"Life changing" was a word that was heard several times through the course of Monday's filming of the wrap for the UltraFlex 8 Week Challenge. Twenty participants came in for their 'after' pictures and measurements, starting at 7am and filmed until 4pm. There was a different feel in the air than the first shoot 8 weeks ago. New friends, new bodies and new outlooks on life.
There was not one challenger who didn't see results! The pictures were awesome and the interviews were emotional and inspirational.
After the make-up artist gave them the final touch up, they were brought into the studio where a green screen was set up. Their 'after' pictures were taken and will be used in comparison to their 'before' pictures for the final infomercial.
What's the next step? Filming of the DVD's with the fitness regimen that was followed through the program. Challengers better stay in shape... word on the street is that a few of them might be asked to star alongside me in the DVD's!
Meghan Wilson was one of the top challengers. Not only does she look great, but she claims to feel great too. To her, these 8 weeks have been "life changing". Meghan's bodyfat went from 25% down to 19%!
Steve Kraemer, a fellow personal trainer also led the group in results. Steve is now down to 8% bodyfat, down from 14% in 8 weeks. He's sporting washboard abs and is feeling better than ever! Congratulations Steve!
Sydney Friedin was radiant the day of the shoot. She rocked this program (and I'm not just saying that because she's my Mom)! After going through a painful year of chemotherapy, she made a huge comeback to fitness by committing to the challenge. Not only did she lose bodyfat, but she gained her strength back! Her friends, family and even her Dr. are super impressed by her muscle tone and fantastic energy. Way to go Mom!
I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to work with or a better program to promote! There was no gimmick or quick fix... it was an 8 week challenge devoted to improving health and lifestyle. The positive energy was contagious! In fact, it carried over to the wrap party I had Wednesday night to celebrate (with red wine and healthy appetizers, of course). Everyone had their funny stories about their journey to share. Pants falling off because of weight loss... lip sweat during filming... crushes on the camera crew. One of the best parts of the 8 weeks was being able to look back at the bonds made from enduring it all together. Just another example of fitness bringing people together!! And now it's time for the challengers to spread the word. They are the new ambassadors of health and fitness. Congrats everyone!! Cheers to a new way of living.
XO
As a personal trainer, Ms. Fitness USA is a regular person's champ
CONGRATULATIONS to all of you for all your hard work! So proud of all of you, you all look fantastic!
Congratulations on all your success!
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inpressed with the results-what a tribute to everyone's commmitment!
And Taryn's mother's story is heartwarming and very inspiring!
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