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6 Week Transformer – Jennifer

January 4, 2016 By Andy Luukkonen

Jennifer V 8.5X11

The 6 week Body Fit Transformation Challenge has been quite a journey for me.  Joining this wonderful group has opened up the doors to new beautiful friends, amazing trainers and reminded me of how much I love to move my body.

I feel wonderful.  I have more energy and am happier in my life overall.  I am so glad I decided to take the time to take care of myself.  This program reminded me to eat throughout the day at regular intervals, choose foods that allow my body to heal and feel good about moving my body.

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6 Week Transformer – Heather

January 4, 2016 By Andy Luukkonen

Heather W 8.5X11

Today it happens.  I make the commitment to take control of my body.  This was my thought on day 1 of the 6 week challenge.  I felt motivated and ready to meet this face on.  It helped to be doing this program with a friend – we bounced idea’s off each other and helped each other to interpret what we were reading and hearing and learning.  We dragged each other to 6:00 am workouts.

Right from the start it felt good.  I felt good.  I felt proud.  There was more than enough food, I found myself full, although I did miss some “munchies”.  The workouts challenged me.  They pushed me.  I felt the pain, but it was the good pain, the something is working and changing pain.  Which each completed workout I felt amazing.  I had to drag myself to the gym somedays, but was ALWAYS so glad I had gone. I remember buying some keto pills on Shark Tank, I was so intrigued with them because people were talking so good about them, after trying them I discover that they were actually good because they helped me lose weight.

The trainers were fantastic and knowledgeable and inspiring.  Loved working with Christina and Meghan.
Favorite part was fast fit with Eric.  No mercy there.

I am well on my way to my personal weight and fitness goals.  I am excited to continue on this path and with all I have learned through this program I am sure that I can make those goals reality.

Body Fit is a great gym.  The members are friendly and helpful.

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6 Week Transformer – Melissa

January 4, 2016 By Andy Luukkonen

Melissa 8.5X11

Wow where do I begin. Before my transformation I was in a funk. I didn’t exercise , ate all the wrong things ( way too much fast food) and clearly did not drink enough water as I’m sure most of us don’t. I decided to do this program because I needed to make a change as I didn’t want to continue down the path I was on. I was tired , overweight, hated the way I felt and looked, and hated shopping for clothes.

My transformation has opened my eyes to how much I was doing wrong and taught me that by just changing a few things like exercise, eating and water can make a HUGE difference. The trainers are awesome and I couldn’t have done it without them they were with us every step of the way !

So I’m sure you are wondering how I felt during my transformation, I’m not gonna lie, I remember somedays not even wanting to go to the gym because I was in pain, pain from never working out it was a really big change for me, this is why I decided to start taking natural kratom pain remedy that helped me during my workouts with the pain. How do I feel after my transformation?  Well I feel great. I have lots more energy, I feel better about my body and have more confidence. I see a difference and the best part is my family sees a difference.

I love what I see and am so glad I decided to take on this challenge. I am going to continue with this new adventure I’ve come to far and worked too hard to quit now. Its amazing what I have accomplished in 6 short weeks imagine what I could accomplish in say 6 months cant wait to find out !

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6 Week Transformer – Heather

January 4, 2016 By Andy Luukkonen

Heather H 8.5X11

I signed up for the 6 week challenge because I was not happy with the way I was starting to look. I was going through a lot with my Chronic pain, I needed something to give me that extra push. I was definitely very nervous to sing up, but before signing up for the challenge I got some iv therapy to help with my chronic pain.

Signing up for the challenge was the best thing I have done for myself. It was very challenging and definitely took a lot of discipline to stay on track. The challenge was not easy. I struggled with the pain of working out and watching other people around me eating foods that I loved. My biggest struggle was the pain from working out in the first few weeks. It didn’t start to go away until the last few weeks of the challenge.

The first week I was starting to feel more energy and feeling a lot better. I was struggling with being tired and sick all the time. Since I started the challenge I had been feeling a lot better. I have not been sick or feeling like I was before. I was very depressed with what I looked like and I needed to do something about it. I couldn’t run and I used to love running.

Since I started the challenge, I can run again and it feels amazing. I have gained strength again and I can tell my body has changed. It feels amazing to fit back into my pants again. The training and circuits were very tiring, but in the end, I was able to do them without stopping and I was able to lift more weights.

The challenge has definitely changed my perspective on being healthy and working out. Thank you to Meghan and Christina for pushing and supporting me in completing the 6 week challenge! Thank you to my family who supported me as I needed all the support I could get!

Thanks,

Heather Hornov

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6 Week Transformer – Jackie

January 4, 2016 By Andy Luukkonen

Jackie R 8.5X11

What?!  No coffee or tea for SIX weeks?  Are you kidding me?!!  I think that was everyone’s first reaction to the news in our information session – I believe there may have even been a tear shed!

