  Elizabeth (Shell Cove)
Hi my name is Elizabeth. Before going to the gym I was an emotional eater. My life revolved around food, and I couldn't wait to wake up in the morning and eat. I had fallen into the habit of eating for comfort rather than eating for sustenance. I hated the way I was starting to look, and became very depressed. I covered my body with bigger clothes until finally I reached a size 20, weighing 98 kilos.
At that time in my life I was fighting breast cancer, which only added more to my emotional eating. I felt trapped with no way out. I just couldn't get off the couch, I tried walking around my neighborhood but nothing significant happened. I then decided to join Fitness Express.
19 months later, I felt sensational, and had a more positive outlook in my life. It hasn't been easy getting up every morning 6 days a week, but the rewards have been great. I'm now a size 10 and weigh 72 kilos. With my personal trainer's guidance
and support I now follow my given training program which consists of weights and cardio. I also follow the eating plan set out for me, with 10
week assessments to keep me on track. Life is so much better.
If I can do it, you can do it!
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  George (Shellharbour)
As a personal trainer working at Fitness Express, I felt that to help others achieve their goals, I should lead by example and be able to practice what I preach. Even though my knowledge and experience span over a period of 15 years, my physique did not reflect my knowledge.
I decided to take time off from training others and spend 13 weeks eating and training intensely. As the photos revealed it is possible to achieve huge results in as little as 13 weeks. I began the program of weights, cardio & a well organized eating plan, weighing at 93 kilos with a body fat percentage of 28%. I adhered to my written plan for the period of 13 weeks, determined to achieve maximum results for my efforts. At the completion of my 13 week program my body weight reduced to 81 kilos and my fat percentage was measured at 6%.
I understand that not everyone wants to achieve such dramatic changes, but the process does show that determination and commitment can
produce quite outstanding changes to our body shapes, if we commit and progress towards our goals.
“HESITATE NO LONGER AND START YOUR 13 WEEK PROGRAM TODAY @ FITNESS EXPRESS”.
We will give you the roadmap to success!!!
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Monica (Shell Cove)
I have been overweight for a large part of my early childhood and teenage years. My turning point was when I was 18, and weighed over 90kg. That’s huge for someone like me that is only 150cm tall. I can’t really explain why I decided to lose weight, but something inside me just clicked and I was determined not to be fat anymore.
I was a size 20 and felt unfit, heavy and hated shopping for clothes. Coming from an Italian background, food was everywhere. I also ate everything and anything, not thinking about what it was doing to my body.
I educated myself about food that was unhealthy, and the benefits of exercise. Being so large I started off with small walks, and cutting out junk foods and fried foods. I remember my first walk was difficult, as I was so unfit. I was huffing and puffing as though I was going to have a heart attack. My body though, soon adapted to the exercise. I also read a lot of books about nutrition and exercise.
As the weight began to shift I joined Fitness Express. This was a big step for me because I didn’t want everyone staring at me. However it wasn’t as bad as I thought. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Joining Fitness Express has allowed me to achieve my personal goals and challenge my body. I have learned a lot about nutrition and exercise thanks to the staff at the gym. One of the things I have learnt is that you need to look at your body as a machine. You need to work it daily, and fuel it every couple of hours, to stimulate your metabolism for maximum results.
I currently train 6 days a week combining a variety of cardio exercise and weights. I am now a size 8. The bulk of my weight took about 2 years to shift. I did it slowly, otherwise if you drop the weight too quickly, you tend to put it back on. My goals at the moment are to lose body fat and increase lean muscle mass.
If anyone is looking to make a positive change and lose weight, stop thinking about it and just do it. I feel the best I’ve ever felt. It’s not an easy journey and there are highs and lows, but the end results are rewarding. Remember you can treat yourself and have naughty foods occasionally.
It’s all about Will and Desire and wanting to create a healthy body.
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Allan (Shellharbour)
Since joining Fitness Express I have lost a whopping 50kg.
It has been the most exciting and rewarding decision have ever made. My life has changed so much. My energy and confidence levels have shot through the roof and I look forward to visiting Fitness Express every week. It feels like a home away from home.
The staff and members are down to earth and always supportive, friendly and excited to see my progress.
If anyone out there wants to improve their physical and emotional selves you must ‘stop the excuses’ today and come visit me and the friendly staff at Fitness Express.
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Gaston (Flinders)
Are you shocked? I bet you are. So am I, so is my family, and so are my friends.
It took me 6 months to achieve these outstanding results. I lost 30kg of body fat to discover that I had a six-pack hiding underneath all that cushioning.
Before I shed the weight, I was constantly tired & out of breath. I would ask my wife to take off my shoes after work, because I was so inflexible and tight. I found it difficult to play with my children because of my lack of fitness and agility. My life has now been totally transformed. My energy levels are endless. I feel and look like a million dollars.
I am very thankful to the staff and members at Fitness Express for helping me become the best I can be and for the support throughout my life changing experience.
If you don’t think you can do it – YOU’RE WRONG! If I can do it – you can do it!!! “Stop the excuses” get off your butt and get started today. NOT TOMORROW – BUT TODAY!!! Your life will never be the same.
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Marg (Shellharbour)
When I signed up at Fitness Express in May 2006, I'd been overweight for more than 20 years - and I was heartily sick of the whole thing!
