Whitney has a story that hits home with a lot of women. She was active all of her life, very involved with sports and never had to worry about her weight, but then once “real” life settles in, things start to change, a couple pounds of weight gain turns into a few more pounds and before you know it, you no longer recognize the reflection in the mirror.

When Whitney and I first met, she was interested in Figure competing, it was something she had thought about for a while, but just wasn’t sure where to start or how to get there. I told her that the journey would be a tough one, but that whenever she was ready to take that leap of faith I’d be happy to help her. I saw a lot of myself in Whitney, her story reminded me of my own, I remembered how it felt to feel out of control of my own body and not quite sure how to get it back to where I wanted it.

Whitney’s journey began on March 3, 2010, she weighed in at 149.6 and had body fat of 28.7%. She had chosen a show that was in July so our journey had to begin immediately to get her to 10% body fat in order to step on stage and compete! I couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated client, Whitney followed my instructions to a T, and her body started changing immediately. Every week she was leaner and leaner, we started seeing more and more muscle definition and I could see her confidence growing on a regular basis as she told me about the many compliments that she was now receiving.

On the day of her final photo shoot, which was two days prior to her competition, Whitney weighed in at 126 pounds and 10% body fat, goal achieved!! Along the way, we discovered that this girl has some  phenomenal abs!! She competed in Springfield, MO on July 17, 2010, her very first show, and walked away with not one but TWO first place finishes in two Figure Divisions!! With a taste of success under her belt, Whitney is hungry for me, I can’t see what the future has in store for her as she continues to take on the world of competition!! Congratulations Whitney, super proud of you!

Whitney Vaughn – 1st Place Figure 2010 Musclel Madness, Springfield, MO

Hear Whitney’s story, watch behind the scenes of her training and her photo shoot with David Bickley at Hitch Fit Gym!

WHITNEY’S STORY

“Diana has given me the tools for a healthier and happier life. Five months ago I was the heaviest I’d ever been and very unhappy with myself. I’ve always been an active person; I played completive sports all through high school and every intramural sport possible in college. I’ve always loved working out and somehow got off track which caused me to gain a few pounds and then a few a more.  After noticing the weight gain I kept telling myself I’d get back on track next week but the weeks turned to months.  Finally I didn’t want to look at myself in the mirror anymore and was becoming depressed, I thought back to why I used to work out all the time and what had kept me motivated in the past. I realized I was always training for something. I had played with the idea of becoming a figure competitor all through college since I was no longer involved in competitive sports, I mentioned the idea to Diana and she jumped all over it never doubting me and said she could help, which surprised me because I wasn’t in my “normal” shape.

I started with Diana in the beginning of March and by July I surpassed my “normal” good shape and reached the best shape I’ve ever been in, a kind of shape I never thought was possible. Throughout the last four months Diana has helped me with my Diet, my biggest problem, as well as my workouts. The first weeks were the most difficult and frustrating because I knew I was capable of so much more. I learned that my body wasn’t what it used to be but if I pushed it would come back. I followed Diana’s instruction said pushed through until the workouts got a little easier and my weight and body fat began to drop. Eventually I started to feel like myself again. Diana continued to push me harder than anyone has helping me pass any kind of “good” shape I had gotten myself into in the past.

Today I’m so much happier than I was in March. I hardly recognize the before picture and don’t ever want to see it again! I placed first in my first figure competition and plan on continuing to compete in the future.  My friends and family can even see that I’m happier than I’ve been in a long time, and the change has motivated then to start working out as well. My dad has lost over 30 ponds and my mom has lost over 15.  All I have left to say is thanks to Diana for helping me get the body I have always wanted!!!!”

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Josh Gets Voted Top 10 Best Max Muscle Body Transformations for 2010.  The Winner will be announced on August 2nd, that person will win $25,000 and the cover of the Max muscle magazine.  Josh has done such an amazing job and deserves this.  Check out the link below for the top 10

http://www.maxmuscle.com/MF201015/

Josh’s Transformation Numbers and Video

Total weight loss- 30.4lbs

Total inches lost on belly-9 1/8″…  From a 40 1/8″ to a 31″ Stomach

Total Bodyfat %  Lost- 15.79%  From 20.89% to 5.1%

Total Fat lbs Loss- 31.61lbs

AMAZING!!!!!!!

When Josh came in day 1 I remember thinking this kid has no idea how much his life is going to change.  I cannot tell you enough of how proud of you I am Josh.  You didnt cheat on one meal from oct. 15th 2009- june 15th 2010, The only meal he cheated on was one i told him to eat because i wanted to show him how one meal could change his workout for a positive if looking to increease strength so the night before leg day I had him eata a pizza.  Sure enough he comes in the next day and destroyed his prior record of 500 lbs for 100 reps by over 1 minute.  He understood after that how food is your fuel and you use it for your health and your strength.  Eating pizza all the time is not a good option, but when your trying to add size on and become stronger adding some different foods in came greatly help.  Throughout his journey I had him eating very balanced, lean meats, veggies good carbs, he cut every negative thing out of his life, he quit drinking, quit partying, he became structured within his lifestyle.  This is a story and a transformation that will blow you away.  It almost looks too good to be true or fake/photoshopped, I assure you the pics are real, the videos are real, this guy worked so hard and lived it everyday from the first day i met him.  You want to look and feel like this then you have to LIVE AND TRAIN like this.  Major props to you.  Josh will be competing at the wbff world championships in sept 2010 and is also in the middle of getting his certification to become a Hitch Fit Trainer!!!  Josh is like family to us now as are all of our clients.  You see this is more then just teaching someone how to look good, this is about making relationships, friendships and changing someone life for the better. 

Also LADIES.. THIS MAN IS SINGLE.  Through his transformation he put his love life on hold to get himself 100% in everyway.  He is a great guy and looking for that good hearted fitness chick to complete him   I had to do it JOSH , lol!!!!!

My story starts in October 2009, as a guy who was living the complete opposite of the 3 key components in the Hitch Fit system.  I think the easiest way to describe myself back then was your typical guy you see at most sports bars.  I was drinking alcohol, eating the worst foods possible, staying out late, making poor choices and not working out at all. I was in terrible shape, felt lethargic and all around unhappy with the direction of my life. All of that was about to change the first day I walked into Hitch Fit to meet Micah.

