Katrina Steward

I quit smoking in February, 2007 and I put on the dreaded pounds everyone talks about. But when my size 14’s were getting tight, I knew it was time to do something.  One day in November, 2008, a co-worker had just joined Club Fitness so I went in that same afternoon and joined, also. I started going to Step Classes and of course I was totally lost but I stuck with it because I was determined to lose the weight. I started working out 6 to 7 days a week. Exercise became my new addiction!

My Step instructor invited me on a hiking trip in May, 2009 and I became hooked. She has also gotten me into whitewater rafting. I started drinking my water quota every day and watched my calorie intake. By June, 2009, I had lost 40 pounds and was now able to fit comfortably into a size 6. I have met some amazing people since joining the gym and feel very blessed. The staff at Club Fitness have all been so encouraging and have always been there to help if needed. From day one of  going to the gym, I never felt that people were judging me…or felt like it was a “meat market”.

Working out is actually something I look forward to everyday! Through all the sore muscles…and aches and pains, it was so uplifting when people would notice the difference in my appearance and compliment me. Because of the weight loss, encouragement, and the friendships I have made at Club Fitness…I am a changed, more confident person!

My thanks to all at Club Fitness,

Katrina Steward

UPDATE! from Katrina Steward

In April 2010 I decided I wanted to beginning running and participate in the Peachtree Road Race In Atlanta. My personal goal was to run as much as possible knowing I would probably have to walk some. After training and trying to build up my endurance I ran in the race and I was able to run the entire race and completed it in just 72 minutes. Now I am ready to compete in other races and may one day even try to do a marathon.