Sam Lost Fast Food and Found Herself Again!
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I’m a fast food junkie. Taco Bell, Burger King, Chipotle, Chic Filet, McDonalds, if it’s quick and bad for you it was in my diet. I was eating out every single day. I went to the gym too though. I’d eat the same way everyday and do the same workouts everyday, so there was no improvement, just maintenance. I would joke that fast food gives you endorphins, and exercise gives you endorphins and thus I technically should be the happiest person in the world. The truth was I was far from it.Not too long ago, some things happened in my life that brought me to my lowest point. I lost my spark. I was simply going through the motions. Nothing excited me, nothing felt right. I was just existing and I was feeling hopeless. But It honestly had nothing to do with my weight or body, I was just in a dark place, and I had brought every aspect of my life down into that hole with me. I never thought it would be a gym that pulled me out of my funk. That said, I don’t think I found FHF, I think it found me.I was randomly messing around on Groupon, not really looking for anything when FHF’s deal popped up. The picture looked cool, and clicking in I saw it was group fitness classes which I loved and had stopped doing over the years. I checked out the website, signed up for the free class, took the free class and after that I was hooked. The community welcomed me with open arms and has made me feel like I’ve been going to the gym for years. After going to classes steadily for only a couple weeks, I realized I was feeling different. I had something to look forward to. I was excited about something. I bragged to everyone at work and my friends about this place I found, and haven't stopped bragging.The 6 week challenge only got me more involved and more focused. I made myself follow the meal plan (well...to the best of my ability hehe) which caused me to stop eating out everyday. I was seeing and feeling the results. My body was changing for the better. I was craving healthier foods, I was becoming more toned, and the best part was is it didn’t feel forced. I didn’t dread it. I WANT to be at FH pushing myself against others. I WANT to eat better and fuel my body. I WANT to continue to meet the amazing people who work out there and support each other. I also no longer hate doing burpees! The 6 week challenge for me wasn’t about losing weight or getting more fit, that was just the bonus. And here comes the cliche part, but the challenge, and more so this gym have helped bring back the Sam I thought I’d lost for good. I got more out of this challenge then I could have ever imagined, and I know this is only the beginning.
Great Job, Sam! We are excited to watch you continue your journey!
Sam Lehr Feb Progress - Chalkboard
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Sam Lehr Feb Progress Photo - Front Flex 2