Susan Enters New Phase of Life, Healthier and Happier

(Printable Version) It took the tragic loss of her mother for Susan to take a good look at herself and realize the importance of her own health.  Her mother passed away from hypertension, with the heart overworked and enlarged … and she was only 67 years old.  Susan wanted to live well past her sixties and enjoy life at its fullest for a long, long time. 

Working through her grief, Susan recognized that she needed a compelling goal for herself.  The first thing she did was admit that she needed to lose weight and secondarily, to get off her blood pressure medication. “Losing a parent is one of the most life-changing events that can happen to a person,” reflected Susan.  “The experience really made me focus on my own life, my own mortality. It caused me to make a commitment to myself to live a healthy lifestyle so that I can enjoy my grandchildren and great grandchildren.”

First Steps To A New Life
Using her new direction as inspiration, Susan joined a small women’s gym and began the process of transformation.  She was at the gym for only a brief time when she realized that she didn’t quite fit in with the other clients and that the programs didn’t seem right for her.  Thankfully, it wasn’t long before one of her children came home from school with a flier for Roxanne’s Studio.

Susan decided to come in and see what made this Studio so different. She decided to start with the six week challenge. Her weeks began to fill with a one-hour personal training session and two group fitness classes. Her favorite was Spinning (indoor cycling) because of the fantastic cardio workout that focused on weight loss. 

Immediately, Susan noticed that the environment at Roxanne’s had no competition and or judgment between students or instructors. Instead, there was a wonderful sense of community – of like minded individuals seeking to improve themselves. Smaller class sizes and an intimate atmosphere made the Studio the perfect place for her and a month later, Susan made a 12-month commitment for two Pilates Mat classes a week. A few months later, she added Pilates Reformer classes to her routine.  Now, her regular routine consists of on Pilates Mat and two Pilates reformer classes per week, with an occasional Spin class.

Today: Susan Shrinks 15 Inches (That's More Than A Foot!)
Less than a year later, Susan now feels stronger and more empowered.  She’s lost more than 10 lbs and is 15 inches smaller!  “I’ve lost more than a foot off my body!” Susan said excitedly. “That was one foot I didn’t need!”  Her energy level has dramatically increased and she’s put that newfound energy toward her two children and husband of 15 years – and started back to school this fall.  “Pilates has done wonderful things for me both physically and emotionally!” commented Susan. “I have more confidence in myself, feel great and have discovered an inner strength I never knew existed.”

Her friends have noticed her success and remark, “Besides noticing the impact Pilates has had on your body, it’s incredible to see what it’s done for your spirit!”  Susan is an extremely positive and upbeat woman who constantly reminds herself that the “number on the scale is not a measure of your worth.” 

Still Hard At Work, Susan Makes Great Progress
Susan continues to work hard and is proud to announce she can now do exercises that two months ago seemed impossible! One example is the Pilates roll up – where you lay flat on your back, with legs extended and do a full sit-up without holding onto your legs or mat for support.

We are very excited to have this extraordinary woman as part of our family here at Roxanne’s Studio.  She is a model to all of our clients, and definitely an inspiration.  We wish her great success in reaching her dreams, and are honored that she has chosen us to be right beside her through her journey of good health.

“You have to understand that the number on the scale is not a measure of your worth”