My Story

I get this question all the time...
"How did you come up with Body Groove?"
Well, to be honest... it was kind of by accident.
You see, as many of you know, I suffered for nearly two decades with an eating disorder...
And it was the in journey to overcoming this eating disorder that led to the "accidental" creation of Body Groove.
I'd love for you to hear this story because it's so applicable to struggles that we as women have.

[@JennifulCreations]

I remember that movie and sadly, I was inspired by it as well. I've always had a poor body image, and now at 54, I'm just learning to love myself. Your story and program is my real inspiration and inspiration for all of us! Thank you so much.! 💞💗😊

[@Kangaroocry1]

I was 61 years old before I recognized that I had an eating disorder. This happened after I had gastric bypass surgery and started gaining weight back at 6 months. I know that I have been lead to your program, and I can't wait to get started

[@Dlk88]

I am literally crying right now. Thank you, Misty for sharing your growth and helping ME grow with your transparency. ❤

[@aidatasovac5734]

It seems like not only you had spiritual awakening but pre frontal cortex development ended. So the reasoning was there too. You hit the rock bottom and it changed your path .Congrats!

[@Happylilbeaks]

Ty for being so transparent. I’m 55 and hate my body from the pandemic weight gain. I love grooving though. I was doing great with body image prior to the pandemic, but then I got off track. I have kept doing body groove because I knew I needed to keep moving in a way that I love. Thanks for letting us know that you “get it”. You know the struggles, therefore, you’re an inspiration. “I wasn’t born to hate my body”

[@lorimcmacken1295]

Thank you for your honesty, I was a pro dancer for 20 years and was plagued with bulimia for many years...no more

[@alvinabursey697]

Thank you for being a beacon of light. Your message is right on time for my journey toward losing 73lbs. Since I was a young girl, I've had an unhealthy relationship with food due to trauma. Today is the first day of me taking my life back! Thank you for being transparent and vulnerable with your story! I appreciate you so much! May God continue to heal and abundantly bless you!

[@Sandrawest64]

I thought I was listening to my own story....from MTV to bulimia (yes, inspired by that movie, too) to over-exercising. Then you said "You weren't born to hate yourself" I cried. Thank you so very much for sharing and teaching acceptance 😊

[@yogawithval]

Wow, am a ‘senior’ citizen, and it doesn’t matter your age, there is always that look in the mirror that stops you when you see…..a problem. Thank you for sharing. Thank you,

[@TrudyMichalak]

WOW!! POWERFUL!! You are so inspiring ❤️ and I Thank you so much for sharing your story. May God continue to richly bless you!!😘❤☺️❤🙂❤

[@jscccrochetclass]

Misty, you are such an inspiration - so glad you WOKE UP that night, and thank you for Body Groove!

[@toutenpartage]

Wow! Merci pour ce témoignage touchant! Merci pour cette chaine Body Groove! It's make's me dancing, I love it!!

[@ChinchiyaArrakena]

You literally save my mental health in the pandemic. I am a physics teacher in the University and I was working sooooo hard... I finished every day tired and with headache, so I danced with you to live again, to feel reconnected with my body and soul. I will thank you for ever for this. 💗💖

[@carableu]

What a beautiful testimony!

[@judya8392]

Misty, your honesty is so incredibly inspiring! I have had a few friends recommend Body Groove to me but I thought it would not be for me...I had a horrible case of the "I cannot possibly do that". Burned out and injured from cardio workouts that were exhausting me and on the verge of quitting working out altogether after 40 years of dedication, Body Groove showed up again on KZbin and I found a Boxing inspired 5 minute video and decided to try it. Just try it!! I was lost!! Not lost by crazy moves or joint destroying impact but lost in just MOVEMENT!!! 5 MINUTES that changed my mindset and attitude!!! 5 minutes!!!! Oh, thank you for Body Groove and your self love philosophy!!! I needed different, I needed THIS!!!!!

