Jen
December 2023
1. What did life look like before The Warehouse? What past experiences shaped your views on health, fitness, nutrition, and wellness?
Before The Warehouse, I lacked energy, sleep, & awareness of what a healthy lifestyle really was. I also don’t think I knew how much my mental & emotional health were suffering either & how connected they are to my physical health until they all synced together. I also had never had any coaches or instructors in the past that I had truly connected with that had helped or cared about me so I was never really motivated to show up or be accountable—the gym wasn’t a community; it was just a monthly fee or in some ways a status thing to say you belonged to this club or that club. But I was never feeling or looking any healthier or learning anything about wellness.
As of December, I have completed 200 workouts.
The biggest thing Nickie & The Warehouse has taught me is how to be healthy & not just skinny.I think for so long skinny was my goal, but once I learned what healthy was—what it looked like & more importantly what it felt like—physically, mentally & emotionally—that is way better than just skinny. I am so grateful to know the difference & continue to learn how to be healthy.
Also, I don’t have a full length mirror in my house. For years, I have avoided looking at myself. I was traveling for work a couple of weeks ago & had a full length mirror in my hotel room & took this photo. I am also not one for selfies, but while I was getting ready, I took a minute to feel proud of the changes in myself. It was very emotional. I really cannot thank you enough for helping me take my life back. I was in a very lonely place a few years ago. The Warehouse has been a part of a life changing journey for me & I will be forever grateful.
2. What has your experience been like since being part of The Warehouse? What have you learned? What has helped you grow or evolve? |
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The Warehouse is everything every other gym wasn’t and that is what makes it perfect! It was like being welcomed into a family & everyone wanted to help you accomplish your goals & be your best self. So weird, right?! 😉 All of my anxiety, intimidation, frustration, anger & feelings of defeat started to go away as I was welcomed in, encouraged & truly coached—not just how to be thin, but how to be health & strong—physically, mentally & emotionally. I can’t even tell you what an amazing feeling it is when all of that comes together! It’s an amazing place to be. And now I can’t wait to get out of bed at 4:55 am every day & join my AM crew on Zoom!! Even from across the metro, I feel completely connected to this group.
3. What has changed for you (attitude, energy, habits, priorities, race times, blood work, confidence, etc.)?
Everything has changed! I feel the best I have ever felt—energy, habits, food choices, confidence, happiness. I also want to be a healthy example for my daughter.
Share the following below:
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAREHOUSE WORKOUT SONG?
Give me all the 80’s & early 90’s — I love it when my workout feels like I am back in my college bars!
2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAREHOUSE WORKOUT CLASS?
That’s hard because I love them all, but boxing fusion probably tops the list.
3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?
Smile & your body thinks you like it!