I had my “ah-ha” moment one day just looking in the mirror.  I was so disappointed that I had let myself go and never reached any of my goals or aspirations.  I always wanted to be ripped like the guys you see in magazines, movies or even MMA fighters.  I would always tell myself one day it’ll happen, but I never did anything about it.  I decided that day looking in the mirror that I was going to change my life and do everything I’ve ever dreamt of.

 I found Micah online and started following him on Facebook.  As I looked through his transformations, specifically Jared’s, I knew this was the place I needed to be.  I emailed Micah and within an hour he had responded to me.  I was probably the easiest person ever to sign up for a program.  I pretty much just confirmed everything and told him I needed a 16 week program.  Within a couple weeks I started my transformation.

The first day I arrived I met both Micah and Diana, which was surreal for me since I’d seen all their videos online and felt like I knew them even though I’d never met them before.  After discussing the program in more detail and what my goals were from the transformation, we checked my body fat and took before pictures.  The first workout was an eye opening experience!  I knew I was out of shape, but had no clue how bad it was.  Within the first ten minutes I was exhausted, but I kept fighting through the pain.  Little did I know then, but the burn from the workouts would never stop.  The most challenging day with Micah is definitely leg day.  He would break me mentally about every 3-4 weeks, but I came back stronger each time.

I think the best advice Micah gave me throughout my transformation was to cut out all the negatives in my life that wouldn’t help me reach my goals.  We did this by focusing on the three keys to the Hitch Fit system:  Nutrition, Fitness and Lifestyle.  Micah made me a custom meal plan that was awesome!  It was all healthy foods that tasted great too.  It was completely balanced and I was able to eat every 2-3 hours.  The fitness aspect was challenging. Micah would push me way past the point where I wanted to quit.   I swear some of the most difficult exercises were with no weight at all.  The final part was lifestyle changes.  I obviously had a lot of work to do on this part.  I stopped the late night partying and drinking.  I found that I liked spending my Friday nights at the gym!  For me, my success was simply about being 100% committed to these three components.

Josh’s Insane Hill Workout

About a month into everything I started a transformation contest to help keep me motivated.  I thought I had a good chance of winning and asked Micah if it was ok to train with him all the way until June.  He was all for it.  He told me I could get my body fat in the 5% range by then.  I couldn’t see it myself, but I believed him.  That might be the best part of having him as a trainer……I trusted him 100%.  He’s very sincere and cares about the transformation just as much as the client.  As my transformation ended I found out that I made the top 20 out of 7000 contestants for the contest.  Now I’m waiting to see if I have won the whole thing!  I couldn’t have done it without Hitch Fit!

Going into my transformation I wanted a major visual change.  As I leave Hitch Fit as a client, I got that, but I feel so much better than I ever have too.  I wake up in the morning with so much energy and am a happy person.  There is no better feeling than being healthy and in shape.  It’s hard to describe, but once you get there, you understand what everyone means when they say that.

Throughout my transformation at Hitch Fit I became good friends with Micah, Diana, James, Glen and Stephanie.  They are all awesome people and great trainers.  I would recommend anyone wanting to get in great shape and feel better about themselves to join Hitch Fit.  Make sure that you are 100% committed to this process and the results will come!

Training at Hitch Fit was such an amazing experience.  The positive atmosphere is evident right when you walk in the door.  It’s so good in fact that I am currently working on my training certification and will soon be training clients at Hitch Fit myself!  Micah asked me if I’d like to train and the answer was obviously “YES!”  It’s a huge honor to be asked and I can’t wait to train lots of clients and help them get their life back just like I did!

ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE, CHANGE YOUR BODY AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE?

IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES, WE ARE READY TO HELP YOU!

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Marys story is such an amazing one.  She overcame so much adversity and stuck to the plan all the way through.  I remember her coming in day one and it took nearly 10 minutes for her to take her shirt off to take the before pics.  She was not happy with where she was at and inside was just as bad.  She wanted change and I was 100% confident that change was going to happen.  I take different approaches with different clients.  With Mary I was very straight forward and told her that the choices she had made over the past 2-3 years had caused her to become FAT.  Even though her scale weight was not overweight in most peoples mind 35% of her body was Fat which put her in the obese category.  Too many people focus on scale weight to determine success and health, bodyfat is what is important.  So 1 I tell her YOUR FAT but i knew it was the fire she needed to prove me wrong and change that.  Through her transformation she dropped 25 lbs of fat, almost 16% bodyfat, 5 1/4″ off her belly and 4″ off her hips.  Mary is only 5’2″ and finished at 112 lbs from 135lbs. 

Mary Im so proud of your hard work.  everything that I told you about how i felt about your transformation and what you did was 100% truth, its inspiring what you did and when you left i knew that you would continue living this lifestyle forever.. Your the best!!!!! 

Marys Transformation Video-

“You’re fat, but I will make you fit”-Micah LaCerte

 These are the words that echo in my mind every time I think about how my journey began at Hitchfit. There I was, the heaviest I had ever been and at one of the lowest points of my life when I heard these words from a perfect stranger. I hope my story encourages, motivates and allows for no more excuses to those contemplating transforming their bodies and lifestyle. To those of you whose lives consist of literally doing things for everyone else around you…stop…and take care of you!! And although it was a gift to myself…it is truly the best gift I have ever given.

So, day one, I walked into the gym, conservatively dressed and with every piece of skin covered. Micah, whom I’ve known for all of…hmmm…5 mintues, tells me to take my shirt off so he could take my before pictures. “You have got to be out of your mind,” was seriously my first thought. I didn’t want to take my clothes off for anyone I knew, let alone someone I didn’t know. And in all seriousness and as calm as he could, Micah said, “This is the first step in completely trusting me.” So, I listened to him, dropped my t-shirt, but quickly picked up my sweatshirt to cover myself just one more time before being completely vulnerable to the fact that I was fat and needed help getting fit.

