Comments on: Success Stories

By: Cecily

Cecily — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:10:30 +0000

So we are now done with our eight week program. The weeks really did fly by. I had more fun then I ever though possible. I actually looked forward to going to the gym, which I never had before. Not only was this program fun but I also had great results. I ended up loosing weight but more importantly inches. I can tell a difference in my energy and how I feel. This program was such a great opportunity. Thank you so much Hilary and Sam. Yall were so much fun to work with. And also thanks to the others who did the program as well. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed as much as when I was with you all.

By: Lisa P

Lisa P — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:14:23 +0000

I finished the 8 week program, and I feel better than I have in years. Now, I realize that it is all about lifestyle. Now, I know the reason why I let my body get out of control was because I was not paying attention. It had nothing to do with “I can’t”; it is all about “I can” and “I will”. Now, it is about me being in control. I am watching what I eat, and I am moving my body. The results from the program have me amazed; I loss pounds and I loss inches-mainly, in the all important waist area.
An unexpected benefit from the exercise and the diet is that my mind is clearer, and I am feeling more confident.
I am very thankful to Hilary and Sam for their support and their guidance. I had the time of my life-literally.

By: Darinda

Darinda — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:38:29 +0000

We finished our 8 weeks with success. It was a great experience. I now know how to get a good workout and how to use the equipment, which makes me feel more confident when I come to the gym.
In 8 weeks I lost 14.5 lbs and 12.35 inches. From our 1st assessment to our final assessment:
*my flexibility increased by 5 inches
*I did 29 more crunches in a minute
*I did 30 more pushups
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to participate in this program. I am continuing to workout and eat healthy, which will keep me losing weight and inches.
Thanks so much to Hillary and Sam for working with us, to Bryan for documenting everything on film and to Anytime Fitness for starting this program. This really was so much fun.

By: Maria Thompson

Maria Thompson — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:02:21 +0000

I cannot believe that the 8 weeks are over! This was a wonderful experience! We lost inches, pounds and body fat, and we won strengh, flexibility, endurance, and new friends. Thanks to Hilary, Sam, Bryan, and all the other participants. All of you made these 8 weeks so much fun!. I love you all! GO GRAY TEAM!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:08:55 +0000

We are going to be starting week 6. I can’t believe we’ve made it this far! This journey has been wonderful. I have a great work out partner and everyone else in the group is so upbeat. We all motivate each other to keep going. It’s definitely worth it! I can tell a difference in the way my clothes are fitting. Just the other day I wore a shirt that I could never really wear comfortably. Now it fits perfect. I’m excited and I’m starting to feel better about myself. Go Team Green!

By: Darinda

Darinda — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:25:05 +0000

We weighed-in and measured for the 1st time since we started our training 4 weeks ago. I was really happy with my progress.
I averaged 2 lbs of weight loss per week and I lost over 10 inches. I’m real encouraged to see what the next 4 weeks will bring.
The workouts are getting harder but I am able to get through it and I have a real feeling of accomplishment when I am done. Working out really does make you feel better.
Thanks to Anytime Fitness (Hillary and Sam) for deciding to try this program. I’m having a great time!

By: Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:38:35 +0000

What a great 3 weeks. The trainers, Hiliary and Sam are awesome. They are helping me prepare for a physical fitness test where I have to do 12 push ups. I’ve never been able to do one, more or less 12. But thanks to Jim who corrected my hand position and gave me some additional exercises to strengthen my arms, I’m able to do 5 at this time. Yea…..I know ‘m gonna meet my goal. I just know it. We have a lot of laughs as a group and thanks to Bryan who showed us how to “speed walk” with a little hip action. Looking forward to another week. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity.

By: Cecily

Cecily — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:36:08 +0000

So last week I forgot to blog so this is my week two and three blog. I am really having a great time working out. I can definitely feel the work outs when I go home, but no pain no gain. All of the ladies are really fun to work out with and very funny. I didn’t think that I would like working out but I really do. I have learned a ton of ways to use the equipment that I didn’t know before. I think this program is great for me because it keeps me motivated and it is fun working out with other people. The diet is also going well. With Vitabot there are plenty of meal plans to choose from and even more food to eat. I’m never hungry and sometimes even find it hard to eat all the food on the plan. I can’t wait to start a new week, almost half way there!!!

By: Maria T.

Maria T. — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:12:57 +0000

Another week went by. This past week was another good week at the gym. I’m still having a lot of fun with Sharon, Kristy, Cecily, Darinda, and specially Lisa (my partner). Hillary and Sam work hard to make our workouts challenging and fun at the same time. I don’t want this program to end. I love it!

By: Lisa P

Lisa P — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:06:45 +0000

It is the end of week three, and if the adage that states “no pain-no gain” is true, then I am on the right track. Week 3 really had me feeling the workouts, and I am feeling like I am gaining strength and I am feeling like I am NOT gaining weight, but losing weight. The workouts are getting tougher, and I am really trying to rise to the occaison. I am determined to work this program and get the very best out of myself because of it. On Friday, Hilary tested our flexability and our strength. I was pleased to see that my strength was average; my flexability-well, it needs a lot of work. I am confident both these areas will be above average by the end of the program. Week four, here I come!