7 Week Transformer – 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 .

7 Week Transformer – 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

6 Week Transformer – 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.