Meet Bridget, who has ditched the girdle, lost 20 pounds, ran her first marathon and can finally see her abs (no sucking in required!). Bridget has let go of the all or-nothing mindset and finds that her clothes fit better and some are even loose. Bridget accomplished all of this in our Online Virtual Fitness Classes and Trina’s Kickstart Challenge. She also adds that small habits repeated daily contributed greatly to her extraordinary transformation.
How I lost 20 pounds!
What programs have you found success in?
I have found success in Online Live Fitness Classes on Zoom and Trina’s Kickstart Challenge.
When and why did you join Fit4Females?
I joined Fit4Females’ Online Live Fitness Classes in 2021. I wanted to add balance to my running and cardio regime as well as strength training which is important to remain injury free.
Online sessions allow me to workout with friends even when miles away. Flexible sessions that allow me to fit in workouts around my hectic work, family and training schedule. Noticed peri-menopausal weight gain and thought… OH HELL NO!
What made you stick with us?
Trina holds me accountable. She’s like the girlfriend that you hate and aspire to be all at the same time!
What specific results have you seen since working with Fit4Females?
Since January, 2024, using Trina’s Kickstart challenge chart along with the addition of regular workouts and online classes, I have lost 15 pounds (total of 20 pounds from my heaviest weigh-in) and am now weighing in at my healthy goal weight.
Some results she is seeing:
- “My weight is stable”
- “I see abs without sucking in.”
- “Remained injury free despite putting in higher mileage with my runs and working full-time.”
- “Much more confident, happier and full of energy.”
- All of my clothes fit: some are even loose now and I have no need to wear that girdle I bought to fight muffin top bulge!
“I have lost 15 pounds and my clothes are loose now!”
What do you love about Fit4Females and the Team Leaders?
They are very inspirational, easy-going, fun and constantly reminding us that we are worth putting ourselves and our health first. Using “gratitude” to change your mindset about workouts and other life challenges really resonated with me.
Saying “I GET to do…..” instead of “I HAVE to do…”. These tactics help change negative, self-defeating language and teach us to be our own best friend instead. Trina’s Kickstart Challenge has now turned into my regular lifestyle routine. Try our 10 Day Reset here!
What has Fit4Females done to go above and beyond?
Fit4Females hold me accountable to attend classes, the personal reminders are awesome! The encouragement and emotional support makes all the difference. Very inspirational environment focused on goal setting and celebrating when achieving these milestones.
Brag about your wins, big and small!
First half marathon in June 2024 completed in 2 hours, 24 min. Placed 4th out of 11 females in my age category. Second half-marathon on Sept. 22 completed in 2 hours, 6 minutes, no injuries or flare-ups! Knees, shoulders, ankles and lumbar are strong and pain-free!
What would you tell another woman who is nervous to join?
I would tell her “I was very self-conscious and nervous when first joining up for classes, afraid that I wouldn’t be able to keep up. Trina and her team are awesome at modifying and customizing workouts to suit every level of participant.” Join us!
Share your best “make it happen” Fit tip
Be kind to yourself. There’s nothing half-assed about an 80/20 rule. If you stay consistent with healthy habits at least 80% of the time, don’t beat yourself up about the other 20%.
Have a glass of wine or some gummy bears! I’ve dropped my all-or-nothing mentality and have learned from Trina that a handful of smaller healthy habits most of the time gets results and keeps the results over time. Motto after every workout, “Well, that was something. It wasn’t nothing!”
What do you want to accomplish in the next 90 days?
Over the next 90 days, I want to stay consistent with my good habits and keep my weight stable. I also want to stay strong and maintain a level of running fitness so that I can easily ramp up my training in the spring for more running events.
I am going to stick to better eating choices and challenge myself to not give up and continue on this journey. I am running a marathon soon that I hope to make it under 2 hours for charity.
Trina’s Tidbits
Losing weight is more than just a number and body fat loss is even better. Don’t be afraid to join exactly as you are. You don’t have to be fit to start, we meet you exactly where you are on your journey. Small changes last forever. Skip the diets, weight loss injections, and pills. Be patient and disciplined. This is a lifelong journey. Bridget is continuing her body fat loss as well as confidence and strength building journey.
Trina Medves
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