After watching The Biggest Loser on TV, I realised that the only way I was going to finally shift the weight was to COMMIT to it - and that meant exercise as well as diet.
I walked into Fitness Express and right away was struck by the friendliness of the staff. There was no 'hard sell' rather, just a real interest in helping me attain my goals.
One of my concerns was that I might be asked to do things that were beyond me, but I needn't have worried. Glen helped me work out a program that continually challenged me, without being so hard that I was tempted to give up. I actually found myself enjoying it all - and now I'm fitter than I was in my twenties!
I wish I hadn't waited so long. Eight months later, I've lost nearly 25kilos, and I've dropped 4 dress sizes. I'm still a work in progress, with about 11 kilos to go until I reach my goal - but I have no doubt at all that I'll make it. (Stay tuned!) And with the continuing help and encouragement of everyone at Fitness Express - both Staff and other members - I'll be working out an ongoing program to make sure I never that weight back on!
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Ray and Margaret (Shellharbour)
We decided to join Fitness Express in August 2004 to help us increase our fitness levels and remove excess weight that we had gradually gained over the past 10 years.
We now both feel healthier and fitter than ever before. Friends regularly comment on how fit and healthy we both look and how much weight we have lost.
We have met great people at Fitness Express from all age groups and look forward to seeing them progress in achieving their weight loss goals as we have done.
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Tony (Mt Warrigal)
For many of my younger years I ate and drank blindly, never taking into consideration the effects my non-discriminative eating habits were doing to me both physically and mentally.
Even though I worked out and played team sports, I never really understood what it took to achieve a lean chiselled physique.
In 2003, I joined Fitness Express at Shellharbour. I was impressed with the abundance of hi tech equipment, and the unusually laidback and friendly atmosphere.
It has since been a great learning experience for me. I found the instructors extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of exercise and nutrition.
In a period of only 6 months I achieved better results than I had for years spent in other fitness centres.
I can honestly say that Fitness Express is completely unique in its approach to transforming & sculpting persons of all shapes and sizes.
I look forward to seeing new recruits and new results from all you guys reading my story.
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Vicki (Shellharbour)
Most of my adolescent and adult life I have been overweight.
Even though I participated in various exercise and walking regimes, I could not shed the excess weight I was carrying. I became accustomed to being a size 18 in clothing.
The major turning point in my life was when I joined Fitness Express in 2002. I was given a training program and eating plan that gave me outstanding results.
I am now 55 years old and look and feel better than ever before. My dress size is now only a size 8.
The support and encouragement I receive from the instructors and members at Fitness Express keeps me focused and feeling great.
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Mark (Flinders)
I was overweight for most of my teenage and school years. I remember feeling insecure and my confidence levels were low.
At 106 kilos I was way too overweight for my height, and felt uncomfortable. I found it difficult to find clothes to fit me comfortably. Tying my shoelaces was a major task and chafing was common. In 2001, at the age of 21, I finally found the courage to join Fitness Express. That was the turning point in my life and I haven’t looked back since.
I lost 30 kilos in 6 months. I now look and feel on top of the world. My outlook on life and energy levels are through the roof.
Fitness Express is like my second home!
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 Peter's Story...
World Champion Stick Fighter
I have been doing Martial Arts for over 30 years and am the Chief Instructor of the Sun Moon School of Combined Arnis. Arnis is a Philippine Martial Art and along with the self defence and weaponry side, there is also the athletic side, which is basically full contact stick fighting. We fight with either one or two 28” long rattan canes.
I currently hold five Australian Titles which qualified me for the World Championships that were held in Cebu Philippines in July 2008. At these World Titles I managed to win two World Championship Titles and placed second in another. Over the years I have represented Australia at four World Championships, which are held every two years. I have won medals at every World Championships I have attended, including 2004 when I also won a World Title.
To compete at a World level in any sport takes a great deal of dedication and hard training. Along with my Martial Arts training, many hours are spent in the gym conditioning the body and working on strength and speed. I believe that the time spent working out in the gym has definitely helped me reach, and be able to perform at a world level. I have always found that working out at Fitness Express with its helpful and dedicated staff, and friendly atmosphere, to be a major benefit in preparing for competition.
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John 's Story...
Life after two Heart Attacks
1998 was a bad year for me. I suffered two massive heart attacks, but my will to live and strong family support, pulled me through and I was given another chance at life.
No exercise and poor lifestyle choices had finally caught up with me, at the early age of only 58.
I went to see a specialist doctor shortly after the heart attack to discuss my health and future. To my disbelief, he told me straight out, that I had only 4 years to live. My cholesterol was 7.5 and I was overweight. Walking to the corner shop left me gasping for air. I was unfit, unhealthy, and my strength levels were low.
There and then, I decided to turn my life around. I joined FITNESS EXPRESS and began to exercise 3 to 4 times weekly. My life has never been the same since.
I now walk in excess of 20 km per week and am stronger than I was at the age of 30. My cholesterol level has dropped to an amazing 3.0, and my energy levels are Sky high.
At 68 years old I feel extremely vibrant and strong. I have outlived the doctor’s prediction by over 6 years, and I am planning on being around for many years to come. I now believe that it is never too late to take control of your life & nothing is impossible.
Life is Great !!!
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