41 years old Mother of 2, Wife and Business Owner, needless to say Kelley is very busy. Does this sound like you or sound like someone you know? Talk about Inspirational WOW.  Yes the pictures are amazing, the weight loss numbers and inches lost are great but the main thing I loved seeing through Kelleys Transformation was how much she smiled.  She found her inner and outer happiness again and learned a new lifestyle that she will teach her family.  You know what I get from this transformation?  That excuses need to be throw out the window, Kelley is juggling many thing and still made it a huge part of her life, anyone can do this but YOU HAVE TO BE READY FOR CHANGE AND HAVE TO WANT IT

During her Transformation - Kelley lost 47 lbs of Fat, Lost 21.2% Bodyfat, Lost 9″ Around her stomach, lost 7 1/2″ around her hips and lost 8 dress sizes!!!

Kelleys Story

Believe.  Transform. Inspire.  These words truly describe the foundation of my experience with Micah at HitchFit.  Summer of 2010 was a difficult time for me.  I weighed around 180 pounds and was unhappy with my body.  I was living a blessed life – a supportive, loving husband, two wonderful children and a good job.   Yet as a working Mom, I was incredibly busy and I put everyone’s needs ahead of my own.  As a result, I squeezed in an occasional workout (although my current definition of a workout is vastly different than what I did then!) and my diet consisted of fast food, my kid’s left-overs and consistently poor choices.   I tried every diet and did great…for 2 – 3 days, then would go back to my poor choices.  I was always thinking about losing weight and getting in shape but never was willing to make the long-term sacrifices to do so.  I avoided mirrors but when I would catch my reflection, I would often do a double-take, wondering ‘who is that overweigh woman looking at me?’  I was letting life control me, rather than controlling my life.

In mid-August, my husband, Greg, told me about a friend, Brandi Wisdom that had lost a lot of weight.  He suggested that I contact her to find out how she got in shape.  I didn’t hesitate and sent her an e-mail.  As I awaited her response, I so hoped that her success was easy – a pill, a cream, some trick that would magically make the fat disappear.  Brandi responded and shared with me her transformation story.  She was so enthusiastic and looked so amazing; I wanted to experience what she went through and share in her enthusiasm.  I contacted Micah immediately and he explained that he would be happy to work with me but I was 7th on the waiting list and it could be at least 6 weeks before we could begin training.    I impatiently waited and finally we determined that I would start on September 27^th.

Kelleys Transformation Video- She tells you how she did it!!!

I was so nervous on my first day at HitchFit.  I had no idea what to expect, what the diet would be but I was ready for whatever was in store.  I was ready to take back control over my life and make the necessary choices.  During that very difficult first workout, Micah explained the process – workout with him twice a week, burn significant calories by doing cardio, and following the strict diet – and the HitchFit philosophy – believe in myself, know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I could achieve my goals and give 110%.  There was no doubt in my mind.  I knew I could do it and I knew that I that the experience would change me.

During that first week, I realized how laughable my pre-HitchFit workouts truly were!   I worked harder, pushed myself beyond limits I didn’t think possible and spent more time on elipticals and treadmills in that first week than I had the entire previous year….and I loved it.  The diet was difficult, at first.  The hardest part was cleansing my body from sugar and processed foods.   I had no idea how addicted I was to sugar and caffeine and how those 2 items affected my attitude and my mood!  Once I was eating clean and understood how good food choices actually fuel your body, I didn’t look back!    Although I grew tired of broccoli and grilled chicken, it is still my favorite meal!

I loved my workouts with Micah.  I complained when he asked me to do something that I thought to be impossible but secretly, I loved each and every exercise.  He pushed me further than I thought possible and encouraged me every step of the way.   Just when I thought that the workouts would get easier, he pushed me to the next level:  more reps, heavier weights, more sprints up the Red Hill.  Every week, my body got smaller, my muscles had a little more definition and my confidence became stronger.  I felt great!

As I began to take control of my body, I also began to take control of my life.  I found that the more positive I was about myself, the more positive I was about my life.  I also was able to identify areas that were negatively impacting me.  This empowerment gave me the courage to make changes and let go of those influences that were negatively affecting me.  This was somewhat of an ‘aha’ process for me – the understanding that I was in control of all aspects of my life.

The last few months of my transformation were a little disappointing for me – it was taking longer for the weight to come off.  Initially, that was bothersome but I never lost sight of the goal.  Although it took me a couple months longer, I still achieved my goal.  I reached 138 pounds!  I went from a tight size 14 to a fit size 8.  I had muscles in my biceps and calves that I didn’t think existed.