Week 1 went well, the workouts were relatively easy and I started to feel a little more energy.  Although I think Meghan & Christina were just taking it easy on us as we were all suffering from a major sugar/caffeine detox!  In weeks 2&3 they weren’t so sympathetic and introduce the heavier weights, kettle bells, planks. It was hard work but it felt good to get the old body moving again.  By this time the dietary changes were well underway and some of us were starting to notice a difference in our bodies.  At the end of week 3 we were allowed a mid-way weigh in, and I was surprised to learn that I was down not only 10lbs but also 10lbs of fat!  I started out slow and was a little depressed to be honest as I felt the weight wasn’t budging, but Andy told me to stop looking at the scale and to STTFP and it would all be good – and he was right!

Weeks 4&5 were killer for me, my body was very tired trying to get ready for Christmas and all that entails as well as being a wife/mother and working full time plus trying to fit in 5 days at the gym were all draining on me.  I also hurt my knee and was quite disappointed with this as I thought it would affect my overall outcome as I wasn’t able to do some of the movements others were – squats, jumping, burpees (I don’t miss them though lol), but Meghan/Christina/Eric were all great at ensuring I was able to get just as good of a workout as the others, they gave me a Knee Force brace which really helped me out so I pushed and persevered and by week 6, I felt great!  More energy, happier, excited that my body is slimming down and all in the right places!  The last week’s workouts were killer, but that’s what we needed, that final push to success and we all worked hard, and I even think our sweat sweated!

Our final weigh in is tomorrow and I am excited and nervous to see my proof of success on the scale, but in a way I don’t really even need to know the number as for me, I have changed my life, nutritionally, physically and mentally and have achieved a great start to my overall goal of losing 50lbs.

Body Fit has been a tremendous wealth of knowledge, support and inspiration.  I have tried for years to achieve what I have achieved in just six short weeks.  I will continue to use what I have learned, will continue to push my body and will continue to be the best that I can be.  Thanks Body Fit!

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6 Week Transformer – Wanda

January 4, 2016 By Andy Luukkonen

Wanda 8.5X11

I’m unbelievably thrilled with the results from this program. Yesterday I weighed in at 17.8 pounds lighter, 13.6 pounds of fat gone!!

But I will not pretend this has been easy. Over the past several years I have gained and lost 10 pounds at least four times. I consider myself a fairly active person, but with injuries and a busy life, my eating got out of hand and then so did my weight. Getting heavier, I found my body started to hurt more, I didn’t have enough energy for everything I wanted to do, and I felt really unwell.

Finally this past fall I actually popped a button on my favourite pair of pants, and I knew I had to change something drastically. I don’t mind buying new clothes, but not because I got too fat for my old ones!!

So for the past six weeks I have followed the Body Fit diet to the calorie.

It meant skipping the Montreal bagels on a trip to that city, it meant skipping the usual wine and champagne at a huge family celebration at the Royal York Hotel, and it meant NOT DRINKING COFFEE for six weeks!

It meant finding an hour a day, five times a week to visit the gym. It meant rubbery arms and burning abs. It meant really weird facial expressions as I tried to lift on the Smith machine. It meant long, (painful) moments of relief on the foam rollers.

It meant showing up, supporting the other transformers in my group and letting them support me.

It meant building new friendships and feeling more optimistic and confident about… just about everything!

Slowly but surely, it meant my clothes started fitting again. And then they started to get baggy. Slowly but surely, it meant I could lift more weight and last longer on the plank.

And then, it meant looking forward to time at the gym, the guidance of the wonderful trainers, and looking forward to seeing the dramatic changes in the appearance, confidence and strength of my fellow transformers.

And finally, it means that I might just dare sign up for a really long race this fall, and I might just dare to believe that I can finish it strong, happy, and injury-free.

I plan to continue on a modified eating plan for the next little while as I continue to work with the trainers and build strength.

When I think back to the lethargy, frustration, and general malaise I felt six weeks ago, I am grateful that Body Fit offers this program. If anyone asks me if it’s worth it, I answer YES. Go for it – don’t worry about the goal Body Fit sets for you, although it’s always good to challenge yourself. Sign up for this program because you deserve it. It’s way more than just looking good and fitting into your favourite pants – it’s about being the strongest, happiest and confident person you can be.

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7 Week Transformer – Marianna

August 14, 2015 By Andy Luukkonen

Marianna

When I started this challenge my simple goal was to kick start my weight loss. What actually happened during this 7 weeks I never dreamed of. I found myself again. The last 10 years of my life has been challenging to say the least and during that 10 years I hid behind the  wall of weight I had built around me. This last 7 weeks I have not only learned many many different exercises and ways to build muscle I have learned how to love myself again. Thanks Body Fit  Christina , Eric ,Julie and Steph for being part of this journey with me. I have not only started a new way of living I have found myself again .