My transformation is different from recent stories in that, I am not a mother trying to get my pre-baby body back. I do not have a husband or a busy/hectic lifestyle. It is just me and so I really have no good excuses as to why I allowed myself to become so unhealthy. I promise you, I wish I had something I could blame it on. But, my unhealthy habits began, 2 ½ years ago with the choice to quit smoking. Ironic I know, but while managing to kick one nasty, visible to everyone, type habit, I had unknowingly picked up another one not as easily recognizable as cigarettes…food!  In the past, I  had not attributed smoking a cigarette to dealing with a stressful situation in my life, but when I didn’t have one light up and something stressful happened, I went for food…of any kind… to make me feel better or to ease my anxiety. So, my food-comforting habits spiraled out of control when my father passed, I had a broken engagement, and suffered a miscarriage in a very short amount of time. Emotionally, I was a mess and the inner turmoil was so much more than what I allowed people to see. Food and soda always put a smile on my face and rarely let me down.

Then, I saw my girlfriend Gwen, who had recently had a baby in June 2009. She looked fabulous before baby and looked fabulous while pregnant. But when I saw her at her birthday party in November, I thought she looked amazing…”not for just having a baby” as is customarily said to women who give birth…but plain and simple she looked amazing! After she gave me her transformation explanation,  my hesitation didn’t come from what I had listened to about the dieting or the working out…it was committing to doing something for myself because as I said earlier, I had never made me a priority in life. So, we partied and drank at the birthday party and I put out of my mind what my friend Gwen had said and for that matter what she looked like…right?

Then Thanksgiving rolled around and my nephew said to me…”Aunt Mary, you are pleasantly plump.” And as I stared at him, my cold as ice stare, my mother followed up his comment with, “Well, sis, it’s not like you’re ugly fat…”

Still, my “ah-ha” moment didn’t come until right after Christmas time when I decided that 2010 was going to be my year…because I was going to make it my year. I contacted my girlfriend Gwen again, who said, “Don’t do it if you’re not serious.” And then I called my girlfriend, Ashlie, who had just started the transformation process. She, too, had just had a baby, and raved about how wonderful she felt.

Fortunately for me and this process, I have a “rule-follower” type personality and am very routine based, so when Micah told me to do something, I just did it. The first month went as slow as molasses, however, when I learned that I had lost 4.66% body fat in one month and I was no longer obese…I was pumped!!!!! There was nothing going to get me down. I went from doing the elliptical 30 minutes a day to running 6-7 days a week, 7 miles a day. I found a “high” in challenging myself and accomplishing new goals. I was tooling along, losing weight, losing body fat, feeling in complete control of my achievements. And then, such is life…a couple of bumps occurred during the process. I had an allergic reaction to some medication that caused hives on the bottoms of my feet, I had to be out of town for work for a couple of weeks and I ended yet another relationship. I thought for certain, I would resort back to my old ways of relying on food to make me feel better. But, with encouragement from friends, family and Micah, I focused in on what I had learned thus far in the transformation. I exercised to relieve stress and low and behold…it made me feel better!!!! I was finally at a turning point, where food was no longer the sole source of my happiness.

Then I pulled a muscle…or so I thought week 11. I was at a point, where I could see the end. I had planned for a 16 week transformation and I had five weeks left. I had a “whoo-hoo” attitude and was ready for the transformation process to end and begin the new challenge of being on my own, holding myself accountable. But, the pulled muscle never went away, the pain just continued to get worse. I couldn’t lift my leg without picking it up with my hands, let alone run any more on it. So, long story short, I ended up on crutches with a stress fracture in my femur. I was devastated!!!! The medical instruction was no weight bearing activity for 6 weeks, so I was certain I would have to stop training.  After talking with Gwen and Micah, it was decided…I would change my 16 week transformation goal to 20 weeks and concentrate on arms while my leg healed. I hobbled around the gym on my pink, faux-gem, bedazzled crutches while Micah accommodated the situation with creative workouts. Staying positive was the only way to persevere…and as the saying goes, “Fall seven times and stand up 8.”  I remember one day going into the gym and hearing about the push-up competition between the women. My instinct initially was that there’s no way I could participate. It’s amazing what one can accomplish when you tell yourself “I can” rather than “I can’t.” Maybe I would have been able to do more if I had had two legs, but the achievement wasn’t about the amount of push-ups, it was about not making excuses. You see, I had a temporary disadvantage, but I was not disabled.

The irony of overcoming this leg obstacle was the thing that had control of me when I started the transformation process became the only thing I could control…I had to control what I ate or I would not continue to lose weight. I fully comprehended now what Micah had been telling me all along…diet, diet, diet. So, from week 11 to week 16, I was not able to participate in fat-burning cardio like running or the elliptical. I controlled what I ate and focused on my arm workouts. Then week 16, I began swimming morning and night to get my cardio workouts in because it was low impact on my joints. My misdiagnosed stress fracture turned into having bone deterioration of my ankles, hips and lower lumbar. So, I was cleared from the doctors to do swimming and only tolerable leg workouts. So, the last 3-4 weeks, Micah was creative in the Tabata and the infamous red hill!!!!! Without cardio or leg workouts, I still lost from week 11 to week 20, 15 pounds of fat and 9% body fat. Eating properly is key during any weight loss/fat loss/getting in shape regimen, but it was crucial for me during my transformation.

The benefits of the transformation process are far beyond the outer appearance. Micah equipped me with such a strong educational foundation about food, cardio, and weight lifting that is specific to me that I will never be what I was five months ago. I truly am a more positive person and the word “happy” can’t describe the way I feel. But, I am happy all the time…seriously all the time.

Micah, thank you for believing in me before I did, thank you for inspiring me to be better and for being one of the most genuine people I have known. You have an amazing gift and I will forever be grateful for this experience. It has truly changed me…thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me have a better life.

ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE, CHANGE YOUR BODY AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE?

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I am so proud of Brandi for what she accomplished. Brandi started at 38.7% Bodyfat which is only 1.3% away from being Morbidy Obese, even though her bodyweight wasn’t majorly overweight her body was made up of amost 40% fat.   For her to drop her bodyfat to under 20%, its just AMAZING.. she  turned her life around 100% now being in a  bikini/athletic range of bodyfat.   What she did body wise was very amazing but how she changed inside is what really hit home for me.  I know how important it is for herself and her family for the rest of her life.  I also know that she can now teach those around her that they can do it too.  This mother is now looking like a Bikini Model and So confident that she can take on anything that presents itself.  Im crossing my fingers but hopefully will encourage her to step on stage as a Diva Bikini Model for the Wbff in the future.  We will see!!!!

