Success Stories — Inspiration Fitness

The best investment I have ever made was in ME!

Lucy Baczkowicz

I joined Inspiration Fitness right after my 45th birthday. I wanted to get in shape for my daughter’s wedding which was in 15 months, so I thought I would start early. I was impressed with the proposal of guaranteed results if I followed their regimen. I liked what they were offering me (a new body!) , so I gave it a shot.

The nutrition program & exercise were a “killer combo”, along with the individual attention I received on a daily basis from my coaches. I saw results immediately. I learned a great deal about what I should put into my body to get the best results.

I love that the exercises are different EVERY time I come to camp. It is never boring! I challenge myself and have reaped excellent rewards. I lost about 25 lbs and went from a size 14 to an 8. I am totally addicted to endorphins!

I have gained so much self-confidence because of my new body, that I courageously quit my dead-end job of 9 years and now have a wonderful new position where I ooze confidence and a renewed sense of purpose.

Inspiration Fitness has given me a “can do” attitude to help me face anything that comes my way. I-F has provided the tools for my success, but in the end without the close, personal interaction with the coaches, none of it would have been possible.

I am Leaner, Stronger, and the Best I have ever been! The best investment I have ever made was in ME! Thanks for Everything! ~Lucy Baczkowicz

IFC is helping us live our lives better…

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Jay and Ana

Why did u join IFC? We joined to learn how to live a better life and learn how to work out better. Anna wanted to lose some weight and I wanted to stay in shape instead of starting to have a hard time tying my shoes.

What words of encouragement do you have for someone joining? If you take the lessons, you can learn to live your life a little better. Angela and her team specialize in this and can answer questions about anything fitness related.

What do you like best about sessions? The sessions are always different and constantly changing. We hate doing the same thing everyday and IFC keeps the workouts changing and up to date. The VIP sessions keep track of everything you have been doing, the things you should do. They help you accomplish those goals.

Ana and I enjoy traveling and we enjoy food. We don’t enjoy working out or dieting. IFC is helping us live our lives better by showing us fun workouts the different types of foods and how we should eat them. We signed up for another year because Jason is an awesome trainer and Angela is a little bit loco. —Jay Grabbe (and Ana Makarovska)

Anyone who even considers trying this out.. Please do.

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Crystal Modzik

I joined IFC April 2010. My good friend Lorrie Franovich told me it would be great. She had like 5 months already behind her at IFC. For her to say how challenging this class was interested me. I had to try it.

I have been attending pretty regularly since and the results i have had are great. Many people have said i have always been thin but oh so not true. I started class at a size 10-12 and now i am wearing my clothes i did 11 years ago. size 6-7. I have all my old work clothes to show it! Most of all I’m stronger then i was then at 21 years old.

Everyone at IFC, past and present have been so great to me. Family like. I feel so comfortable around everyone. I am inspired everyday i come to be better, and know i can be. I love a challenge and i always get that here.

Since i have joined i have a huge energy surge. Before IFC i thought i was in good shape doing little gym workouts and all. I got to a stopping point. Nothing was changing. I felt like i needed more and had no idea how to get it. You know, that little push, nudge…

Anyone who even considers trying this out.. Please do. It is so life changing, FUN, and just what everyone needs. Its family hanging out, sweating, cursing at each other and enjoying a small part of their day for health.

Every coach i have had has been so memorable. The drive these people have and passion is so inspiring. I love the encouraging words and knowledge everyone has. I’m sure i have said my “words” back! No whining, I know.

Without Angela, Jason, and Steph I don’t think I would feel like I have brought sexy back!!!! Crystal Modzik

I saw all these incredible women doing it and realized if they can do this, so can I

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Joyce Wilson

I have to start by saying what an honor this is, I have accomplished so much and I’m so proud of myself and of every one there because I have seen them go through the struggle of that first workout, or the first challenge and I’ve been there myself. I know just how difficult it can be. It was about a year ago that my friend was talking about a kettlebell class. We both looked at the IFC website and I tried to talk her into going with me, but she said no. I thought about it for a few weeks, so when I saw a one month deal, I figured, what do I have to lose. I found out there was a lot to lose……a lot of weight, a lot of inches and a lot of body fat!