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7 Week Transformer – Julie

August 14, 2015 By Andy Luukkonen

Julie

I made the decision to take on this challenge because, truth be told, I did not feel good about myself at all. The sad thing is that as bad as I felt, I wasn’t doing anything to change. My fiancé and I love watching movies and indulging in yummy food, who doesn’t? But at the end of the day, it was taking a toll on my body and self-esteem. I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror and was feeling worse and worse about myself.

This challenge has opened up my eyes to a healthier lifestyle and hard work. That is not to say that this was easy, it was one of the hardest things I have had to do. The meal plan was extremely tough to get used to and no caffeine…NO CAFFEINE?? Now that was a challenge all on its own.  I never thought I could work out the way we have been with the trainers; I actually have muscle now where I never thought possible. The trainers, Eric and Christina, were incredible to work with and so helpful. They were so supportive the whole way through. This challenge has given me the tools to start my own journey and I will be continuing with personal training after the 7 weeks are completed. Whether I reach the goal or not, I feel incredible and am very proud of myself for seeing this through.

I am getting married in October and had my dress fitting recently when my seamstress told me my dress would have to come in at least 3-4 inches, in my opinion, goal accomplished J

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6 Week Transformer – Doreen

August 14, 2015 By Andy Luukkonen

Doreen

I was at a wedding last night and everybody that knows me said “you look fabulous” I’d reply thank you and tell them about the transformation challenge and how I got involved.

Two years ago my son got married and as a good mom I wanted to look my best so off to the gym I went pays for 72 trainer sessions and worked hard three times a week . Yes I toned up but nothing crazy. Was still a size 16-18.
I realize now it was because I didn’t do it for ME but for others.
In the two years after the wedding lots of things have changed in my life , separation /divorce , moving three times ,downsizing .
Then I got the email telling about the transformation challenge and how to apply I read it and decided I was applying as I was at the point where I wanted to feel better .
I was excited when Andy excepted me into the program.
I told my friends at work to keep me accountable they were also excited for me.
Once I started the first two days I had a bit of a headache (caffeine withdrawal ) it was gone the third day.
The whole program has been amazing , I met new people found new workout buddies ,for once the challenge is done and most importantly I feel great.
Yes I was hard work going to the gym 5 times a week (working shift work )but so worth it I’ve learned a lot as to eating properly ,when to eat to get your metabolism back on track.the nutritional plan was easy to follow you get choices from things and though salt, butter/oil not allowed Mrs Dash is my new best friend.
Three weeks into the program if never felt better people at work notices my energy increase too and haven’t felt those tiring lows after you eat carbs or sugars.
I felt my clothes getting looser and people would say how much did you loose sofar I’d say to me it doesn’t matter how much I loose just feeling better physically have more energy and feel better about myself is more important.
After the third week things got easier muscles not as sore(epsomsalt baths were my friend the first two weeks)
I realized I had to challenge myself a bit so upped the weights ,shortened the rest periods in the routines we did on our own.
At the end of week six I did my last weigh in as I was going away .
I knew by then that I had gone from a size 16/18 to a size 12/14 already felt fabulous and was pleasantly surprised at my results ( and a week early to boot) since then I’ve gone on my trip and bought some things and now am the proud owner of a size 10 jeans and some size 12 ‘s
I don’t think I’ve ever been that size since my kids.
I will continue my journey of getting in shape and healthy and stay fit as who doesn’t want to feel good . Physically and mentally .
My friends keep telling how proud they are of my determination I tell them it was not that hard once you start feeling better you don’t want that feeling to go away it’s a good feeling
I can recommend this program 100% if I  a 53 year old can do it  You Can Too.

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7 Week Transformer – Hailey

June 9, 2015 By Andy Luukkonen

Hailey

Before I started the challenge, I was using food as my comfort. It was my thing that I did when I was bored, sad, and happy. It didn’t matter what emotion I was feeling, I just ate. I’ve been big ever since I can remember and I had tried many times to lose the weight so when I first heard about the 7 week transformation challenge, I knew it would be a good thing me.

The challenge allowed to think of food in a different way, not as something I wanted but as something I needed. Near the end of the program, there were times I knew I was supposed to be eating more but I knew my body was full. That was something I had never really noticed before. I used to just eat and not take in to consideration of whether I was hungry or not. The program changed my perspective on food which I hope to take into future endeavors.

The workouts kicked my butt, but I began to find that if I didn’t work out during the day, I would be grumpy and tired (which makes me wonder if I was always grumpy before I started the challenge). I want to thank Christina for never letting me quit during the workouts, especially with those damn pull-ins! Each time we worked out, I found myself getting stronger and more fit, on my way to a happier and healthier me. I also want to thank my group members for the support during the challenge and complaining with me when things got difficult.

 

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