Work out. Get fit. Be happy.

“At that point I was about 215 pounds, devastated with the road I was heading down, and all I knew was that I needed help. I spent an hour one on one with Coach Abby and was embarrassed that I could barely do a sit up. At the end of that hour, the class that was taking place was also getting done. As I struggled through those last sit ups, a few members from class gathered around me and cheered me on the remainder of my session. It blew me away that complete strangers came up to me to encourage me! The experience I had in that hour was all I needed to know that was where I was meant to be. The group of people at Hideout are not just people that go to a gym, they quickly became family and my biggest supporters. There is no better feeling than knowing you have a group of people beside you with the same goals, that are willing to hold you accountable and push you to not only reach goals but continue to set new ones. There was a lot of things I struggled to do in the beginning but there were always modifications to help me through the workout. After about two years of being a member I rarely have to modify and I’m capable of doing things like double unders and rope climbs which I would have never imagined doing before. I’ve also learned the importance of food and how significant it is to eat enough and eat the right things. Since becoming part of Thrive’s family, I’ve lost about 50 pounds, bettered myself physically and mentally, learned healthy eating habits, met so many amazing people and so much more. I’m grateful that I chose to step out of my comfort zone that day because I was able to find the best version of myself and learn how to love the person I see in the mirror. My weight loss journey is one thing I am most proud of in life and an experience I hope people won’t think twice to take if they get the chance and urge to better themselves. It isn’t easy but it is definitely worth it!”