Rachel made FAST and LASTING changes to her health, fitness, and physique. AT ALMOST 300LBS, I WAS NEVER GOING TO BE THAT FAT GIRL ANY MORE. Read the whole story- 9/9/09 was supposed to be the day that changed my life forever, they day that I changed my destiny. It was supposed to be the beginning of my new healthy life. It was the day that I went under the knife, and had gastric bypass surgery. At almost 300 lbs, I was never going to be that fat girl anymore. I was going to get healthy, and stop this downward spiral I was on. But, like 75% of people who have bariatric surgery, the results did not last, and I was left as hopeless as ever about my ability to change. I told myself, I am a fat girl who is destined to have progressively declining health just like my dad, who at 60-something years old has more medical issues than seem humanly possible. My dad wants to live his life fully and enjoyably, but can’t because he has so many limitations stemming for not caring for himself. Fast forward to November 2012, when my son’s karate school puts up a sign for a new fitness program: Get healthy in 10 weeks! My dear husband (who’s already thin) is intrigued. He signs up, and he’s member number 1 at the new East Windsor MAX 10-Week-Fitness. My response? “Another fad that isn’t going to work for anyone in the long run.” But it does, and I see him change- toning, strengthening, happier, and more energetic. I attend the first graduation with him, and I know this is not for me - all the clapping, high fives, and cheering were not what I needed or wanted. But that graduation did something, it inspired me to do something. I sought out other options, and adopted my new quest to be “Fit by 40.” I tried a number of different things, and I failed everything I tried. 40 was getting closer and closer, and I knew that I was no closer to the goal of fitness. That hopelessness crept up, and I knew it was never going to happen for me. The only thing that gave me a glimmer of hope, was the MAX Fitness Secret Page. Seeing the results of others, and my husband’s ongoing success helped me resign to the fact that maybe this was something that could work for me. Almost a year after my husband signed up, I knocked on the door of Kate Finnegan and said I think I am ready now.” I signed up, taking it one day at a time; every class I made it to was a victory. I was just waiting for the day that I would fall off track, and go back to my miserable self. But time passed, and I started enjoying class. I followed the nutrition to the best of my ability, and changes started happening. I felt physically better than I had my entire life. I started enjoying the high fives and the clapping. I made friends with people who have the same goals as me, and a little over a year later I feel great! Now, I know a bad day can be made better by a good workout. Oh there are ups and downs, and I am not perfect. I still have to challenge the demons in my head telling me eventually I will fail at this. But in the end, I know that my destiny has changed because of the MAX. MAX has given me the ability to live my life adventurously, unapologetically, and full of joy. -Rachel W. 609.426.8881 CALL US TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN CLASS
Posted on: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:06:46 +0000
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