You are stuck with me!

My name is Charleen Dzendzara and this is my 1000 workout journey!!

I started FIT CLUB in 2017, when it was Fit Body Bootcamp. I was 45 years old, barely worked out actually I never worked out. When I first walked in, there was so much energy and it actually looked fun!

Being a fulltime working mom with 2 kids playing high level hockey I don’t have a lot of time for box gyms and do my own workout. I need to get in get it done and go.

Everyone comes to the gym for different reasons, my reason is mental. I need this more than everyone realizes, Being happy on the outside is not necessarily what is going on in the inside.

Sometimes I feel it took me a long time to get to 1000 but everyone goes at their own pace and I had mine. When I started here and for a couple years, I went when I felt like it, I did maybe 2 at most 3 classes a week, I wasn’t in the mindset to be here. Covid happened, I was sent home to work and have been since March ,2020. I realized I needed the gym more than ever.

Me – being a people person and I love to chat AND I loved to see people, especially my gym crew. I am now going 5 – 8 times a week, I just go, sometimes I have no idea I booked a class or what time it is I just show up like clockwork LOL. I Like the gym I do! like I never would have said that ever.

My biggest change from 100-1000 workouts is my energy and how much healthier I feel. I feel amazing! My biggest struggle to complete these 1000 workouts is being consistent in showing up.

What would I say to my past self?? I would say SELF! Why didn’t you get your butt to the gym sooner!

Contributing factors to my success are my workout crews, I’ve been to a variety of class times and met so many amazing workout friends! Who make it enjoyable to come to each class I attend! You all know who you are!

And the coaches, that push me each and every class! A love/hate relationship LOL, I appreciate the effort from all of the coaches and members that keep me motivated and keep me on track as my mind tends to wander in class ahaha. The accountability of coaches and my last class crew are the best!

A special shout out to my Last Class Best Class! You truly are my friends for life!

I will be 50 in a few weeks and I really feel 40!

It is never to late to work out. I have made my workouts a priority in the last couple years, I have made me the priority. I am so proud of myself!

Words of encouragement… Never give up and it is never too late to start working out!

RJ, you created an amazing gym with amazing coaches and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. You are stuck with me!

SEE You all on the blue!

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Not only does the weight loss feel great, but I am also starting to see some muscle definition.

When I moved to North Kildonan I noticed an energic Fitness Club in the mall and was interested in the energic group of people who were attending. At the time I was working out on my own – going for walks and to the Chief Pegius dungeon. I had always been somewhat athletic & in my early years was serious about ballet. However, with a variety of life changes, including single parenthood and menopause my weight, energy and general happiness took a negative turn.

I first joined the gym when it was a franchise, but really began to attend a semi regular when it became Fit Club! It was a struggle at first, the cost of a membership, making the time, and finding the motivation… so I was off & on for a while…

By this time menopause had fully happened and my body had revolted! Everything I always did previously did not work anymore. I was gaining weight overnight! Not fitting clothes, no energy and feeling pretty depressed.

RJ 1st invited me to try a 5-day kick start which was exciting and gave me a good idea of what else the gym could do for me… $5 for 5 days – very affordable!

This is when I realized that putting my health & happiness as a priority was important! I could not just take it for granted any longer.

RJ suggested to try my first Belly Burn in January 2022…

Jenn was always there – on the blue- with her energetic workout and guidance in correct form!

Kathy has been my Belly Burn coach- she has been such a positive and supportive coach! So much guidance, & education on weight loss, macros and fasting benefits.

Well, 3 Belly Burns later I have now lost 15 pounds since then.

Visceral Fat has dropped from 8 -6

My total Body Fat dropped by 1.42 pounds

AND I lost 2 – 3 inches over different parts of my body

Not only does the weight loss feel great, but I am also starting to see some muscle definition, I have more energy and I am a happier person! I am proud of how I look & feel

What has made the difference for me is the special combination that all come together at the Fit Club

#1 – The coaches: RJ, Jenn and Kathy have Encouraged, Guided, and Supported me throughout this journey! They also listened – really listened to my struggles and concerns. They have taught me about good form in my workouts, which are always different, fun and effective The workouts have also incorporated stretching which has really been helpful.

#2- Nutrition Education: learning about macros, tracking my food on My Fitness Pal, and the science of how my body works!

#3- The people who are fun to work out with and support you during the workouts and behind the scenes! It truly is a fun place to spend your time!

Fit Club will help me to continue to improve 1% better every day, and prioritize my health and happiness! #fitness #transformation #bellyburnchallenge #winnipeg #manitoba