufficient water consumption, Iaso® Original Tea, NRG, NutraBurst®, Delgada Instant Coffee, a low-calorie, balanced diet, and regular physical activity.