 Brandi.. Clients like you are why I do what I do.  All that I ever ask is  live as active and healthy as possible for the rest of your life.  I am very proud of you and wish you nothing but happiness for the rest of your life.

Brandis Transformation Video

 Brandi’s starting numbers

1-5-10

Age -34

Height-  5’4”

Weight-  154.4 lbs

Body Fat- 38.7%

Fat – 59.76lbs

Muscle- 94.64lbs

Hips- 41 ¼”

Stomach- 34”

Brandi’s starting numbers

6-12-10

Weight- 120.4 lbs

Body Fat- 19.83%

Fat- 23.88 lbs

Muscle- 96.52 lbs

Hips- 35 ¼”

Stomach- 26 ½  “

Brandi’s Inspirational Car Wreck- Its was Fate

My story with Micah begins and ends with tears. I am a mother, a wife, a business owner, and a friend to many.  But before I met Micah, I felt very empty inside – even though my outside surroundings were full and vibrant.

The love of my life, Ty, was born in May 2005.  With this brand new person in my life, I became overwhelmed with responsibility.  How in the world could I keep it all together?  I owned a business, I had laundry to do, and a baby who needed my attention all the time, I had a husband who got put on the back-burner for everything because I simply didn’t have time to make him feel important, I had friends I barely spoke to (and lost) because I didn’t take time for them either, and did I mention laundry???  So officially in May of 2005, I became the happiest person in the world because of my son.  Unfortunately, at the same time, my eating habits and lifestyle were spinning out of control and I became very unhappy inside.  (*note my weight right after giving birth to Ty was around 130-135 pounds).

Fast forward four years.  It is Winter 2009.  My weight is now around 155-160 pounds (sometimes possibly pushing165 pounds).  What in the world happened over 4 years that made me gain so much weight?  I can tell you exactly.  It was excuses.  I am too busy!!!  So I got McDonalds for breakfast (or totally skip breakfast in some cases), had Taco Bell for lunch, and carry-out Applebee’s for dinner….EVERYDAY!   I had so much work to do – there was no way I was going to make time to exercise.  Lord, I felt I barely had time to breathe let alone pop in one of my many unopened exercise DVD’s to get in a workout.  Excuses, excuses, excuses…   

My friend Gwen, (a former client/transformation of Micah’s) (http://hitchfit.com/micahhitchfit-com/2009/12/30/before-afters/gwen/), came over to my house shortly after she finished her transformation…and she looked amazing!  She had recently had a baby and lost a lot of weight and had this beautiful glow about her.  I asked her what her “secret” was – thinking that I would run off to the store the minute she left and buy the magic pill she had been taking.  Gwen told me her success came from a personal trainer named Micah.  She had been seeing him to help her lose weight and he was teaching her how to eat.  Gwen was my little angel that stepped into my life at probably one of the lowest points of my life.  She gave me Micah’s information and off to the internet I went to look at his website and I started setting up my appointments. 

January 5, 2010.  My workouts with Micah began.  I cried that morning.  I didn’t think I could possibly workout and be successful.  However, through my journey I found out that Micah’s heart is stronger than any other muscle on his body.  He is probably one of the most caring people I know because of how compassionate he is about your life.  From day one, he saw right through me…he knew I was hurting – and took his time during my transformation to find out where my broken pieces were….and he helped me mend them.  He pushed me to failure in most of my exercises – but what he was doing was breaking me down only to build me back up.  He never once made me feel like I was weak…..but when I was feeling weak – he would remind me of how strong I was and that I could do it for “5 more seconds.”  And guess what, I did.

June 2010.  By now Micah is a dear friend.  He knows my quirks.  He knows my story.  He knows I am succeeding.  Every time I would drive to work out with Micah – I would dread the butt – kicking I was about to endure.  But every time I walked out of his gym I felt like I could conquer the world.  I followed his plan.  He gave me directions – and I took them very, very seriously.  The diet was strict – but never one time did I cheat on ANY food.  Not even a nibble of a cookie.  Not even a lick of icing off of a cake.  Not even a sip of soda pop.  I followed his exercise plans and MADE TIME for myself to exercise and change my life.  And I followed what he said because I believe in him.  And guess what, I succeeded.

Last week of June 2010.  It’s my last session.  My drive to workout with Micah was different this time.  I didn’t dread the butt-kicking.  Rather, I cried because it was over.  In fact, I cried the entire session!  He took time through my tears to recap how much I have changed my life, my son’s life, and my future because of diet, exercise and dedication.  Micah and Diana embraced me with hugs.  Their chemistry together is inspiring – and even though I wasn’t one of Diana’s clients – she always treated me as a friend.  So needless to say – Diana’s hugs meant a lot on my emotional last day.  Micah became such an important part of my life because he changed my life. It was really hard to say goodbye.  One of my fondest moments with Micah is when he complimented me for the very first time about ¾ of the way into my transformation and called me “Skinny Mini.” You see, Micah doesn’t hand out compliments like candy – I found you have to earn it.  At that point I knew I had made it!

I stand here today a better mommy, wife, business owner, and friend.  I am strong inside and out.  I have the ability to control my life – as Micah taught me.  My marriage is stronger than it has ever been.  I love running around playing baseball with my son. Before Micah, I would have rather taken a nap than play outside.  That is a sad thought.  I can organize my life better because I have energy, direction, and will-power.  I want to inspire other moms out there who are stuck in a rut like I was.  There is hope.  I promise diet and exercise will change your life.

Thank you to my husband who supported me from day one.  He works so hard for our family and sacrificed so much so I could work out.  Micah is currently working with him and changing his life too.  My husband is the most amazing man and held my hand through my transformation.  Thank you to my son Ty who wants to challenge me to the PLANK all the time!  He is learning great things from what I have learned.  He will be a better, stronger, healthier little boy because of Micah being in our lives.  Thank you to Gwen – I firmly believe God planted you in my life for this particular purpose – you came to me when I needed someone the most – you were and always will be my rock.  Mary and Ashlie – who worked out with Micah the same time I did and helped encourage me.  You girls became lifelong friends and we shared one of the hardest journeys of our life together through Micah.  And lastly, thank you to Micah for wiping my tears from day one and allowing me to reach the potential you knew I always had.  Your purpose in life has clearly been established.  You are a dear friend and I can never explain to you how much I appreciate the tools for life you have left me with.  And please know that I will always do 5 more seconds whenever I feel like giving up!
Brandi

ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE, CHANGE YOUR BODY AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE?

