Why Is She On Her Fourth Set of Yoga Clothes?, Weight Loss

Each month Winter Garden Yoga features a client who has achieved amazing results with our guaranteed methods. We call this feature: Winter Garden Yoga's Client of the Month.

Nominees share their stories (in their own words) and their photographs to inspire others to break old, destructive habits and to rise higher than ever before.

This month we are proud to share Kim's story. Why is she purchasing her fourth set of yoga clothes? How did she drop 30 pounds? And where did she get her guns?

Read on...

What made you decide to join our studio?

I was looking for an alternative way to get in shape and lose weight. I had quit smoking the year before and had packed on quite a few pounds, had a very high stress job where our company had been bought out and our roles were changing. I didn't even know if I would have a job. I had no energy, was "looking my age" (Yuck), my zest for life was just not there anymore, and I couldn't breathe, literally (allergies and asthma). My family doctor said, "No high impact" workouts. He advised yoga was the approved method of exercise for me. I searched for a month or so and saw the WGY Facebook page. I checked out the website, and was immediately drawn to the philosophy of the studio of not being required to be flexible, and focusing on how well you pose (quality) vs. how deep you go into a pose. And the fact that two of the instructors were Reiki Masters at this studio told me this was a "real" yoga studio that had not only cared about your physical health, but your overall health as well.

What results have you received since joining our studio? 

Wow! Where do I start? So far, I've lost 4 inches around my bust line, 4 inches off of my waist, 6 inches off of my hips and 2 inches off of my thighs. My legs actually have definition/muscle again. My cholesterol dropped 20 points (now a total of 145) since I started yoga. My doctor is thrilled ! My breathing tests before yoga were anywhere from 69% to 87% oxygen level. When I visited the doctor a year later (April 2014), my breathing improved to a 98% oxygen level. I'm on my FOURTH set of yoga clothes and yes they are already becoming loose! I'm down two jean sizes and two blouse sizes. I actually have biceps again or as Brian calls them - "Guns !" I am down 30 lbs thanks to a great nutrition plan suggested to me by Brian Friedman that works beautifully for my lifestyle. I've had a few WTH [What The H*ll] moments when I discovered I am able to sit comfortably in fire log pose. When I first started I was unable to lie in supine twist pose without a bolster under my legs. This is now a comfortable pose and one of my favorites. My posture is significantly improved!

Before

After

Kim on her fourth set of yoga clothes, down 2 sizes, lost 30 pounds, and feeling years younger!

How do you feel now compared to how you felt before joining our studio? 

After the first week, my hips stopped hurting. Within about 3 months my knees and feet stopped hurting. After a few months, my back stopped hurting and I noticed increased energy. My core is stronger, my poses are becoming deeper. I can touch my toes now with ease!! I have not felt this good since I was in my 20's and I'm happier than I've ever been.

What do you like best about our studio?

First and foremost is the owner and instructors. Brian, Karen, Janis and Kathy are people who genuinely care about your health and well being and ensure that you receive what you need. They are just excited as you are when you improve your health and well-being. There are no cookie cutter approaches and no gimmicks. This behavior carries over to the students and I've been fortunate enough to make several new friends who are amazing people. This is why we all say, Welcome to the WGY Family! I know it sounds quirky, but it's 100% true. I've never met a better group of people than at WGY.

What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our studio? 

What are you waiting for ?! You deserve this ! WGY has changed my life !! This is the most amazing studio with the most amazing instructors and students. I "hate" exercising, but if someone told me I could get in shape and feel this great with NO PAIN, I would have done this years ago. Imagine that this is your loved one. Wouldn't you want them to be as healthy and as happy as they could possibly be? Now picture yourself in that place of your loved one. Just do it! It's not selfish to take care of you and your health and well being. As a matter of fact, it's the best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones. Oh my gosh! I almost forgot to mention. In October 2013, I suffered a stress fracture in my right foot and had to wear a "boot" for 8 weeks. My podiatrist advised I could wear no more high heels, supportive shoes only and no bare feet at home. Even during this time, WGY was able to modify the yoga poses so that I could continue to practice safely and still receive the benefits. How many other studios would do that? I'd say 0 !

What do you do outside of the studio (work, etc)? 

I work for a telecommunications provider as a project coordinator. It's a very busy and demanding job. I spend as much time as possible when I'm not working, with my wonderful family, friends and my three beautiful exotic birds (macaws) Newton, Elliot and Hyah. And of course, I'm at WGY 3 to 4 days a week for yoga and kettle bell practice; my second family.

Isn't it time to do something just for you? Are you ready to be just like Kim? Are you ready for your own life changing transformation?

Call us for a free, no obligation, consultation at 407-579-9889 or contact us now! We guarantee your results!

All the best,

Brian