Before I started, I remember going on the bike trail and being so out of breathe just from walking. I would be sweating and my face would turn red, which is quite a feat for a Mexican! I felt unattractive, undesirable and at times just unworthy. I would constantly “settle” because I felt that I didn’t deserve anything better.

The first class was miserable and I almost did not come back, but while I was there, I seen all these incredible women doing it and realized if they can do this, so can I. I was inspired by all of them to continue. In the first month, I seen amazing results and I knew that I had to continue to come. In January, I will have been here for one year and the changes I have seen in myself have shocked not only my family and friends, but I have amazed myself. The coaches have been so great and I have learned so much from them. They have pushed me to and beyond my limits. When I didn’t believe I could do it, they did and they were right.

There are extra activities, parties and other fun stuff IFC does throughout the year and I have been to just about every one of them. For me, this has been a total turnaround. I was always pretty shy, so for me to attend these activities by myself was definitely a step outside of my comfort zone. I’ve found myself developing new friendships, meeting some pretty amazing people and opening myself up to these new relationships.

I love the classes, I love the people and I love the way I feel. I have not felt this confident and good about myself since high school. I am a different person then the person I was last year and I have IFC to thank but I also realize I’m the one that accomplished this. I did it! I have more work to do, but from where I’ve been, I’ve come a long way. I am now a constant fixture around IFC. If you have been there in the last year, at some point I have seen you. I only hope that my story inspires you, and that the accomplishments I have made encourages you, because if I can do this, I know that YOU can do it! Best wishes -Joyce Wilson

Crown Point Boot Camp: Success Story Victor Martinez

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Member of the Year Victor Martinez

Why did you join Inspiration Fitness?

As a result of some complications that occurred during a routine surgery, I had the realization that my obesity was killing me, and was looking for help. I refused to let my obesity take me away from my family.

I was looking for a place that offered something different, I was tired of gym status quo of weight machines and elliptical machines. I was looking for a place where I could switch up my same old tired free-weight workout that I had become used to, and not seeing any major results.

What results have you seen since joining?

Where to start, there have been so many changes since I’ve started. Other than my physical changes, one major change is my energy levels and I’m more active with my children than ever before. Last year I was the soccer coach for my Son’s team. I was known as the coach that would run around and race the kids on the team. I think the parents were shocked that a big guy like me was running races with their kids and having fun doing it.

What aspect of IFC do you enjoy the most?

There is never a dull moment, every morning when I walk in and look at the white board I wonder what new workout has been worked up. Also all the support from everybody, I’ve been to a couple afternoon classes and had others motivating me with a “Come on Victor you can do it”. It’s this close knit community of fitness enthusiasts that makes IFC such a great place to work out.

What would you say to anyone thinking of joining IFC?

If you’re looking for a gym where you can go and get on a machine and sweat a little, then IFC is not for you. I would tell them, it’s not easy, your muscles will be screaming, there will be times where you will wonder if the workout is ever going to end, but at the end you will see results.

If you come and give it your all, you will see the results that you’re looking for. You will see yourself get stronger, which will boost your self confidence, and you will love it.

What was your life like before joining IFC?

Before IFC, I was tired all the time. I had no energy and just couldn’t play with my children, this was what hurt the most. My children mean the world to me and to have to tell them “Daddy is too tired” was just painful. What was more painful was knowing, if I couldn’t lead by example, I was setting my kids up to be just like Daddy. (Now Daddy can do pushups with both of them on my back J)

How has your fitness coach(es) played a role in helping you over the past year?

All of my coaches have been very motivating, and always open to answer any questions that I have.

I can remember the first time I did a Turkish get- up, or was able to snatch a 32kg kettelbell , these were very big accomplishments for me, and the coaches at IFC recognized this and there have even been times when I would e-mail Angela just to tell her I did a box jump on a 12” box, and she would respond back with an email to congratulate me.

It’s very inspiring when the coaches recognize the accomplishments and keep me pushing to reach more goals, such as working up to a 34kg kettlebell.