Life hit Stacy hard in 2018 when she was diagnosed with colon cancer and a few weeks later lost her elderly mother. “Although I kept my will to battle cancer, I became very depressed, overweight and unsure of how to regain self-control. I had a lot of fear.”

Stacy saw TFW Longmont’s Facebook ad nearly a dozen times before contacting, then meeting with a Coach. “When I met with Kristy, she made me feel welcomed. I was accepted, not judged.” Stacy began to show up consistently, take her nutrition seriously, and realized she wasn’t alone on the journey she had begun: “Other Warriors at the Dojo are fighting their own battles; we all support and encourage each other.”

Stacy’s initial goals were to lose weight and strengthen her body…and HAS SHE EVER!! Dropping 23 lbs of fat and 6% body fat (while gaining muscle!) during her 6 Week Nutrition Intensive, Stacy knows the first step was pushing past her fears… her fear of being judged, of not wanting to leave the house in leggings, of potentially being the only Warrior lifting a bar without any weight on it.

“TFW Longmont has taught me to quit judging myself and that I can face my challenges head-on…I’m running into the ROAR!”

“Before TFW, I had been successful in changing my diet and exercise to a certain extent and at times I had noticeable results in the form of weight loss and improved health. However, I struggled with consistency and long-term commitment… 20 stubborn pounds came and went 3 times! I wanted to be more physically active and I had no problems walking or running to help take weight off, but keeping it off was a struggle, especially in winter.

“A traditional gym membership only confirmed my self-consciousness: it exposed my lack of knowledge about exercising—such as what combination of cardio and weights is effective and how many reps and sets are healthy and safe. I was also intimidated by the ‘muscled guys’ and would shy away from free weights and the squat rack. “My TFW coach helped me learn proper technique for a wide variety of exercises and helped me build the confidence I need for continued success. Specifically, TFW coaches and the system help me maintain consistency and accountability: scheduling workouts on Warrior Tracker keeps me organized, consistent in my class attendance, and motivated to always push to the next level in weight, reps and time.

Another push to stay consistent was Garth’s fellow Warriors. “I was reluctant to enter a group workout situation filled with high fives and high energy. After an adjustment period I realized I enjoy being part of the supportive TFW Familia. Warriors always support and encourage one another to rise to the challenge. It was been extremely rewarding to see others lose fat, gain strength and build mental discipline.”

Garth sets a great example of what consistency and hard work produces. He is down 20 lbs, dropping over 7% body fat while being stronger than ever. He’s conquering Spartan races as if they were light jogs through the park

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