Gold's Gym SoCal Blog | Health and Wellness (16)

October 2018

2018 Gold's Gym SoCal 1st Place National Winner: Rayna Hurdle

Meet Rayna Hurdle of Gold's Gym West Covina

Rayna began to neglect herself while taking care of family members who fell sick to chronic illnesses like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and Parkinson's. As her health began to decline, a wake up call from her husband inspired Rayna to get back into shape. Her second time on a weight loss journey, Rayna felt more inspired and more motivated than she has ever been. She kept her eye on the prize and became a National First Place Winner of the Gold's Gym Challenge.

October 2018

2018 Gold's Gym SoCal Challenge 1st place National Winner: Patrick Gass

Meet Patrick Gass of Gold's Gym Simi Valley

After a knee injury in 2017, finding it difficult to recover, Patrick began picking up unhealthy eating habits. He gained 20 pounds over a couple months and weighed more than he ever has at 200 pounds. After reading about past Gold's Challenge winner, Tom Bernier (Massachusetts), Patrick felt inspired to make a change to get healthy. Working with personal trainer Rebekah from Gold's Gym Simi Valley, Patrick shed all of the excess weight, gained muscle, and at 54, he says he's never looked better. Here is Patrick's story to become our 1st Place National Winner.

September 2018

2018 Gold's Gym SoCal Challenge National Winner: Joe Perales

Meet Joe Perales of Gold's Gym North Hollywood

Joe has overcome many obstacles in life to become the model of health and fitness that he is today. Battling depression, coupled with unhealthy eating and low self esteem, Joe was on a downward spiral. After years of this cycle, he decided to make a change after talking to personal trainer, Ariel from Gold's Gym North Hollywood. With support from Ariel and his peers, Joe has transformed his life and his body. Since the Gold's Challenge, Joe is mentally and physically in the best shape of his life. We hope you are just as inspired by Joe's story as we are.

September 2018

2018 Gold's Gym SoCal Challenge National 1st Place Winner: Julie Davis

Meet Julie Davis of Gold's Gym North Hollywood

As a child, Julie's relationship with food was one filled with happiness and comfort. As the years progressed, so did Julie's unhealthy eating habits. Determined to change her unhealthy habits, Julie decided to sign up for the 2018 Gold's Gym SoCal Challenge. Now in her 40s, Julie has transformed her body and has never looked better. Empowered, she truly is the best version of herself. Today, Julie is an inspiration to others looking to change their lives.