[@KeepingitSeels]

Ah this is beautiful Misty, thank you for sharing your story. I have binge eating disorder and am in a constant battle with my self image. Everytime I do manage to get into a good routine it comes from a place of self love rather than self loathing. I love BG and dancing is the best way for me to workout and get in tune with my body and process my feelings/trauma. That voice is that last little spark of survival instinct that knows it wants to stay alive, it sometimes takes hitting rock bottom to listen 💖

[@anneclaireris2121]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm 56 and I've never loved myself nor my body. Even though if I look back I see a beautiful girl and woman. I never see at the present time. And unfortunately my daughter is the same. I'm going to get myself back in doing your program because I love dancing.

[@sandrabridges2138]

Your videos have brought me through the last 2 horrible years of my life. Thank you so much, and thank you for being honest. You are not alone. God Bless You.

[@lainiestewart622]

Have been getting my Groove on with you for about 3-4 weeks. Love the feeling of moving how I want and not feeling frustrated that my 65 year old body isn’t going to do burpees - feel fewer aches and pains- the hard part is when you have to dig deep and get in touch with yourself - those meditative moments - I just cry - in a cathartic way. I have hated. Y body as long as I can remember - and now with menopause, changes that aren’t appreciated are happening, so I am trying to learn to accept those changes and eventually one day for the first time may actually love my body for what it is, and am enjoying the process.

[@anamontes5545]

I know how you feel. My body is in pain since I had the hysterectomy. The doctors have not been able to help or educate me about menopause, but I found Dr. Taylor (Barbie Menopause) on this channel. She is amazing the way she explains what we are going through, and along with Body Groove I have been learning to love and accept myself again. Thank you to both ladies for their wisdom.

[@charmaccents6278]

What I never thought would happen is this stupid weight gain that I can't seem to lose. I have been trying since 2018 to lose weight with no success. I need to start the groove and stick with it.

[@mayappleby3038]

Thank you for your story it’s amazing you know my daughter would tell me I should work out I would say that’s work I would tell her I’m going to dance if the people on dancing with the stars can lose weight so can I that’s why I felt in love with you body groove

[@ThePearlpink]

Blessings on you for sharing this- courageous human! I wept. “You were not born to hate yourself”. My body=my Home. Love. My. One. Home. ❤

[@kylzc21]

Thank you ❤ Looking forward to starting the program and loving myself for once.

[@Taai02]

Love is the light that will make the darkness disappear! I too have struggled and so appreciate your openness, Thankyou ❤️

[@bettina.maass-muenster.autorin]

I cried when I watched this video. And I cried when I saw the first groove session of you today, because I thought "I want to dance happily again, just like these women!" It's been many years since I did that, and that made me so very sad. So I decided to fight my mental illness with your groove, just from today on. And I simply did it. I tried. And after a few minutes I felt happiness rushing through me, and I got a glimpse of how it might feel when you feel yourself and love your body. Grooving with you will be part of my daily selfcare exercises now. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@mamasays247]

Thank you for sharing this story !

[@sherrywhite7420]

What a beautiful testimony!!!💋🥰💖👰✡️

[@Strategbiznesowy]

Thank tou for telling your story, I feel you, I see you, I love you ‚ you are not here to hate yourself’that touched me so much ❤❤❤

[@netsnote]

Your program not only "gets our groove on" but helps us to recognize the best version of ourselves. Thank you Misty for loving us!

[@meriharary]

I could never imagine that you went through this self-loathing and abuse!! You are such an incredible role model.

[@bodygroove]

Thank you for these kinds words!

