Monthly Member spotlight

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Lisa was so involved in sports for most of her life that keeping her weight in check came naturally without even thinking about nutrition. But after being sidelined by an ACL tear at the same time that she was enduring an abusive marriage, her physical activity came to a halt and she ballooned up to 340 lbs over the course of several years. It was a dark time physically and emotionally, but in 2022 she mustered the motivation to embark on a journey to reclaim her former self. Her 50th birthday was on the horizon and her daughter’s wedding was not too far off. She was determined to feel confident in a dress at the wedding and become fit enough to do all the fun things she envisioned for her later years rather than succumbing to the physical decline that most people accept as a non–negotiable part of aging. She dropped 50 lbs by cleaning up her diet and getting active, but decided she needed to seek out expert guidance after hitting a plateau. In August of 2023, Lisa joined Train Yard and began personal training sessions with Laz Fogarasi. She considers him a huge pain but also the best trainer she’s ever had! Laz pushes her harder than she can push herself and has guided her eating choices, something she didn’t have much expertise in since she didn’t have to worry about it when she was younger. She dropped another 30 lbs in time for the wedding and is still progressing on her fitness journey. She recently returned from Barbados where she was fit and confident enough to go jet skiing with her daughter! Lisa hopes that seeing her transformation will be a spark for anyone who feels like their health is too far gone to turn it around. She’s living proof of what is possible!