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Ehsan Numbers
Lost 43.5lbs Of Fat
Lost over 20% Body Fat
Lost 8 3/4″ Off His Stomach

Im Very Proud of you buddy.  Through this we accomplished a great transformation and more importantly I made a great new friend!!!

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When I first started working with Micah, I could hardly do a push up, and could only do about 20 body weight squats before my legs got all wobbly. Today i stand proud, being able to do more then 50 push ups in a row and stronger and leaner then i have ever been in my entire life. I came to Micah at a really all time low in my life. We had just returned home from vacationing from Forida, and i was the most depressed i have ever been. i was near 200 pounds and wearing size 38 pants and large and x large t shirts. I hated the way i looked, i slept all the time and had no energy for anything and was not motivated about life at all. Then one day it just hit me, i looked in the mirror and i was not happy about the way i looked, and i knew it was time for a change.

I joined a local gym and started working out, i looked at the way the trainers interacted with the people and i did not like it, seemed so routine and unfriendly. I see a lot of other people working out with personal trainers, and they keep doing the same boring exercises over and over again. That NEVER happens with Micah. Even after all this time i trained with him, I am constantly amazed by how he keeps coming up with new things that I’ve never seen anyone else do.

Try a few sessions with Micah and you’ll see for yourself. I could have hired any personal trainer I wanted. But i knew after the first session, I’m sticking with Micah. I was friends with Micah on facebook for a long time and would always see pictures of his transformations and was always amazed by them, i sent him a message and he responded quickly. I told him i would do whatever it took, any sacrifice big or small i would make to finally be happy. He not only became my personal trainer but also a great friend, he genuinely cares about how you are doing and what has happened in your life to get you to the point that you are and that’s why i stuck with him. I followed his diet, exercise program and fast forward today i am in the best shape of my life. Through winter, the flu, job changes, and other obstacles we pushed through it and never gave up.

During the time that you coached me, i have enjoyed the BEST HEALTH i have ever attained. As a result of your customized sessions, I enjoyed a superior level of strength, stamina and flexibility that, ultimately, made me happier, calmer, more productive and boosted my self-esteem. He clearly possesses a wealth of knowledge which he freely shares with his clients. One thing is for sure, although I got tired, I never got bored. After just a few workouts with Micah, I saw and felt immediate changes to my body and posture. I also felt more energized and confident. Ask him for his special treat – the red hill, or even better them mean green calf machine.

You had an outstanding ability to connect with people and as peope striving to be better, not just about money in your pocket. You were always open and worked hard to understand and respect me as an individual. Last but not least, you coached me with the right way to overcome my worst habits and bad fitness attitudes. You were my role model and you always embodied the wise path to progress. Most importantly, you made me laugh brother!!

Everything you taught me and all the patience and faith you showed me have kept fitness at the top of my mind. Because of you, Micah, I seek out opportunities to pursue healthy lifestyles everywhere i go and i am dedicated to making you proud of what i achieve.

Micah LaCerte

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It means a lot to me to be able to share Phil’s awesome transformation story with you. At 58 years old, Phil first came to me in May 2009, he was ready for a change, he was unhappy with his health and his body, he was on medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, his body was at 21.3% and his heart and lungs were not in good condition, we could barely make it through ten minutes of a work out at that point.  His goals were to get healthy first and foremost, put on some muscle and get lean.

Phil celebrated his 59th birthday this past week and we decided it was high time we share his inspiring success story! Phil is literally younger physically now than he was a year ago. Over the past year Phil has more than successfully achieved his initial goals, he has built an impressive 8 pounds of lean muscle tissue, he has dropped his body fat into the better than excellent category at 13%, and to top it all off you’ve got to check out his six pack abs! Not only that, he is a leader in the Hitch Fit challenges such as Push ups, he is top 5 in the gym, completing a whopping 81 push ups without breaking perfect form and beating out guys half his age.

Phil has simply been a joy to work with. He has a smile on his face every time he walks into the gym. He is always positive, he is always encouraging to the people around him and everyone loves having him around. He is a hard worker and will push himself to the max, and as a result his strength has increased dramatically!

Congratulations Phil! All your hard work has paid off and is STILL paying off. Super proud of you and so honored to be a part of this journey with you!

Phil’s Story

“I woke up one morning from yet another restless night and said to myself  I am not getting any younger and changes have to be made. That was my initial inspiration. I think about places that I have never been and aspire for and that became my goal. (Healthier and better shape)

The sacrifices have certainly been worth the rewards. When I reflect back I see a fairly healthy man that has always been active playing baseball, coaching baseball, exercising and involved in outdoor activities. That being said I am proof of how quickly a person can take a vacation from eating right and keeping active.

I decided I had enough of waking up tired, going to bed tired and wearing down quickly on vacations and other fun ventures.

The answer to my problems must be on the internet I thought, everything else is there.

It was a quick google search and ah! Priest Holmes a great Football running back getting the Hitch Fit workout on a video that popped up and I new that was where I would begin.

During the first 5 minutes of my earlier training sessions I confirmed my lack of condition. I came close to the point of passing out just after a few jumping jacks.

You know if you want to get somewhere bad enough you will push through pain, adversity and just about anything else that gets in the way. I think the Hitch Fit mental preparation that Diana and Micah took me through was part of what kept me coming back.

I began to understand the importance of the plan: The right foods the right amounts and the right frequencies combined with fat burning exercises and alternating workouts that was all needed strategy to overcome those misconceptions that I had learned incorrectly over the past years. Diana and Micah had to repeat them over and over at first, but soon I got it and I realized it was a new way of life.

The results are reality I use to think the before and after photos were faked up, but I see transformations going on around me. I almost didn’t believe my photos except remember of course I was there and I know for certain the pain was real.

