Omaha Fitness Scholarship Inspires Amazing Results
In the spring of 2011, the Omaha area Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping Fitness Centers decided to offer a scholarship program to those who were in need of the help of our 10 Week Transformation Program, but did not have the resources available to afford the cost of the program. The scholarships were given away based on an essay from prospective recipients. The Omaha Northwest Farrell’s location awarded their scholarship to a very deserving prospect named Andrea; the following is an excerpt from her scholarship letter:
“I am 48 years young, I have been over weight now for about 18 years, my heaviest weight was 298…I am at about 265 now. I am almost 50 years old and i want my life back. In my life, I have conquered a drug addiction (12 years clean) and I survived a very bad abusive relationship (this is where the weight gain began). I raised 3 wonderful children on my own being a single mother. I have changed everything in my life—I have a great career, a great second job, and I have survived so many obstacles in my life and won. This (weight) is the only thing I can’t seem to conquer alone. I have been trying to live a good life, but I can’t completely love myself because of my weight. I WANT TO LIVE THE REST OF MY LIFE HEALTHY AND IN SHAPE….IT COULD SAVE MY LIFE!!”
Farrell’s Ten Week Transformation Program is exactly what Andrea needed to jump start her goal of healthy living. She was so excited and grateful to have won a free session at FXB! Andrea took full advantage of her opportunity during her ten weeks and amazed everyone! In Andrea’s own words:
“I am not going to waste my opportunity, I also want to make Farrell’s happy that they made the right choice choosing me. March 28, 2011–the first day at Farrell’s…cardio and kickboxing. Let me tell you–I could not do a jumping jack, squat, and really not too much bending. I was very uncoordinated. I was pooped the first 10 minutes, thinking to myself, “when will this end?” Forty five minutes later it was over I made it. I wasn’t dead, and I didn’t throw up. All the coaches where very kind, helpful, supportive, and they were more that eager to answer any and all of my questions I had about my food, and my form on the mats. Even though the next few weeks where a big blur to me, I couldn’t wait to get up each morning and go. I was beginning to love this FXB thing! I started feeling better, and moving better. And, as each week passed, I was able to do more and more of the routine. People started asking me if I was losing weight… I did notice my clothes were getting way too big and before i knew it, my first ten weeks was over. I could believe the way i looked and felt after 10 weeks–the results where amazing!!!!”
Not only were her results amazing, she also won the $1000 Transformation Prize for having the biggest fitness transformation during her ten weeks! During Andrea’s next ten weeks as a FIT Student she went on to win the FIT Competition. Still not enough for her, she didn’t stop there…
“I wasn’t about to stop at 10 weeks, I couldn’t afford not to rejoin. Fast forward–it is now one year into the program. With FXB and the help and support of the coaches, I pretty much have transformed my body, health, mind, and self-esteem. I am half the size i was when I joined , I am down 8 (almost 9) pant size! I can’t tell you all the inches I have lost but it is a lot, and I have reached my goal to be healthy before age 50 (yippee for me!!!), which will be in June. It seems I have come full circle. I love it here and i excited to be here every day. I want to give back to the new students what my coaches did for me.”
Andrea’s story continues today, she remains to be an inspiration around the gym, she has begun coaching to help others with their transformation, and along the way she has lost over 100lbs!! Omaha Northwest Farrell’s location is very proud to call her a student of ours and is constantly amazed at the life changing ability of helping people lead healthy lifestyles.
