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<\/a>Introducing the fierce Sharon..before & after!<\/p><\/div>\n
Sharon\u00a0joined us in April 2013 and\u00a0came in with a BURST of positive energy<\/strong> and commitment that has helped change her body, her health and her life! Losing 13lbs & 16.25inches, building healthy nutrition habits and completing her own amazing fitness goals <\/strong>(she just did the Warrior Dash!),\u00a0\u00a0Sharon is living proof that Livin la Vida FIT CHICK is the way to go.<\/p>\n 13lbs down & 16.25 inches lost..way to go chick!<\/p><\/div><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n Now let\u2019s let\u00a0Sharon take it away and share her story \u2013 amazing work chick!!<\/p>\n Rocking her fitness goal: Warrior Dash!<\/p><\/div>\n I’d always been an on again, off again gym goer, never able to make it\u00a0part of my life full time.<\/strong> I didn\u2019t know how to set a goal or work toward it. This time\u00a0I wanted\u00a0things to be different, I knew\u00a0I needed support. So I joined FIT CHICKS in April 2013!<\/strong><\/p>\n I was so nervous walking in\u00a0the door on the\u00a0first day but that quickly changed when I met\u00a0Chick Sergeant Courtney and the awesome Annex crew! I immediately loved the group atmosphere and the motivation it gave me to really push myself.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are my results to date \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Start Weight: 183lbs \/ Current Weight: 170 = Total lost: 13lbs (All exercises listed below are timed in 60 sec)<\/em> <\/p>\n I look forward to sweating it out twice a week with the Annex crew!! <\/a><\/strong>Also, I ride my bike to and from work every day (even in the rain) so I familiarized myself with the\u00a0helmet laws in new york<\/a> to avoid accidents on the road. I run, I play with my puppy in the park, I take boxercise classes and I’ve even tried trampoline classes with a friend. And 2 weeks ago I competed in my first ever race, the 5k obstacle course, Warrior Dash!<\/p>\n I incorporate natural, whole, REAL food into every single meal<\/strong>. I’m a\u00a0pastry chef, so\u00a0I’m surrounded by temptation\u00a0at work and although sometimes\u00a0I give in (someone HAS\u00a0to try the chocolate salted caramel brownies..right?!) I make up for it by choosing Healthy, plant based meals with lean protein,<\/strong> made with love. I love cooking from scratch, especially for family and friends and working with new ingredients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Current faves? Chia seeds, Hemp hearts and avocado oil!<\/strong><\/p>\n I used to beat myself up mentally for not being strong enough or more motivated. FIT CHICKS helps me see myself in a different light. I am\u00a0FIT, FAB,\u00a0and FIERCE!!! <\/strong>and feeling this way starts a chain reaction. Loving myself makes me want to do something good for myself every day. and doing good things for my body makes me love myself. Every. Single. Day.<\/p>\n I love sharing\u00a0healthy recipes, fitness tips and motivational quotes with my family and friends <\/strong>and lead by example. Throwing a dinner party to celebrate a friends job promotion or just reminding my sis to “DRINK MORE WATER!!!” are a couple ways I’ve spread\u00a0the healthy\u00a0love lately. And of course, reminding the amazing people in my life that they are just that: Amazing, beautiful, thoughtful and Fierce!<\/p>\n FIT CHICKS has been a total support group for me. From motivational emails and chick feed recipes to gabbing after class about the best stretches and how to improve our workouts, someone is always there for me to motivate me to keep on track! I personally love that I can email Courtney about anything and she always gives me the best advice….like how to gear up for a big race!<\/p>\n My “late for work” breakfast smoothie! Check it out:<\/p>\n 1 ripe banana\n
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<\/a>What made you decide to\u00a0join FIT CHICKS?<\/h3>\n
\nTotal inches to start: 197.25 \/ Current inches: 181 = Total lost: 16.25 inches!<\/p>\n
\nPUSH UPS: Start: 10 lousy push ups \/ Now: 17 proper push ups
\nBURPEES: Start: 12 \/ Now: 20
\nSQUATS: Start: 32 \/ Now: 42<\/p>\nLivin la Vida FIT CHICK is based on 4 healthy principles. How do you incorporate them into your everyday life?<\/h3>\n
Principle 1 \u2013 Fitness: Move Everyday\u2026makes it a conscious choice!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Principle 2 \u2013 Nutrition: Eat real, whole foods made with love.<\/h3>\n
Principle 3 \u2013 Wellness: Give yourself love.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Principle 4 \u2013 Pay it forward: Spread the healthy love to those around you.<\/h3>\n
Staying on a healthy track can be a challenge! What keeps you motivated?<\/h3>\n
Do you have a fave healthy recipe that you love?<\/h3>\n
\n1 cup organic blueberries
\n1\/2 cup almond milk
\n1TB natural peanut butter
\n1oz (about 2TB) chia seeds
\nas much spinach as you can cram in the top!<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Sharon was super positive from the beginning.\u00a0 She works unbelievably hard in every class and she never gives up.\u00a0 I have never seen her any other way.\u00a0 She brings the same attitude and energy to class every time and she is nothing but kind to everyone I’ve seen her speak with.<\/p>\n