I can conclude by saying thanks Hitch Fit, Diana and Micah for the knowledge, the loyalty and commitment and most important the motivation that drove me through to my transformation and a healthier life. At my last medical appointment my physician took me off my blood pressure and my cholesterol medication.”

I am a believer!

Phil Rizzuti

Phil stylin in his new 2010 Corvette

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Daiquiri, (Yes that’s her real name!) first came to Diana  expressing that she was almost 40 years old and wanted to take her fitness to another level. She was consistently working out, but wasn’t seeing the results and changes in her body that she wanted. When Daiquiri first started she visually didn’t look overweight, but after checking her body fat we found that she was at 28%. Daiquiri’s “trouble spot” had always been her legs, genetically the majority of her fat was being stored there, so this was an area that she was really hoping to improve on.

10 weeks into her program, Daiquiri had already seen amazing results, including beginning to see the coveted definition in her legs! Her final measurements showed what we like to refer to as “Super Rock Star” results! The caliper pinch on Daiquiri’s thigh was literally HALF of what it was when we she first started in January 2010, her new measurement put her at 17% body fat, that means she lost 11% in 12 weeks! Not only that, but she now has an INSANE six pack!!  Super proud of Daiquiri’s hard work, commitment, dedication and consistency. She’s a true example of what can be achieved when you put the work in and make the right choices! Congrats Daiquiri, you Rock!!

Starting Weight: 132.2 lbs
Starting Body Fat: 28%

Ending Weight: 121.4
Ending Body Fat: 17%

Inches Lost:
Glutes – 3 1/2 inches lost!
Bellybutton – 4 inches lost!
Thigh – 1 1/2 inches lost!

Daiquiri’s Story:
“When I started with Diana, I was a “skinny fat” mom about to be 40 who thought I worked out and ate right. For the most part, I was doing okay, but I wasn’t pushing myself nearly as hard as I could have, or even as hard as I thought I was. My eating habits were pretty good (5-6 small meals a day) and I worked out 5-6 days per week but I just wasn’t getting where I wanted to be. Let me tell you, Diana rocks! She really knows her stuff and after tweaking my daily food intake and workout plans, I saw results within the first few weeks! Just changing those 2 things really helped – but the one thing that worked best of all was her ability to really me beyond my perceived peak performance. She doesn’t let you stop where you “think” you can – she pushes you beyond it in a fun and motivating way. Every time I would think I can’t do one more push up, run any further/faster or do more leg extension, I would just think back to my first session with her where I said “I can’t do that” and she said “oh yes you can – now just try it”…..and she was right!

Thanks Diana – I’m so happy to have found you to help me with my fitness goals. I had tried other trainers, but you are by far the one who got me the furthest and I can’t thank you enough for all the encouragement and help along the way!”
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In 5 1/2 month Lauras numbers are staggering
Age-27
Height-5’9″
Weight Loss-37 lbs
Dress Size From a 12/13 to 4
Bodyfat % Loss-17%
Inches Lost in Hips-8″
Inches Lost in Stomach-7″

SHE STEPPED ON STAGE TO SHOW HER NEW BODY AND LIFESTYLE!!!

This Hitch Fit Transformation is one of the most inspiring and biggest body changes I have been through as a trainer. Laura came in day one wanting change both physically and emotionally. Her body fat put her in the range of Obese and she couldnt even do a pushup. It was like starting from ground zero and building this masterpiece for her final transformation. Her story is very inspiring and pictures are amazing. She has changed as a person inside and out. She now has the “GLOW” which i describe as that person who walks in a room and is always bright!!! All I have to say is she is wearing a size 4 now. The first time in her life !!!!! I am so proud of her , many people just see the before and after pics, i got to see someone grow into a person that will pay it forward and help so many people close to her that want that same feeling and level of fitness and health.

In April of 2008 I started getting very sick. I was having symptoms I had not dealt with before and other symptoms I had been fighting since I was a kid were getting worse. I thought it was because I was working so much and was just run down, but in May 2008 I was getting to where I could barely function. My Vasovagal Syncope (I was diagnosed with in October 2004) was getting worse; I was constantly tired and falling asleep at abnormal times; I was having daily migraines, constant nausea, and random 103 degree fevers; my intolerance to cold was getting worse and now I had started developing an intolerance to heat where my feet were swelling and feeling like they were on fire; and I was having severe pain in my lower back and shooting pain down my arms. I was a mess!!!

I am currently 27 years old and I had been dealing with many of these symptoms, since I was a kid and had seen many specialists over the years without any progress other than my cardiologist discovering the syncope. The meds for that helped but not enough to continue taking them. I had given up on finding an answer and feeling better. Finally in June 2008 I was referred to a Neurology Specialist who for the first time since I was in 5th grade had the answer: I have what is called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or P.O.T.S. I had now developed every symptom which includes the Syncope, adrenal fatigue, random fevers, constant nausea, Dysautonomia and more. In addition to P.O.T.S, I had muscle blockage in my back and neck which was causing the pain. I was immediately started on a prescription for the POTS and was put into physical therapy for my back.

Over the Summer of 2008 I gradually started getting better and had learned from my physical therapist how out of shape I was and that some of my muscles were so underdeveloped my brain could not even tell them how to flex on its own. When I was in college I had learned a lot about health and nutrition and had been working out with trainers at a gym. I was addicted to it then, but had fallen out of my routine after my grandma’s passing and my 4-wheeling accident. From that time I learned several things about myself: I do the best with weights when I have someone pushing me and coaching me, but I had some bad experiences with trainers and had become very picky about the kind of trainer I wanted to work with and their methods, including their position on a person’s diet.

In August of 2008 I by chance got in contact with Micah Lacerte on MySpace. I read about his gym and his success with transformations and sent him a message. I was pleasantly surprised at his prompt reply, his professionalism and willingness to answer my long laundry list of questions. He was very patient with me and took genuine interest in my condition and my improvement with my physical therapy. We talked off and on for a little over a year about his methods of training, views on diet, my condition, what his approach for me would be based on what he knew, and staying in touch on my progress. I knew I had to be not only physically prepared, but I had to be mentally and emotionally prepared to start my journey to a healthier, stronger me.

