A Plan That Sticks

A Plan That Sticks

That first step is the scariest but also the one that makes all of the difference! Deanna began her journey with the Life Nutrition Program and soon discovered that healthy eating shouldn’t be hard or a quick fix. To learn about the rest of her journey, keep reading!

A strong body is a strong mind is a strong soul.

A strong body is a strong mind is a strong soul.

It’s not all about the weight or inches lost, it’s about the journey to reach your goals and what you learnt along the way! For Tina, that was how to enjoy group fitness classes, fuel her body and see the connection between body, mind and soul. Check out her incredible story!

I Can Do Anything I Put My Mind To

I Can Do Anything I Put My Mind To

“I can do anything I put my mind to.” Theresa began her fitness journey with Small Group Training 5 months ago. Since then, she has lost over 50 pounds and gone down 2 clothing sizes. All while improving her health and doing things she never thought possible.

No One Was Going To Fix My Problems but Me!

No One Was Going To Fix My Problems but Me!

Struggling to get through the day at work was starting to become a reality for Yvonne. She decided it was time to make a change. After only 2 months of personal training, she now has little knee pain and zero fibromyalgia pain.

Better Together - How Small Group Training Can Change your Life!

Better Together - How Small Group Training Can Change your Life!

They first met when they took the big step of coming to Encompass Fitness. They ended up spending every Monday and Wednesday training together for 6 months and developed an unbreakable bond and even better results. Read how they gained confidence in so many areas and a life-long friendship.

This time, you will not fail.

 
Vanessa and her husband, Kirby, on their annual bike trip. There might only be a year between these photo's, but what seems like an entire world of difference when it comes to health, confidence, and energy.

Vanessa and her husband, Kirby, on their annual bike trip. There might only be a year between these photo's, but what seems like an entire world of difference when it comes to health, confidence, and energy.


They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

When I started with Encompass, as a Kickstart participant, I had no desire to change anything about my lifestyle, but definitely wanted (and needed) to lose weight. I reluctantly agreed to join the Kickstart with my friend, but said, in no uncertain terms, that there was no way I was going to be going to any group fitness classes.

Fast forward 18 months.

Not only do I attend group classes 5 times a week, but I also walk and jog 5 – 6 days a week, and actually miss it when I can’t get it in.

Looking back, I try to put myself in the mindset I had then, and the reason why.

PRIDE

My pride was in the way. I am a smart person, I can lose this weight on my own. I don’t need help.

What if I do the program and I fail?
EVERYONE would know I was trying to lose weight and failed...

What if I go to exercise classes and I can’t do it? EVERYONE will be looking at me and know I can’t do it...

Rather than be humiliated by failure, best not to try, right?

Wrong.

I can say, without any doubt, there is no judgement at Encompass. EVERYONE wants you to be the best you can be. The staff celebrate your successes and help you navigate the bumps (and there are bumps, darn it). The members encourage each other, and are so proud of others’ accomplishments.

I have no time or energy to look at others’ in class and make judgements, I’m focused on getting through the workouts. But on occasion, you do take note of others... and I can tell you this:

 Not once have I looked at a member in class and thought, ugh, look at her/him…can’t do this, can’t do that….
 I HAVE looked at a member in class, especially at the beginning and thought, I remember struggling and looking at all these “fit” people, and wishing I could be just like them.
 I HAVE looked at a member in class and thought, look at her/him go ….that’s amazing, he/she has made so much progress.
 I HAVE looked at a member in class and thought, wow, he/she looks fantastic. Sometimes, I even catch that person after class and tell them, because it sure is nice to hear. I remember people pulling me aside and telling me the same kinds of things, and it really means a lot.

My advice to you would be:
If you want a change, Encompass is a safe place to start making those very scary lifestyle changes.

There is no judgement, only encouragement.

What are you waiting for?

Vanessa Marcotte, 
Encompass Member