I was overweight and the doctors told me I needed to lose weight. My heart wasn’t doing good and if I did not start living a healthy lifestyle, I would need surgery. In the past, I had signed up at other gyms and would quit after 1-2 weeks. I felt like my body couldn’t handle the gym but after signing up at Harrisonburg Family Fitness, I realized it wasn’t my body that couldn’t do it, it was the motivation I was missing that I needed to get going.

I began my fitness journey and started living healthy in November of 2023. I want to be healthy for my kids. Before I couldn’t play with them much due to my weight. Now, I can play longer, and my son gets tired before me. Thanks to Fit Zone and the coaches especially (Kelley & Brittany) for their motivation and encouragement. My 1st class I really felt they were there to help all members. They go beyond to help each member with their goals. I just want to thank each and every member of the staff. They greet everyone and welcome you as soon as you walk in the door means a lot!

My goal was to lose weight, which I did in less than 6 months! I started at 245 lbs. The biggest change was in my waist size. I went from a 44 to 32inch waist. I do not weigh myself anymore, now I go by my waist size. My new goal is to lift weights and keep building muscle.