This time came a little over a year after I first started speaking with Micah, in late 2009. My real estate office had finished doing a Biggest Loser contest during the summer, in which I got 2nd and were getting ready to start a new session, which I was signed up for. People asked me why did I sign up and would tell me I looked great and they didn’t know how I had any weight to lose. I remember thinking, yeah; well you haven’t seen me without my clothes on. This helped me realize my motivation and the fact I was finally 100% prepared and committed to starting my journey of my personal transformation. I met with Micah in late 2009 to speak about my goals and to take my measurements. I started out at over 29% body fat – that was hard to take – and wearing a size 12 or 13. My goal was to get down to 15% body fat, so we decided to do a 16 week program consisting of me lifting weights with Micah 3 times per week and doing my cardio on my own the other days. He set up my meal plan for me and the next week the hard work began.

I say hard work, not to scare anyone, but it is the truth. It is hard to make a commitment; it is hard to show up every day at the gym and to make the correct, positive choices every day from choosing to eat the right food, to not drinking or not drinking as much, to staying positive and even removing negative influences from your life. However, it gets easier with every day and eventually it becomes a habit or rather a way of life – an extremely positive one – and before you know it, your life has changed in a way that I honestly did not imagine. I had no idea when I started this Journey with Micah where I would be at the end – I did not realize the changes that were about to take place not only in my body, but also my mind, my soul, my life and in the lives of those around me.

Day 1 was a Tuesday and we did upper body. I could not even do a push up and I joked with Micah, but was actually serious, that he should video tape me struggling through his work out. I knew he was tough and would push me, but I really didn’t have a clue until I started working out with him. I remember thinking, what the heck did I get myself into and I will be doing good if I don’t get sick or pass out. At the same time though, I had a smile on my face as I knew this was the first step to reaching my goal. Micah was awesome – he pushed me, but he was also very aware of my condition with P.O.T.S and took that into account. See, I have shortness of breath with POTS and sudden movements, especially up and down can trigger the syncope. I made it through my first work out and even though I was exhausted and my arms felt like jell-o, I couldn’t wait until our next appointment on Thursday.

Thursday came and when I walked into HitchFit Gym my right arm was stuck in a 45 Degree angle – it had been that way since Wednesday and even though I tried to stretch it didn’t want to budge. We all still joke around and laugh about me asking him if this was normal that day. Micah told me it would work itself out and that working out would actually help it. Thursday was lower body and I walked out with my legs shaking and an arm that wouldn’t move. Driving that day was interesting as I drive a standard so pushing the clutch in and trying to shift with my right arm was not much fun at the time, but now I look back and it brings a smile to my face to see how much I have progressed. That Friday night after we did another upper body workout, I had to go show houses to some of my buyers and I could barely walk up the stairs in the house. This was week 1 and the start to a great journey that cultivated into a new set of goals I did not know possible.

I never got discouraged from being sore – in fact it motivated me. Micah educated me on some supplements to take like amino acids including glutamine and reminded me the importance of stretching, which helped tremendously. I took my workouts with Micah, my cardio, and my meal plan seriously and started seeing results very quickly – results that I had never got with other trainers. Some people may say my workout and eating habits sort of became an obsession, but to me they just became a part of my life – a part of me. Working out is addicting and it is amazing how much better you feel physically, mentally and emotionally.

Every day with Micah was a new and different day with new exercises or variations – there were never two days that were the same. He even showed me how to keep cardio from becoming boring by changing up intensity for example. Micah pushed me past what I thought were my limits and made me realize I was capable of so much more, something that was hard for me when it came to my body and athletic ability. I found something else I had not expected and that is a great friend in Micah as well as with others at HitchFit. Micah is not only an awesome trainer, but he is also an awesome person and one of the most down to earth people I know. He genuinely cares about his clients and friends and wants them to be healthy. He also knows that everyone’s bodies are different and that healthy for one person is different for another. My program with him was what was best for me and it was constantly changing as my body was changing.

I started to see a huge change in myself and not just physically. I was more confident, I was happier, I was at a higher place of peace within myself and I started setting higher goals. About a month after starting to work out with Micah, I ran in a charity 5k run and completed it without stopping in 33:44 minutes. I took this as motivation in the gym and started competing against myself to improve my time. I also decided after some issues with the meds I was on for POTS to stop taking them, and through working out, eating better and using different vitamins controlling my POTS condition. It has not always been easy, but so far I have done well and I am healthier. I still have POTS but I have made my body healthier and have improved, thus controlling the symptoms the majority of the time.

Another large challenge – goal came towards the end of January of this year, when there was talk of the Liberty, MO Fitness Figure competition coming up on April 23rd and I asked Micah if he thought I could be ready. He said he thought it would be a great experience and if I was willing to commit to the work out and meal plan I could be ready. My goal had just moved from reach 15% to reaching 10% to 12%. We knew I would be smaller in muscle mass, but it would be a great starting point and learning experience for me to see if competing is something I want to do. So, we started working on the new goal and I was thus introduced to the world of Tabata, carb cycling and either two a day work outs or three. I was so excited about competing, and even though I really did not know what was in store for me I knew it was something I had to do – I had to prove to myself that I could.

I did just that with Micah’s help and support, Diana’s coaching on posing and walking, and the support of friends and family. The competition was an awesome experience and I learned so much. I plan on competing again in the fall, but this time I will have more muscle mass!! I made a lot of friends along the way and most of all I discovered strength, a discipline and will power within myself I did not know existed. I am going to continue training with Micah and I look forward to achieving the new goals we’ve set and preparing for my next competition. I am also going to try and get back into some modeling work – which is something I thought, would never be possible again – and who knows what else.

What I do know is this: Anything is possible if you are willing to put your fears and excuses aside and admit to yourself what you want to achieve; and then write down what you want or what your goal is, visualize it, tell others and then start on the path to achieving your goals. Please do not let others knock you off your path – they just don’t understand or are jealous and as I have come to learn, if they really care about you, they will come around as they see you changing and achieving your goals. If they do not then “Let them go!” Let go of the negative influences whether they are people, events or things and focus on the positive! If you do this you will be amazed what you can conquer, what you’ll learn about yourself and new opportunities that will come into your life.
I surpassed what I thought was possible and reach 12.5% body fat and now wearing a Size 4 Dress and Size 4 jeans – a size I have never been able to wear until now!!!
Good Luck to those who are currently taking steps and to those who are thinking about becoming a healthier you. If you are reading this and wondering if you can do this, don’t wonder – KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS, ANYONE CAN!!!