The success that I found during my transformation continues to inspire me today.  I believe that anything is possible – as long as you are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve and you have the support structure in place to assist you along the way.

For all of those who are beginning their journey, my advice is simple:

1.  Believe in yourself!

2.  Have an accountability partner.  For me, this was Micah’s role.  In addition to being my trainer, I was accountable to him every single week.   This made my decision-making rather easy.

3.  Have a cheerleader.  Despite the excitement for the positive changes, this is not an easy process (nothing worth having is easy!).  There are times that you will stumble, maybe even fall.  Your cheerleader will be there to help pick you up, encourage you through the entire process.  Greg filled this role so well!

4.  Journal your food and exercise.  I used Daily Plate at Livestrong.com so I knew my numbers – the breakdown of the food I was eating, how many calories I was consuming and how many I was burning.

There are so many people that made my transformation an easier one and to all of them, I am eternally grateful.  Greg believed in me every step of the way.  He never let me lose sight of what was important and always had a positive comment to keep me on track.  My family & friends were great cheerleaders as well.  Rarely did a day go by that I didn’t receive an encouraging call or accolade.  The trainers at HitchFit are amazing:  Stephanie, James and Tina – your compliments were so motivating and your lives so inspiring.  Brandi was so encouraging – her enthusiasm helped me take that first step and every time that I saw her, she praised my efforts.   Micah changed my life and I can’t thank him enough.  Not only did he encourage and motivate me, the life that he and Diana lead are inspiring.  They live the life that they teach.  Thank you.

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JULIES FINAL NUMBERSJulie lost over 40 lbs of FAT, Lost 28 1/4 Inches off her body and 17% Bodyfat Loss!!!
Body fat: 21% : 33.1 lbs. Starting body fat: 38.23%
Measurements:
Neck – 13.5″ start, 12.5″ end : -1″Chest – 41″ start, 35″ end : -6″
Waist – 33.5″ start, 27″ end : -6.5″
Hips – 45″ start, 37″ end : -8″
Thighs – 25″ start, 21.25″ end : -3.75″
Calves – 16.5″ start, 15″ end : -1.5″Biceps – 13.5″ start, 12″ end : -1.5″

EDDIES FINAL NUMBERS

Eddie Lost 60lbs which is the highest total weight loss in a 17 week period of anyone ever to go through Hitch Fit, He lost 31 total Inches off his Body and over 12% Bodyfat
Measurements:
Neck : 15 3/4″ end, 18″ start : -2 3/4″
Chest : 44 1/2″ end, 50″ start : -5 1/2″
Waist : 41 3/4″ end, 52″ start : -10 1/4″
Hips : 40 3/4″ end, 46 1/2″ start : -5 3/4″
Thighs : 23 1/2″ end, 27″ start : -3 1/2″
Calves : 17″ end, 17 1/2″ start : -1/2″
Biceps : 15 1/4 end, 17″ start : -1 3/4″

17 weeks ago we began a new journey by starting our HitchFit couples bootcamp. We had finally reached a point in our lives where we could no longer do it on our own. My wife Julie had always been a healthy and fit person but 4 kids and years of putting her family first caused her fitness to suffer.  I have always had trouble with my weight my entire life. Every pound I would gain depressed me and caused me to seek comfort in food, which led to more weight. It’s a horrible cycle that too many people know too well.

We had spent 10 years in the gym trying to get in shape, trying every new program or fad that came along. We knew how to work out, or at least we thought we did. We knew that we had to eat better but spent years trying to out-cardio a bad diet to no success. Yet like most people we see at the gym every day, we were doing the same thing over and over never making any progress.
I had always thought that even though I was overweight I was still healthy because I went to the gym.  Then one day I participated in a health screening at work and was subsequently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Now I had to face the fact that my lifestyle was killing me. I went through all the stages of grief and finally had do something about it. I started eating better and tried to exercise more and made a little progress. In 10 months I had lost 20 lbs and my doctor was very proud but I wasn’t making the progress I needed to. I had finally realized that I needed help!  In January I looked at a few online training sites and started feeling hopeful.
Then I found Micah and Diana! I was so impressed with the results that they had made with their clients that I told Julie she had to check it out. She was really impressed but still skeptical. How could an online trainer be better than one you see in person? Then again we were too familiar with the trainers at the local gym. They spend a whole 30 minutes with their clients having everyone do the same thing and they never see any progress. And they’re in no better shape than their clients!

