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May Client of the Month: Karen Rosian

 

This Client of the Month has been a long time coming. Karen has been with us since October 2017, and is easily one of the most DEDICATED, HARD WORKING, and GIVING members of Fit For All Joliet. She will pop in for extra workouts, push you to keep going when she sees you struggling in class, and is our unofficial welcoming committee for new members (sorry, Karen, I know I still haven’t gotten you that sash yet!) She’s had an incredible weight loss journey that has led her to lose over 100lbs and she’s not slowing down anytime soon! So keep reading to learn more about this fit mama.

Can you describe any reservations you had before you started working out at Fit For All, and how we helped you overcome those?

I had belonged to gyms in the past with personal trainers and it was all about sales and not much about people or progress. I ended up feeling hoodwinked. I eventually joined an online community, but it was inconsistent– my coaches kept quitting and I felt I kept having to start over with someone new. When I first walked into FFA, I was greeted with smiles and felt super comfortable, though a little intimidated by the “bootcamp” aspect. But Josh took me through some exercises and I just felt completely empowered swinging a hammer at a tire – it was a rush!!! I also love that everyone is just super transparent and really committed to helping us be better and stronger. The other thing that really sets FFA apart is the educational aspect of the training – “Professor” Paul is ALWAYS explaining why we do a move a certain way to maximize our effort or how to prevent injury with different moves.

Describe your top 1-2 goals when you started at Fit For All and where you’re at with them now

I wanted to lose at least 30 lbs and break past the plateau I had been at for 6 months… I not only broke past that plateau, but I am down almost 50lbs since I started and that plateau is a thing of the past!

What have you achieved, both physically and mentally, so far?

Physically, I am stronger than ever. I can (slowly) run a 5K (which was on my bucket list), lift and do more than I ever dreamt. I can do lunges and squats, which I always thought would be impossible due to bad arthritic knees. But with training from Paul and Dan, my knees are better than ever and I can do so much. Mentally…. I can’t even begin to describe. I needed a gym and accountability. But the community and FAMILY I have found at FFA has been SUCH a gift that I can’t even begin to describe. The friendships and bonds and the encouragement here is second to none. Even my son loves coming to visit his friends!

How has your experience at Fit For All differed from other fitness experiences that you’ve had?

FFA has been the best so far – it’s been consistent and encouraging and works with me and everyone where they are at. I have needed my share of modifications and it’s never been a problem. I know the folks here are committed. I did an at-home program prior and while I did it, I caused some injury to myself because I wasn’t doing moves correctly. Just having a real person giving those little adjustments makes SUCH a difference.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone who is nervous to start their own health and fitness journey?

Just take it one day at a time. Each day, each workout, is difficult. But if you keep with it, the challenges begin to change because YOU get stronger; YOU get better. And THAT feeling makes it all worth it!!! 

Read more about why Karen loves Fit For All so much and check out her AMAZING pictures!

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April Client of the Month: Linda Schweizer

Celebrating our April client of the month

Linda is a client that has been with us since June 2017, and continues to amaze us constantly with her dedication to her healthy lifestyle. No matter how busy she gets at work, she always gets her workout in. No matter how frustrated she’s gotten with the scale, she’s never once given up on herself. It’s been incredible to see the mindset shift in her to where she no longer cares what the scale says. Instead, she focuses on how she FEELS, how her clothes FIT, and the exercises that she can DO now that she couldn’t do before.

We can’t wait to see her progress in 2018!

Celebrating our April client of the month!Can you describe any reservations you had before you started working out at Fit For All, and how we helped you overcome those?

When I first signed up it was nothing I had ever done before. I had gone to a gym before, but would never stick with it. After I attended my first class, I realized that Paul was always able to modify exercises for me due to my arthritis in my ankle. He not only made me feel comfortable, but made me want to continue because there was always a modification if I needed one.

Celebrating our April client of the month!Describe your 1-2 top goals when you started at Fit For All and where you’re at with those goals.

My goals when I started were to lose weight and get healthier. I am excited that I am well on my way to crushing them and setting new goals for myself! The scale may not always reflect my progress, but what matters the most to me is my clothes becoming looser and that I feel better overall.

Celebrating our April client of the month!What have you achieved, both physically and mentally, so far?

About 2 months after joining Fit For All, I completed the Warrior Dash with my FFA family – which is something I never would have signed up for! Another positive would be that I miss my time away from Fit For All because we all help motivate each other. I am stronger than I ever thought I would be and doing things that I never thought I would be doing, both physically and mentally.

Celebrating our April client of the month!How has your experience at Fit For All differed from other fitness experiences you’ve had? 

Usually I would decide to join a big box gym, and would go for a short period of time and then would lose motivation and stop going. My experience at Fit For All has been totally different as I look forward to attending class. I also have attended numerous workshops that FFA offers and always look forward to learning new things.