Thank you Micah for your dedication to helping me achieve my goals and also to your dedication of helping others – for truly caring about the health of people and taking great steps to do this around the World. Thank you to everyone at HitchFit Gym, to my friends and family for being a part of my life and for your support along the way.

Are you ready to take the next step and change your life.  Diana and I will do everything we can to get you in the best shape of your life.  Regardless of where you liveYou can be the next LAURA..

Micah LaCerte and Diana Chaloux

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My latest Transformation Ashlie is a 34 year old mother of 4. She also works fulltime so you can only imagine trying to juggle everything. She started with me a few months after having her 4th child and was finally ready to make the changes in her life that needed to be made to her her body and health first. The visual changes are the obvious but the changes within her lifestyle has made her more energetic and will help her keep more balance. Ashlie still holds the longest wall sit at Hitch Fit Gym 5:20 ( the video is below) Also to mention she did this after 10 minutes of leg extensions so Im sure she will show up one day if her record is beat and smash it again. Ashlie Dropped over 20 lbs of Fat, 11% bodyfat, lost almost 4 ” on stomach and 3″ on hips. Im very proud of the changes you made to look and feel better

Ashlies Stats in 4 months
Starting weight- 149.4 Ending weight- 130.4
Starting Body Fat %- 30.85% Ending Body Fat % 19.66
Starting Total Fat- 46.09 lbs Ending Total Fat- 25.64 lbs
Starting Stomach- 36″ Ending – 32 1/8″
Starting Hips- 40 1/2″ Ending Hips 37 1/2″

Ashlies Testiomonial

It’s 4:30am and my alarm’s going off.  I have no energy and can barely get out of bed.  I pray that God gives me the strength to get up, go to work and do all of the things that a mother of four must do in order to complete her day.  By the time I get home from my ten hour shift at work, I will still have to get dinner on the table, clean up and get the kids ready for bed.  All while trying to reserve a few minutes of “me” time before I pass out because I can barely keep my eyes open!!   That was my life before God answered my prayers and sent me Micah!!  I just had my fourth child and was having a hard time not only losing the baby weight but I seemed to be just “functioning” and not truly living my life.   I was always so tired, no matter how much sleep I got and I wasn’t always able to enjoy the time I had with my kids because I had no energy to pay attention or interact with them. 

I had heard about Micah through a friend who went through his program.  I saw how wonderful she looked and how energized she became, I was so jealous.  I took her advice and decided to do something about it.  On my first day Micah went over my diet plan and low and behold, I wasn’t eating as well as I thought.  He explained food labels and broke the ingredients down into how they affect your body and metabolism.  He taught me what to eat, how often and how much.  He couldn’t have made it any easier and explained to me that diet is an essential part of weight loss.  Then the “torture”, I mean workouts began.  My first workout with Micah was upper body and by the time I left the gym I couldn’t even lift my hand up to move my hair out of my face.  So I drove all the way home with my hair covering one eye….  I couldn’t help but wonder what the hell I had gotten myself into but I went back for more.  I lifted twice a week with Micah and did cardio every day on my own.  I started getting more energy and didn’t feel like passing out by 7pm.  After a few weeks of training I finally starting to see some results. 

My biggest hurdle was food.  Yes, Micah lays it all out for you and makes it so simple but as a mother of four I had to prepare two separate meals, one for me and another for the rest of the family.  I did well for the first several weeks but then I seemed to hit a wall.  I started cheating, thinking it wouldn’t have too much of an effect on my weight loss.  Then came the day to weight in and I realized just how much diet plays its role.  I had NO CHANGE in the two weeks that I worked out all because I cheated, dang those sticky buns!  But Micah was always there to motivate me and get me back on track.  He never lectured or scolded me but just simply laid it out, you have to eat well in order to look GREAT.  After some better planning and motivating my family to eat healthier, things got so much easier.  Now my entire family is eating healthier and making better choices.

Ultimately I went from a size 10/12 to a size 4!  I have never been a size 4, not even in high school!  I’m happier and feel fantastic, I no longer have any problems finding the energy to start my day and have plenty well into the evenings.  Now I  play and interact with my children like never before and have grown closer to my entire family.  Even though my days are still long and still full of motherly duties, I know that I’m a better mother physically and mentally.  Micah promised a physical transformation but what he didn’t tell me was that it would be a mental one too.  Micah, I owe you so much and am so thankful for everything you helped me achieve.  God has gifted you with knowledge, understanding and the ability to motivate and encourage others to take control of their lives.  Little did I know when I prayed to God for strength that he would send an angel like you to give it to me!!!  GOD BLESS YOU MICAH!

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Exciting News to Share with you.  1 on 1 and Online Hitch Fit Personal Training Clients Gwen and Greg are featured for their Hard work in the New Kansas City Fitness Magazine , You may recognize the Cy Young Winner Zach Greinke on the Cover.  Both of these clients did an amazing job having 2 different start points and overall goals but both of them not only reached their goal, they smashed them.  Gwen Came in 8 weeks after having her beautiful baby and wanted to get her body back.  In only 3 months she dropped 13% bodyfat and over 20lbs .  She finished at 115 lbs, 15.31% bodyfat and the best shape of her life.  This is proof that you can get your body back after having a child.  You have to work hard and live a healthy lifestyle but it can be done.  Gwen looks amazing!!!

Greg came in as a hardgainer wanting to add muscle and see his abs for the first time in his life.  I am very proud of him because I understand being a hardgainer myself how hard and how much disipline you must have with training and consuming enough food to add muscle.  In only 3 months greg got down to an amazing 5.63% bodyfat and gained some solid muscle.   Greg is in the best shape of his life.  Look at those 6-Pack Abs. In the future he plans on possibly competing in a fitness model or bodybuilding compitition. Greg amazing work buddy..

Awesome High Intensity Workout to try

50 Reps Leg Press http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP4cTUW1W58

100 Reps of Leg Extension http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMEJBLTEAWc

250 Reps of Calf Raises http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYOWQYTMrno

Mary loses 40 lbs of fat at 50 years old
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