Krazy K turns 51-years-young today! But the amazing thing about her birthday is that she looks and feels YOUNGER today than she has in years.
Krazy K has been a life long carb-addict. She would almost always choose bread over meat. For years I attempted to educate and convince her to modify her diet, but being her son didn’t help in that fight. The catalyst for change finally came late in 2009. She was inspired by Robb Wolf and Nicki Violetti. Robb and Nicki are friends, but what inspired her was their conviction and dedication to providing the absolute best in nutrition information. Despite trying times, Robb and Nicki never stopped sharing top-shelf information to help people get fitter, leaner and healthier.
Like most people, Krazy K waited until the holiday season had passed, and on January 4, 2010 she began eating a clean Paleo diet. She has been creative with her cooking and has produced some damn good meals, thereby creating a lifestyle nutrition plan – NOT a diet based on starvation or deprivation.
The results are apparent from the photos above – taken on February 1, 2010 (left) and March 24 (right). She has lost 30 lbs. since January 4 – most of which came off of her belly as she is the typical high-carb, high-stress, little sleep body type. What you cannot see from the photos is that her Paleo nutrition has also totally eliminated a chronic rash that she used to get when wearing certain materials, and she is enjoying new hair growth after years of thinning hair. But most importantly, she feels great.
I couldn’t be happier that my mom has made these changes. I am convinced that she has reversed the clock. I believe today she is getting younger. Happy birthday Krazy K!
A belated Happy Birthday! I don’t know that there are superlatives to describe your accomplishment, but I will look forward to seeing what is to come. Just think about how much change you will achieve over the coming year when this is what you’ve achivieved in the first three months!!!
Wow, what a day! I was treated like a queen all day. Thank you to everyone for making my day so special.
I feel so blessed to have the most amazing family who support everything I do and encourage me to continue to dream (no matter how old I get)!! On top of that, my Invictus family is this amazing group of people that remind me every day of the truly important things in life and warm my heart with encouragement, hugs, laughter and very kind words.
I wish for everyone to find the kind of warm, lovely human beings that I have been so blessed to meet through my journey into this healthy (heart, mind & body) life that my son has made possible for us!! Looking forward to many more birthday celebrations as I expect to live a very long time!!
Happy, happy birthday Karen! This world is a better place for having you in it:) You are amazing. Love you!
Great looking strength inside and out! Congratulations on all your amazing gains!
Kraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy Karen!
You are the best surrogate mom/fashion consultant/friend a girl could have! I love you and am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you!
Happy Birthday and I can’t believe you aren’t celebrating in Vegas!
Whoot!
Happy Happy Birthday Krazy K!!!! You look fabulous! We miss you but so glad you are there enjoying SD and taking care of my wonderful sister!!! 🙂
Have a wonderful birthday and keep up the good work, you’re amazing!!!!
Krazy K you look great!
Hey, Karen
My son just sent me this as he too has been on my case to not only do paleo but crossfit as well. Been at now for 2 months and feel GREAT. I am 60 years old. Sometimes our kids are smarter than we are!!!!
Congratulations and enjoy your birthday
Karen Martin – you have officially kicked some ASS! Way to go!
So happy for all that you have acomplished and the benefits that come with it!
Gotta give a little credit to that CJ too!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Happy Birthday smokin HOT young lady!! You are one of my idols!! I wish an amazing day to such an amazing woman!! 🙂
Karen, You look great!!! Looking good and feeling good, could”t be a better birthday present (besides your wonderful family). Have a fabulous day. Happy birthday.
Krazy K- You are one smokin’ hot mama/grandmama! You worked hard and look damn good! Most of all you’ve transformed your life and inspired people. Make sure you at least drink a delicious birthday cocktail to celebrate! Happy Birthday!
Team Invictus, cut and paste this link for photos of Saturday by heat.
http://www.aliciaphotos.com/Miscellaneous-Pictures/2010SDAZCFSectionals
Krazy K- The pictures are amazing, you look great. Happy B-Day!!!
Karen! Way to represent us old ladies!
You are beautiful regardless of the outer shell, but damn you look HOT! A dynamic body and a dynamic personality—quite the killer combo. I’m glad I know you.
This is about as inspiring as it gets for me. There is no doubt left in my mind that Crossfit can and will continue to change my life. Great job Karen and keep up the amazing work!!!
Happy Birthday Karen!
Have a wonderful day and you definitely are a testament to the notion that if you want to change something you certainly can. I am glad to see that all of your hard work has paid off and I KNOW you aren’t slowing down 🙂 See you in 3 weeks!!
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Jim, I can’t imagine K with more energy!
Happy birthday Karen!!! We love you tons! I know your going to have a great day, enjoy.
Ps: you look hot!!!
K-
You look amazing!!!! Awesome job. Keep up the great work!! You’re an inspiration to so many people 🙂
As the guy that has to try to keep up with her, this transformation has not made my job any easier! More energy, is that possible? More laughter and smiles, could it be? Not only has her body changed and her overall health improved, her view of herself and her long-term outlook has improved, effecting all those around her.
I love you my little Dynamo. Happy Birthday! I know you can now imagine that there will be many, many more.
Thank you Robb and Nikki for turning on this light and of course CJ for helping Krazy K turn this corner in her life!