Fit & Fabulous
Without leaving the farm!
Janine has created amazing habits, consistency, and dedication - some of the hardest things to do when balancing farm, family, and working. And the best part? She feels better than she has in years!
For years I thought about joining Encompass fitness, but I kept putting it off thinking I would just do my own exercise at home. I have always been active in sports but never “worked out” at any regular fitness program. We also eat quite healthy so I thought I could manage on my own.
A family member invited me to join in a couple of weeks of virtual exercise classes from Encompass that she participated in so I thought I would give it a try. I really enjoyed it so then joined the Free Encompass rural challenge. It motivated me, and I enjoyed the online classes as well as the virtual nutrition meetings. It was so nice not to have to drive as I live on a farm and also to be able to do the exercise classes at home whenever it worked for me. After paying for a few months of fitness classes, I eventually committed to a routine and signed up for the yearly membership.
I then joined the Ignite nutrition program. I learned to adjust my portion sizes, space meals and snacks out properly, and make better food choices. I tried many of the healthy recipes Encompass provided which have been so delicious.
Brady and her team are so positive, encouraging, and supportive. It is so amazing how they keep in touch even though I participate from home.
I can wear clothes I haven’t worn in a few years which is a great feeling. I feel SO much better! Previous to joining any Encompass program, I was in pain all the time throughout my body, did not sleep well, and had pain in my shoulder and tingling down my arm. I was going for physiotherapy and trying everything I could to feel better.
Since joining Encompass and participating in the online workouts, my pain has decreased substantially, my tingling down my arm is completely gone, I have so much more energy and sleep better. My massage therapist is amazed at the difference in me prior to starting with Encompass. All of this motivates me to keep at it and get my workouts in throughout each week. I have arthritis and bad knees, but Brady gives alternatives to the tough exercises that may challenge some people a little too much. I never thought I would enjoy exercising with weights so much!
I would encourage everyone to give an Encompass program a try! They offer so many options and programs to suit everyone.
Life is a whole lot better for me thanks to the Encompass team! Maybe I will live a long life like my 94 year old mom (pictured).