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Monday, January 14, 2013

Member Testimonial - Barry W.

January 14, 2013 – Barry W.

I started realizing that I was living a pretty unhealthy lifestyle when I found out I was going to be dad in 2010. I had gained 20 lbs in 2 years mainly from poor eating habits, no self discipline, and overall just tired from working so much. I decided in September of 2010 to take one thing at a time and quit smoking; I had already prepared for the weight gain which is common when you do quit. Then in November 2010 I was injured at work. I was then stuck at a desk, and I started packing on the pounds. I began eating even more unhealthily, and became more sedentary than before. By January 2011 I had gone from 235lbs to 272lbs. I decided that I needed to do something.

At that time my employer came up with a weight loss challenge, and that was when I joined Snap. I started trying to eat healthier, but not completely cutting out everyday foods. I slowly decreased the amount I ate, and added the right foods in. I began using the elliptical, as I couldn't lift any weight due to my injury. I figured something was better then nothing. In the 60 day challenge I lost 24 lbs. I had my surgery, did my rehab, and wasn't really cleared to start lifting weights until May of 2011. Then I took off from there, trying to get to gym everyday; this was what I liked about Snap. Its convenient hours allowed me to go pretty much anytime I wanted, and worked around my ever changing schedule. It is small and I like it that way. Everyone here has the same goal, and I have seen a lot of other members’ transformations since I’ve been here. Now I am down to 208, and continue to make more improvements everyday. It certainly has been a challenge, but having SNAP has definitely made my goals easier to achieve.

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Member Testimonial- Joe K.

Our latest member testimonial comes from Joe K., who has lost 140 pounds AND COUNTING!! CONGRATULATIONS, JOE! Keep up the great work! Did you know- Joe is a mechanic and in his spare time he sings and plays the guitar? He certainly stays busy!

Trainer- Brian Szmigiel

Life at 340 lbs... Seems like a whole lifetime ago, but it was only a couple short years. I was 23 years old and I was in such bad shape I would go out of my way to avoid being in pictures, or even looking in the mirror. My health was getting out of control. One day I made myself take a good long look in the mirror and decided I couldn't continue on like that; it was time to make a change. I feel like every success story has the cliché moment where the person decides her or she"needs to make a change," but it's true, that's how it happens.

I started with just eating better, because, well I was too out of shape to do anything else, then I added very short walks, that got longer and longer over time. Eventually running and lifting, then Snap. I couldn't have done it without the support of my friends and Family. Helping me keep away from temptation while I was still to weak to turn them away on my own.

It's the little things you appreciate the most about getting into shape, like being able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded, or being able to easily bend over to tie your shoes. Life is entirely different; I'm happier, I have more energy, and I'm able to do a lot of things I wasn't able to before. Here I am now though, 140 lbs later weighing in right at the 200 lb mark. Still a work in progress but that's what Snap and Brian are for.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Member Testimonial - David E.

Here is another member success story! This one comes from David, who has lost EVEN MORE WEIGHT since this photo was taken! He is working hard here in the club to make and maintain these changes, and he is always tell me how much more energy he has, and how great he feels! CONGRATULATIONS, DAVE! We are so proud of you and your work ethic!

Hi Jess,

Well I just got motivated at age 45 (that was a big milestone for me because I did not think I would live to this, another long story) and it got me to get fit, eat right and work out within my limits. I learned not to hurry myself for my job as a postal worker but knew that I needed to be fitter. Three years later I crave exercise over food. A lot of hard work but worth every penny and you guys helped in my efforts!!

Thank you,
Dave E.

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