On a hot summer day in 2013, Darna was sitting at friend’s wedding with a sweater on to hide her arms. Watching everyone else dance and have fun, Darna’s feet hurt. On medication for several weight-related health problems, Darna cringed as her husband introduced “his beautiful wife.” She didn’t feel beautiful, and she hated feeling like she couldn’t enjoy life with her family.
Watching your figure often requires more than just working out. To give your body what it needs to be trim, lean, and healthy, you also have to eat well. Of course, we know preparing healthy meals can be time-consuming. It can be hard to balance the time you want to spend working out with the time it takes to make healthy meals.
In the sixth grade, Maribel Contreras faked sick on gym days. She never thought that at age 39 she would be considering boasting a bikini for a body building show. A key part of Maribel’s transformation was the 2016 Gold’s Challenge.
For 12 weeks, Maribel buckled down on her workout schedule beside her personal trainer at Gold’s Gym West Covina. By the end of the challenge, her 42-inch waistline was down to 32 inches. Proud, she took her place as a Gold’s Challenge winner.
March 2017
You can’t get a sexy toned body without working for it. The question is - how much will it take? Most people find joining a gym is the most effective tactic for maintaining workout motivation.
Of course, not all gyms are created equal. You might be thinking "I'll join the gym close to me" in hopes that the local gym will help you commit to your workout. Don’t sign up without considering your options first!