Celebrating our April client of the month!What is one piece of advice you would give to someone who is nervous to start their own fitness journey?

I would tell them that they will probably think that this is out of their comfort zone, but they need to try it before they write it off as something they “can’t do”. Sometimes we just need to find the right fit and then we will no longer feel outside of our comfort zone. I believe I found my fit at Fit For All.

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February Client of the Month: Shannon McSweeney

Say, “Hello!” to our February client of the month! Shannon has been with us for just under a year now! Over the course of her time with us so far, she’s lost over 50 pounds and has become such a beast in the gym. She is one of the hardest working women we have, and you’ll never hear her complaining about an exercise. She might not always like it, but she will perform like a champ, no matter what. In addition to her incredible performance in the gym, she also has been killing it in the kitchen! Due to a lot of dietary restrictions, she’s had to get creative, and she is always posting delicious recipes on Facebook (obviously to make us all jealous that we aren’t having dinner with her). Without further ado, read on to learn about this fiery, Irish redhead. 

Can you describe any reservations you had before you started working out at Fit For All and how we helped you overcome those?

It wasn’t a workout style that I was used to doing, I had gone to normal gyms and had a personal trainer in the past. I hadn’t been to the gym in 6-8 months so I didn’t know how if I was going to handle this style of classes. When I got into the classes I liked that they worked around everyone’s different fitness levels. They encouraged and pushed you to keep going and that is the trainers and the other people in the classes.

Describe your 1-2 top goals when you started at Fit For All and where you’re at with these goals?

To lose weight and be more toned. At first I was looking to lose about 25 pounds and when I get that done I continued and now I’m about 55 pounds down. I’m at a weight that I didn’t even think was possible. I also have more muscle definition that I can see even thru a shirt. There is always that time it clicks in your mind what happened or this isn’t working and I need a change. I thought I could do it on my own and I’m glad I made the time and tried something different. I’m so proud of what I achieved and that keeps me motived to push myself!

What have you achieved, both physically and mentally, so far?

Just the other day I ran a 5K and had the best time at 29 minutes and even from back when I ran all the time. Even thou the gym doesn’t have treadmills the training and classes do help out by building muscle, endurance, and even breathing. I never thought as I got older I would be in the best shape.

How has your experience at Fit For All differed from other fitness experiences you’ve had?

I love that I get an awesome workout in an hour and not on a treadmill for hours. The time flies by and all the people make it a great place. We even started a little group of runners that go and do local runs, it’s nice to have the support and friendship even outside the gym. 

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone who is nervous to start their own fitness journey?

It’s always hard at first, hard to get to the gym or do the workouts, but you have to push yourself outside your comfort zone to see a different result. When you push yourself you can be amazed at what you achieve. If you say you can’t you can’t but if you say you can you can! 

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November Client of the Month: Erin Boaden


What do you get when you mix a massage therapist with a goldsmith? At a loss? Well, you get Erin, that’s what you get! Yes, you read that correctly. Not only is she a licensed massage therapist, but she’s also been a goldsmith for the last 17 years (along with her hubby!). A fan of Tinkerbell, tattoos, and sharks, Erin joined us back in March of 2017. I don’t think she fully understood what she was getting herself into when she joined us. I don’t think she really understood that she was adding a second family to her life, or that she would end up meeting her swolemate (aka Kymberle West).

All we know is that we are so happy she came walking through those doors 8 months ago. Erin gets her butt to the 5:30am class 5 days a week (and sometimes even throws a Saturday class in for that 6th day). She’s incredibly dedicated and has never let her health issues stop her from working towards her goals. She has no idea how many members she inspires. Keep reading to learn a little more about this ninja.

Can you describe any reservations that you had before you started working with us?

There were a few reservations I had before I started at Fit For All. I’d never stuck with any weight loss or work out program program before. The longest period of time was 1 month. I needed a program that would keep me motivated, because even though my family’s extremely supportive, they were never doing the programs with me. I honestly was very unsure if I could commit to a program because making time for myself isn’t something that I’m used to.  I was afraid the guilt would keep me from wanting to continue. I’d have to put myself first, and that was a hard concept for me to get used to. Frankly I’m still struggling with it a little. I just have to keep reminding myself that I’m doing this to better myself and for my family.

Can you explain how Fit For All was able to help you with your reservations?

Fit For All was able to help me with my reservations by providing a very supportive environment. It wasn’t like other gyms that were very self motivating and secluded. Even though you may be surrounded by other people at a gym (running on tread mills and using weight machines) there was little to no interaction. I just couldn’t stay motivated. I’d get bored and give up. I craved the human interaction and motivation that others in the same boat would give, and wanted the chance to help motivate others as well. Fit for All has created the support, the community, and the family that I was needing to keep me on track.

Describe your top 1-2 goals you had when you started.

