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Hey Chicks,<\/h3>\n

So March is here and we are all still wondering where the warm weather is?! \u00a0So even though the temp isn’t getting better, we thought let’s get all warm and fuzzy from the inside by celebrating an amazing Chick of the Month <\/strong>story…meet the Fierce Jackie from our Etobicoke Bootcamp!<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Fierce Jackie taking exploring India!<\/p><\/div>\n

Jackie started her fitness journey with us in the Fall of 2013.<\/strong> Needing a fun, weekly program to keep her accountable and consistent and make sure she makes her health a priority (and leave work on time!), she gave our Etobicoke location a try and fell in love<\/a> with chick power. And we love her! \u00a0She shows up every week with her gorgeous smile, is a superstar supporter of her fellow chicks and BRINGS IT full force – inside of class and out!<\/p>\n

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Finding her fierceness out of class too <\/p><\/div>\n

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1. What made you decide to join FIT\u00a0CHICKS?<\/h3>\n

I lack\u00a0the\u00a0discipline to work out on my own. <\/strong> Several years ago I bought a home gym.\u00a0 Not\u00a0the best use\u00a0of\u00a0my money. \u00a0I make much better use\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0gym now with\u00a0the\u00a0Fierce in 8 program<\/a>.\u00a0 I also like knowing that there is a group\u00a0of\u00a0ladies that hold me accountable when I don\u2019t come. <\/strong> Your absence is noticed and that motivates me to do whatever I have to in order to make\u00a0the\u00a02 classes a week.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0 What is\u00a0the\u00a0biggest change you have seen in your life since joining FIT\u00a0CHICKS?\u00a0 How has fitness and nutrition changed your life for\u00a0the\u00a0better?<\/h3>\n

I try not to focus on weight.\u00a0 At 5\u20198\u201d I will not weigh 140lbs and be healthy.\u00a0 Instead I measure success based on how I feel and how my clothes fit.<\/strong> I am only 3 camps in to this journey but have already noticed that some\u00a0of\u00a0my suits are a wee bit big \u2013 so far mostly in\u00a0the\u00a0waist but it has to start somewhere. I have dropped 5.5 inches overall so far.<\/strong> I have changes in my fitness test including:<\/p>\n

Burpees start 17\u00a0 \/ Now 21<\/div>\n
Push Ups Start 15 \/ Now 26<\/div>\n
Jump Squats 40 \/ now 47<\/div>\n

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I still struggle a little bit on\u00a0the\u00a0nutrition side.\u00a0 Did I mention I consider this a journey\u2026<\/strong> Signing up for class also ensures I leave work at a reasonable time twice a week to do something for me.\u00a0 With my job, that is sometimes hard to accomplish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Have you tried any FIT\u00a0CHICKS\u00a0recipes?\u00a0 If so what was your favorite?<\/h3>\n

I have made the\u00a0omelet muffins<\/a>.\u00a0 They are very good!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. What tools do you use to keep you on a healthy track outside\u00a0of\u00a0class? Do you use\u00a0the\u00a0FIT\u00a0CHICKS\u00a0Workout Map?<\/h3>\n

So it is confession time.\u00a0 Until\u00a0the\u00a0launch\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Fierce in 8 program<\/a> I was still not really doing a lot outside\u00a0of\u00a0classes.\u00a0 I love\u00a0the\u00a0Workout Map! I don\u2019t have to guess, hum and ha about doing\u00a0the\u00a0same old cardio again, I just follow\u00a0the\u00a0map.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5.\u00a0 If you could give one piece\u00a0of\u00a0positive advice to a\u00a0chick\u00a0just starting on her fitness journey, what would it be?<\/h3>\n

Stick with it.<\/strong> I am not sure it will ever get any easier but you will notice how much more you can do each and every week.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6.\u00a0 Do you have a healthy trick or tip that you use that you could share?<\/h3>\n

In addition to lacking discipline, I have no will power.\u00a0 I use\u00a0the\u00a0\u201cif you should not eat it, don\u2019t buy it\u201d approach to grocery shopping.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

5. What is your fave FIT\u00a0CHICKS\u00a0Signature workouts & why?<\/h3>\n

I love\u00a0the\u00a0circuits.\u00a0 Those classes go really fast \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Awesome job chick and keep up the fierce work!<\/p>\n

FIT CHICKS xo<\/p>\n

PS March “FIERCE in 8” starts this week<\/a> and you can still get in on the healthy fun (plus save $50 off when you enter code fiercespring). \u00a0Also, we are closed for March Break so don’t worry about losing your classes!<\/p>\n

What even more FIT CHICK love? <\/strong>Only 18 days til our next FIT CHICKS weekend retreat at the awesome Horseshoe Resort…and it is gonna be a doozy!<\/p>\n

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