[@inspired2rv661]

Such a beautiful testimony to self love, divine consciousness and your courage🙏🏻thank you for that incredibly moving share. Very inspiring 💕✨

[@bodygroove]

Thank you for these kind words! 💕

[@brokencrayon83]

I found your program through Facebook and haven't started it yet. Found this video and I'm glad that I listened. I have anxiety depression and autism and I hope that it can help me

[@cb320]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful, painful and redemption story with the public, I just discovered your program and I love it, just today Sunday I dance 💃🏻 as my Sunday spiritual practice, and I feel great, will share it with my sisters in Colombia 🇨🇴, we love to dance but many have hard times with the body pressure from the culture of beauty and perfect body! Thanks for your love 💕 and groove, the music is great too! 💜💜💜💜

[@theresamorgan1033]

What a resounding speech. Thank you!❤️

[@ravenwildspirit]

Body dysmorphia is so prevalent for girls and women. Your truth here is so necessary and needed. Blessings and gratitude.💖

[@charmaccents6278]

Awww, you brought me to tears. I just want to hug you, Misty, for the struggles you've been through. Thank you for sharing your story with us and I hope you always stay as healthy and beautiful as you are.

[@sharonpara6984]

Hope it’s not too late for me I’m 55 and most of my life I’ve been over weight, trying to stall myself only eat once a day. I don’t have any dance move never dance before in my life. I hope I can do this.

[@helensanchez2058]

You are a light! I’m sorry you went through such a hard time; However, I am so happy that you found joy through your dark night.

[@mamajoy9134]

Misty..... This is why I love you. I feel your love and respond so well to your authenticity. I hope to one day make others feel as loved and seen as you do for me. Keep shining that light so more come to see their own. Namaste

[@martidenton8410]

What a powerful, beautiful and authentic story of finding yourself and your body and soul's true voice through pain. You are a gift to the world through all of this, your dance, your inspiration, your message. 💕❤️ Thank you .

[@angelag9346]

Thank you for your Bravery of sharing yourself💕

[@Dlk88]

What a beautiful, honest story. You are such an inspiration to us all, Misty. ❤

[@msspellbounder216]

So lovely to see you back, and I love the message that comes with this clip about self-acceptance.

[@anettetestman9228]

You are amazing❤Thank you for sharing your story❤

[@SuDaChiWa]

How moving and wonderful your story is; from the difficulty and rough beginnings, to your beautiful now life. Thank you for sharing your authenticity. I enjoy the dvd, having danced professionally and a mover by nature, it means a lot to me to have avenues to MOVE; and to find the balance of life, ones relationship to food, and to just keep on dancing and grooving. Congratulations for your success, and reflecting light.

[@coffeebitt1]

Girl you are fantastic

[@karendroegemeier6694]

It takes courage to be so vulnerable and open, and Misty, you have that to spare! Thank you for teaching me to love this goofy body that was able to defeat cancer:-) I am trying to lose some weight at the moment, but not so much for the aesthetics as for the future of my knees and back! I see my mother succumbing to constant, crippling knee pain, and I do not want my life to be diminished like hers has…I am always moving and grooving at work, telling anybody who will listen that you just have to love yourself and dance!

[@teresahuffman4395]

Your story made me want to cry. My mother had bulimia when she was in college. I didn't go down that path, but was able to super control my eating. Luckily I got to a point where when I lost below a certain weight, I couldn't eat and recognized I was in trouble and turned around. I used to do aerobics and I am super excited to try your program. Love you, you are beautiful.

[@linneaasbach9027]

TY for sharing your story. I’m 60 yo and asthmatic. I’ve used my asthma as an excuse to step out of life especially as a younger me. I’m twice divorced with 5 kids ranging in age from 40-20. I’m almost an empty nester finally and rediscovering myself for the past 15 years. I found your videos a few years ago after I found Zumba. I love both. I’d like to incorporate both into my daily life but I haven’t done it yet and I’m starting to feel achy a lot. I need to do this ASAP. I’m certainly not getting any younger. Are any of your classes available in person? Anyway, I’m starting today. I love music, I can’t control the movement/motions, so I’ll do it alone for now. Thanks for sharing your gift as well.

[@HIanHeart]

Thank you for sharing your story! 🥰

[@cristinamessina9561]

A beautiful message, thank you.