My top goals when I started were to lose weight (so people would stop asking me when the baby was due. Funny, I know, but do you have any idea what that does to someones mental health?!  And second was to get my health under control. I was killing myself with 2 jobs that were ripping my body apart both physically and mentally. I’m very passionate about being a Licensed Massage Therapist, and if I continued the way I was going I wouldn’t have a long career doing the thing I love most. 

What have you achieved, both physically and mentally, thus far?

I’ve set quite a few goals on my journey so far. Some I’ve hit and some I haven’t (yet).  The key word is YET… Probably the one I’m most proud of is the fact that I’m still getting up at 5:30am at least 5 days a week and getting my butt into the gym. 8 months later and I’m still killing it. I keep a little snapshot in the back of my mind with my day 1 physical and mental state and that snapshot keep me motivated. There’re so many things I can do now that I couldn’t do then, and it makes me smile 🙂 Physically, I know there’s more to do.  Bu I’m getting stronger, both physically and mentally, every day, and I get excited to think about where I’ll be in a year.

How has your experience at Fit For All differed from other fitness experiences that you’ve had?

My experience at Fit for All has been far different from any other program that I’ve tried. I don’t have to rely on myself to keep the motivation going. I now have an entire community to help with that. This place has changed the way I view myself, and I have more confidence to push myself.  Every day is different; I don’t get bored, and I’m surrounded by amazing, genuine people that want you to succeed. What else could I ask for?

About the Author: Jordyn D’Arco is the Marketing Director here at Fit For All. She is mom to baby Sydney, wife to our head trainer, Paul, and the resident taco addict (“Do it for the tacos!” is her workout mantra, after all). In addition, she enjoys making delicious tea-lemonade, playing video games, and playing with her two fur babies, Winston and Lady. You’ll see her up front at the desk, and occasionally joining you in a class… don’t be alarmed if you catch her filming you!

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October Client of the Month: Mallory Maccani

What would you do if you suffered an extremely bad hand injury that was going to take months to heal? A hand injury that was going to prevent you from going to the gym and doing your workouts per usual? A hand injury that required surgery and painful physical therapy? Most people would probably say, “I’m going to stop working out until my hand heals,” or, “Well this is a sign that I should stop working out.” But not Mallory.

Mallory persevered. Instead of partaking in her usual bootcamp classes, Mallory switched over to semi-private sessions while her hand was healing. On top of doing physical therapy, she worked on her mobility, stability, and lower body. She knew that she wanted to go back to bootcamp when her hand healed. She also knew that if she just stopped altogether while waiting that she was going to basically be starting over. She was having none of that, so she adjusted. She changed up her training to accommodate her injury. Now, months later, she’s back in bootcamp and kicking a**

Mallory’s a huge inspiration to our other members. She gives 115% in every class, and didn’t give up or throw in the towel when she hit a setback. Keep reading to learn more about this amazing and dedicated lady!

Can you describe any reservations that you had before we started working together?

Not only did I hate going to the gym before I found FFA, but I also had no idea how to workout to be able to see results. I always thought people were staring at me and judging me when I’d workout in the gym. I’d do the elliptical for a bit then use whatever weight machine was available. 45 minutes later, and I’d be out of there. I’d make up any excuse to not go; I need a nap, it’s raining, or I moved boxes at work today, so that should be enough.

Mallory’s 3 Month Progress

Can you explain how Fit For All was able to help you with your reservations?

Well the most important thing about FFA is the dependability and accountability they provide. I can depend on Paul to push me through every workout. I can depend on my teammates to cheer me on and be there for me, especially when we’re all dying. I am held accountable for showing up everyday, I’m able to give my 100% because I know I am not being judged, and am always encouraged to keep going.

Describe your 1-2 top goals when you started.

My goal was never about the scale. I never cared what the scale says. Even though I like to see the number go down, I just wanted to feel better, move better and fit better in my clothes. I wanted to be overall better for myself.


What have you achieved, both physically and mentally, thus far?

I’ve definitely achieved the feeling better, moving better and fitting better in my clothes. Physically, I see the booty growing, the tummy shrinking, and my back looking good. I’m feeling more confident, especially with how I move in my daily life. Mentally, I’ve gone so far out of my comfort zone. Even just joining was out of my comfort zone. Mainly, after the surgery on my hand I still stuck with it. Normally, I would have thrown myself a pity party and flushed all the progress I’d made down the drain.

About the Author: Jordyn D’Arco is the President of Marketing & Customer Service here at Fit For All. She is mom to baby Sydney, wife to Founder & CFO, Paul, and the resident taco addict (“Do it for the tacos!” is her workout mantra, after all). In addition, she enjoys making delicious tea-lemonade, playing video games, and playing with her two fur babies, Winston and Lady. You’ll see her training at our Joliet location and making various appearances at our franchises.

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