And then there’s Micah and Diana!  Here is a couple who practice what they preach and live the lifestyle they promote. There’s nothing phony about them. We put our trust in them and started our program. Taking our before pictures was really difficult. It was so hard not only to see them, but then to send them to someone we didn’t know!
We anxiously awaited our new workouts and upon first look thought that doesn’t look too hard. Boy were we wrong! These workouts were kicking our butts! And the meal program was not a huge surprise. Wait a minute! There’s no magic bullet? Nope! Just hard work! None of this stuff was really new to us, except for Micah!  He provided equal parts motivation and inspiration. Plus he gave us something we hadn’t had before – accountability!  I could always make excuses not to work out before, but now I had to tell him what I’d done each week. How could I tell him I didn’t t feel like working out or eating right? It was motivation for both of us to try even harder every day. And the encouragement we got from them each week was so helpful!
After only 5 weeks I had lost enough weight that my doctor took me off my diabetes medication!  He told me to keep doing whatever it was that I was doing and gave me a pat on the back. He said he gets at least 3 new cases of diabetes each week and that seeing somebody make the progress I had made was extremely rare. I can’t wait to see him again in 4 months!
Together we started to see changes in each other – both physically and emotionally. After 26 years of marriage we are in better shape than we’ve ever been. We have a totally new outlook on life and are loving every day. We have changed the way we look at food and are excited to be more active and do stuff we would never have imagined doing.

During our transformation, we both experienced hard times where either we didn’t see the progress we expected or just got discouraged.  The temptations are still there and every day we are dealing with the issues that led us to get where we were.  But with Micah’s help we have been able to get through them. He has been just what we needed to keep going.  Even though our transformation is technically over, we are going to keep going to get even leaner. Now we have the tools to reach any goal we set our minds to.
As we changed our bodies, it was sometimes hard to see it in the mirror. But the scale, tape measures and cameras don’t lie. Then other people started telling us what a diiference they saw in us. When others notice the change it makes you feel so good. People told us we were “an inspiration”! That was a total shock! And the farther we go, the more we want to share how we got here!  Even the trainers at the gym have tried to sneak peeks at our workouts to see what we are doing that has worked so well. We tell everyone to go to HitchFit!
We found the key to our success was wanting to change, and be willing to do whatever it takes. That’s the real secret. Commitment!  Micah and Diana are living examples, and the bonus is that they are willing the share their experience and knowledge with anyone willing to do what it takes. They encourage you, and push you to succeed even if they’re not right there with you saying … One more rep! (but yet we still hear it!)
Thank you Micah and Diana! We can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for us. We will be eternally grateful!

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MARKS STORY

For most of my child and teen years I was overweight and out of shape. Upon starting my freshman year at college in 2007, Zumba® Fitness entered and forever changed my life. I finally lost all the weight I had struggled to get off for many years. I became so motivated and inspired by it that I decided to attend a certification with the creator Beto Perez. For the next 3 years I taught Zumba® Fitness classes all throughout my city inspiring others, and changing the lives of thousands of people.

After all the success I had experienced I started to sway off the path last year. With the duties and stresses of starting my senior year at college, while teaching my Zumba® classes the weight started to pack on very quickly. Though I  may have been getting my cardio workouts in I was not lifting weights or eating properly. Even though I knew it was wrong at the time, my mind would tell me that it was ok to eat whatever I wanted as long as I exercised. Before I knew it I looked and felt like a very different person than I  once was.

I was about to start my final semester of college and I knew that if I stayed on the path I was on that I would hit rock bottom. Then in what I consider fate, I found Micah’s website: Hitchfit. I knew pills or magic machines weren’t going to give me the results I wanted. I needed someone to hold me accountable, and to provide a plan for me to stick to. Micah promised I would reach my goals as long as I followed the plan, worked hard and focused. Within the first week I could already feel the difference in my energy level. I found it funny that I was eating much more food than I was before and yet I was in better shape than I ever had been in. I was so happy every week to tell Micah about how much better I felt and looked. It was amazing to have the support of a true fitness pro during my journey to answer any questions I had.

Hitchfit isn’t about tricks or short term results, it’s about a lifestyle change that last a lifetime. With the help of Micah I was able to push myself beyond what I thought was possible. I now have more knowledge, experience and renewed energy to continue to help motivate and inspire others. I will never go back to the unhealthy foods I once loved, the new Mark is here to stay.

Thank you Micah for all that you have done for me! You have truly changed my life!

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