Alexis Thornlow's Success Story and B4/After Pic

ALEXIS THORNLOW

630pm Dupont Circle DC Class

Instructor: Andrea Howard

She Dropped 10.6 lbs in 5 Weeks....March 2016!

"After being a member of CD Fit for about two years, I let myself go around the 2015 holidays. On February 1, 2016 I had a picture taken of myself when I weighed 106 lbs at 4'11" tall. After seeing that picture, I decided I needed a DRASTIC change. I committed myself to attending my CD Fit evening boot camp class in DC four times a week and eating a very strict diet.

Embarrassed to show my "before" picture, but on the left was 6 weeks ago on February 1, 2016, and on the right was March 5, 2016. I am down to 95.4 lbs at 4'11" tall as of March 5, 2016; a total weight loss of 10.6 lbs. The before/after picture is a difference of 5 weeks. I owe this transformation to eating a very strict diet and attending CD Fit boot camp 4 days per week. Our trainer, Andrea Howard, keeps our classes extremely challenging, high-intensity and very creative. My energy levels have been great as well as my overall attitude, and I now use 20 lb dumbbells. I didn't realize how fast you can go downhill over the holidays!! Glad to be back on track.

What I changed about my diet over the past 5 to 6 weeks is: cut out carbs, sugar, grains, alcohol and cooked vegetables. I eat all my organic vegetables raw now, but switch up my protein meat so that I don't get bored with eating the same thing all the time. I drink my coffee black and incorporate healthy fats into my meals like avocados, nuts and salmon. If I snack, I eat a green apple with a piece of cheese with some nuts. I plan out all my meals and bring them to work. The hardest part about this change is planning ahead. I haven't eaten at a restaurant in over a month. I cut out happy hours and social events because it's too hard to stay on track with temptation all around you. I also drink 2.5 liters of water a day which is a huge change for me because I never drank enough water before.

With the help of CD Fit, I look forward to staying on this healthy track and continuing to feel the best at my age of 35. Thank you, Andrea, for being the best and most motivating instructor ever!"

- Alexis Thornlow

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ALEXIS THORNLOW

At 4' 11" Tall...She Dropped From 111 lbs to 98 lbs in 4 months!

"Hi Clarence,....Yesterday I worked out with you for the first time and I wanted to let you know my thoughts on the class and why I think CD Fit is the best exercise program I have ever joined.

1) First, class yesterday (7/1) with you was BRUTAL. I am surprised I did not die. I love your organization (sorry for facing the wrong way on the court - now I know) and your motivation for keeping us going. Your punishment of 50 pushups made me fearful, so I made sure I didn't slack on my sprints and bear crawls. I have blisters on my palms today (even with gloves) but I don't care. It was worth it.

2) You and Kris (and the other trainers who sub for Kris - Andrea and Thea (sp) are the most amazing, kind-hearted, encouraging and motivating trainers I have ever met in my life. It makes me feel like I have joined a healthy family and it makes me want to come to class every day, no matter if I don't feel like it or if it's 100 degrees outside. I respect you guys and push myself past my comfort levels not only for myself, but because I want to make you proud. Kris' smile is wonderful and I look forward to seeing him every day. He has moved me up in weights aggressively and although I fight it initially, I am able to do what he recommends and am waiting to become stronger and continue to move up in weights.

3) I broke off an engagement in January (2014) and was depressed and had very unhealthy eating habits. I decided I needed an abrupt change and became a member a few months later (Mar 2014). Since I joined CD Fit this year, I have lost 13 pounds (in 4 months from 111 lbs to 98 lbs @ 4' 11" tall). I have changed my eating habits and work out 4-5 times a week. Last year when I tried out CD Fit for the first time as a 2-month trial, I could only do pushups on my knees. Last week during our assessment, I found out I could do 38 pushups in 2 minutes - I had no idea I was capable of that. Also, last year I could only run a 10-minute mile. During our assessment I found out I can now run a 7:25 minute mile. I was SO surprised!

I'd like to thank you guys for providing us with the best motivation and workout programs I've ever experienced. I refer you to all of my friends but they think it's too "hardcore" for them. (I keep trying to convince them to at least try it with the Groupon). I hope to stay with you for as long as I possibly can!

Sincerely,"

- Alexis Thornlow