Testimonials

I am a 46 years old woman. I have battled with weight issues my entire life. Over the last 10 years my weight has progressively increased until January 1, 2010, which is when I reached my breaking point. I got on the scale and it read a shocking 201.8 lbs. I could have cried. I had never been over 200 lbs before. I was 50 pounds overweight, how did I get here, and what was I going to do? It was at that moment I said NO MORE. The very next day I committed to losing the weight somehow and getting fit, so I starting working out again at Lady of America at 5:00 a.m. I noticed a sign on the wall announcing a new class - BODY PUMP. I was a little skeptical, mostly because nothing else really worked for me. I usually quit because I would not see results. So on January 4, 2010, I attended my first Body Pump class and, let me tell you, Body Pump has changed my life. Within the 1st couple of weeks I WAS HOOKED!!!!!!!! It was so easy, AND FUN!!!! If I can do it, anyone can do it. I think it works mostly because you workout at your own pace and you gradually go up in weight, whatever you are comfortable with. And in case you are worried that you will get bored with it or that the workouts will become stale, the workouts change every 4-5 weeks. The instructors really support you and make sure that each person is performing the movements correctly. The more I went the more hooked I became, and so will you, I guarantee it! After just one month I began to see major results. I felt better, I was stronger, and I was losing weight, my body was actually firming up, and I was seeing results! As of July 28, 2010, I have been doing Body Pump for almost 7 months. I have lost 42 pounds and 3 dress sizes and I currently weigh 159.4 lbs. Of course, during the seven months I watched what I ate and also threw in extra Turbo Kick classes once a week for additional cardio, which are also offered at LOA. Now, I am wearing mostly size 8 and a few size 10s and my body has not looked this good since I got married 18 years ago. My husband loves it, but mostly, I love it. I am so proud of myself for sticking with it and am so grateful to Body Pump! It was SOOOOO worth it! I will make you this promise; if you dedicate 2 weeks to going to Body Pump you will not regret it! You will be hooked! It has truly changed my life and it can change yours. All you have to do is take that first step! You ARE worth it!!

Barbie Barnes
Rowlett, Texas