[@jill9605]

Thank you for telling your story, I have started with this and I love to groove :)

[@rivyon1]

you are amazing! i love the body groove routines! thank you for sharing your story!

[@jenniferhabermehl8604]

God spoke to you.

[@katiemarsh4536]

Thank you so much. You are absolutely lovely. I really appreciate your honesty. Loads of love to you. xxx 🧡🧡🧡

[@saskaboh26]

All teens must see & HEAR this video!

[@howmoon67]

Beautifully expressed. Thank you..

[@Syrup102]

I feel in love with you as soon as I meet you here, M! You give a hint to the truth that dance is the simplest way to get happy and be healthy

[@marianaking5413]

Thank You so much for sharing your story. You are such a sweet inspiration. God Bless You ❤️

[@consciouslove]

So inspiring, thank you for sharing your struggle ❤

[@vikkioshirak4212]

It's really amazing that you are able to share this painful yet triumphant story that you've lived. I do hope and pray you understand it's God's voice that you heard and felt inside of you.

[@lcbennion1]

❤❤❤ Thank you for your story. You have given me hope. ❤❤❤

[@debbieweyl928]

Beautifully expressed- You are such an inspiration!

[@JenniferSmith-jb3sr]

Love this program so much! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@jamiecalaway2004]

Thank you for being such an inspiration and for so honestly sharing your journey.

[@laralyndy6106]

Thank you for sharing this with us.👼🏻

[@bodygroove]

My pleasure 😊

[@margaretsullivan1627]

thank you for your honesty. you are ever an inspiration!

[@jphillips4509]

Thank you.

[@bodygroove]

You're welcome!

[@JaiFrisby1234]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@carolinejobe9346]

very inspiring

[@BrownSuga2023]

New Subscriber. Very inspiring 💗

[@jacabp9094]

❤❤❤❤

[@janebrowning4992]

♥

[@maritzamoffett8021]

This woman is so pretty.

[@kelleymorris2133]

Hi, someone told me about this and i can't wait to try it as i am 51 and have been "curvy" all my life, can you do this on a carpet in my livingroom? I live in an apartment and i don't have hardwood floors. Thank you.

[@northgeorgiamom8956]

Yes!! You can dance anywhere!!♥️

[@rossyescobar1588]

I'm in home all ready. Yo start weed You. Can watch yours vídeos all day long.7 days a week.Blessings

[@TatiPerrone]

🙌💟

[@babette20]

❤

[@bellagrace2313]

I believe it was God talking to you through the Holy Spirit helping you love yourself as God loves you.

[@lorrianecarroll8602]

Bella I agree God was definitely speaking to her through Holy Spirit...saving her life❤

[@HeiressoftheLight]

AMEN!

[@cindyjames1468]

27 years old Iv got body dismorphia and I didn't even know what it was till I explained and was completely honest with my therapist I starve myself and some days I can't physically put food in my mouth and chew and I'm always hungry but ignore the feeling and I'm fighting myself everyday I hate my body even tho everyone thinks it perfect my legs look like tree trunks to me and have a horrible belly and just everything doesn't look right to me it's so exhausting If somone tells me I look nice I have to go get changed because makes me feel uncomfortable :'( hopefully therapy will help

[@HeiressoftheLight]

🛐💔💕💕💕💕💕

[@dharma70]

🤣😂yeah right. I don't believe this.

[@chillbilly2517]

I don't want perfect. I want less and country music. Happy 2023.

[@tinawilkerson9884]

Jesus loves you. He has a plan for you. You are supposed to shine. If you have not asked Jesus to forgive your sins and come live in your heart, ask Him. He will.

[@ThePearlpink]

Blessings on you for sharing this- courageous human! I wept. “You were not born to hate yourself”. My body=my Home. Love. My. One. Home. ❤

[@mauigoddess2000]

Thank you.

[@nwdragonfly]

❤

[@bodygroove]

❤❤