Lifestyle Change must start with self compassion
Which diet is the best? How can I lose weight and keep it off? This is the diet program that will finally work for me! Several weeks later I lost weight but then I gained it back. I just don't have the discipline to stay on track. What's the point? I can't do it. It's hopeless. ... read more >
Need more Movement in Your Life? Diane shares how to get it done!
Diane was the winner of our Sugar Free Me Challenge and I think she has THE TIP for how to make sure your movement goals HAPPEN. From Diane: "Holding myself accountable by keeping a calendar is my most important goal in 2017, it allows me to see my results. Yet, we should not beat ourselves up if ... read more >
Geneva is a young fitness Guru – Suzy Prudden, Fitness Pioneer
Geneva Fortson is a young fitness guru! I attended a presentation by her at a recent women's conference and was totally impressed by her attitude and approach to fitness. Having been in the business since 1965, and being one of the early pioneers in fitness, it was refreshing to hear someone talk about listening ... read more >
You don’t have to be perfect: Angela, winner of the Spring 21 Day Sprint!
Results Angela has experienced more of an even mood and isn’t experiencing highs and lows. She also is not experiencing the spikes in blood sugar and subsequent crashing. Her clothes are fitting better and she now always eats breakfast What worked for Angela The accountability of having a coach was at the forefront of ... read more >
Stephanie’s Story: Setting Small Goals to take on the challenges of being a working Mom
When I started working out with Geneva in early 2016, I had an 8 week old at home and had just endured four years that included numerous infertility treatments, miscarriages, and two pregnancies that resulted in the births of my two daughters. Needless to say, it had been a very long time since I felt ... read more >
Pamela: Making Positive Changes Happen
Pamela was our winner for the December Challenge. That is a significant accomplishment because December is a hard month to commit to a new habit but Pamela pushed through to the end. Pamela's habit for the month was journaling. It's one of the biggest personal development tools. If you ever want to get unstuck in ... read more >
What Clients are getting out of Monthly Coaching Groups
Our Monthly Coaching Groups focus on a Specific Habit for that entire time. People like these groups because they can have short term success that will lead to sustainable and long-term success. (We also have short-term coaching groups so people can get a feel for what its like) If you would like to join one ... read more >
Thuy: Letting Go of Rigid Food Rules and Learning to Trust herself
The habit Thuy chose to focus on was Menu Planning and Food Preparation. She also focused on eating 3 Meals per day consistently. Thuy’s story: I followed the '3 meals a day' tip as well as focusing on eating when hungry! I was used to following rigid schedules and eating when I wasn't hungry, this ... read more >
Geneva’s workout plans are always on point.
What can I say about Geneva’s AMAZING Cycle class… It was like love at first Cycle! A healthy addiction! Cycling class is like a sweet release. When pedaling starts and the music builds, life's problems seem to drip from my mind like the sweat falling to the floor. What I love about Geneva is that ... read more >
I want to be as healthy as possible…
I joined 24 Hour Fitness three years ago because of the convenience. For my warm-up I would walk to the gym I put together weight training regimen from what I had seen at other gyms, but I knew I needed professional help to find something that worked for me. When I was sixty (four years ago) ... read more >
Joyce saw impressive results losing nearly 15lbs of fat.
Joyce began training with Geneva soon after delivering her first child. Geneva and Joyce agreed upon goals, and then began to formulate a plan to achieve those goals. The foundation of Geneva’s training system is awareness of habits. Joyce began to keep a nutritional journal to realize what habits needed to change in order for ... read more >
I walked into a spin class… and what I discovered transformed my life.
In early 2011, recovering from a recent break-up I forced myself to make a positive change. I walked into a spin class at 24-hr fitness not knowing a single soul and what I discovered transformed my life. Indoor cycle became an activity that I dived into full-force, committing to at least three days a week. ... read more >
Within the first 9 weeks I had lost 8 inches off my body!
In March of 2014 I decided to take control of my health and my body. As someone who regularly attended the gym, I wanted to try a new workout routine as what I was working out was not getting me the results I wanted. I decided to try a trial personal training session with Geneva ... read more >
She wouldn’t let me give up on myself
For years, I exercised but felt frustrated when I didn't see results. I finally decided to get help from a personal trainer and met Geneva. She began by evaluating my level of fitness and had me keep a food journal. I wish I could say it was easy from there. There were a few times when I sunk ... read more >
“I can’t believe I’m lifting this!”
I am 66 years old and have been a 24 Hour Fitness member for 11 years. In the past year, I have begun to have balance problems, common as we age. Geneva has trained me, and trained me well, to improve my balance and upper body strength. She works me hard.Exactly what I need. This ... read more >
In just 4 months I lost 20lbs, lost 6inches off of my waist, increased my endurance, and I fit into clothes that I thought I would never wear again.
I can proudly say my fitness training has been overwhelming, painful, but most of all fulfilling (even if I felt like I was about to die). When asked what I wanted from a trainer, I reluctantly muttered I need a trainer that will not only push me to the limits, but assist me with hitting ... read more >