Lynn

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I wasn’t happy with my physical appearance, and I knew that I needed to make some serious changes soon or being miserable in my big jeans would be the least of my problems if I developed weight related health issues. My youngest son was only two at the time I joined Inspirational Life, and I knew that I needed to get into shape to be able … [Read more...]

Marc Ingoglia

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? My inspiration was due to the realization that I reached a point in my life that I describe as rock bottom. My mother’s diagnosis and long fight with cancer was a major source of emotional pain leading to destructive eating. Couple that with a stressful job and a busy life and there you have the excuse of the perfect storm. People would … [Read more...]

Dave Krueger

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? For the past 20+ years I was constantly on a diet but nothing ever lasted and my weight went up and down but overall it kept going up. I never was able to find a way of controlling my weight for any length of time. I also had a lot of lower back problems and was becoming more and more sluggish. I used to be out for days in bed when my back … [Read more...]

Dave McDonald

  What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I was not happy with my physical appearance, and I wanted to do something about it.   How did Inspirational Life help you achieve your goal? Brian and Cathie helped me achieve my goal by having a scheduled exercise routine, and encouraging me to consistently eat a healthy diet. How have the results affected your life? I … [Read more...]

Mary Decker

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I received a hip replacement and after completing physical therapy, my therapist suggested I join a gym to continue progression on rehabititation. My sister, Pat, went to Inspirational Life and she encouraged me to go. I joined reluctantly since I knew the only way I would go was if I met her there. How did Inspirational Life help you … [Read more...]

Joe Bitetto

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I came to Inspirational Life two plus years ago with the motivation to improve my core strength. I’ve had lower back problems for years and felt it was time to change my workout regimen. I am constantly on my feet both in the classroom and on the field as a lacrosse official. This adds to the daily stress of lower back pain. I had a very … [Read more...]

Kathleen Simpson

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? Years ago I suffered a back injury that herniated several discs in my back. I was in a lot of pain and became less active as a result and started to put on excess weight. Years later, I found out I have rheumatoid arthritis which brought with it stiffness and more joint pain. I began taking several medications to help deal with this pain … [Read more...]

Ginny Avondoglio

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I envisioned a gym to be full of young, sweaty, grunting bodybuilders. Then my friends, the Hackers, told me they went to Inspirational Life and I should try it.  I was pleasantly surprised to find a room full of regular men and woman of all ages, but a little intimidated by all that strange looking equipment.  It was a definite learning … [Read more...]

Roseann Greiner

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? I was invited to join a contest at Inspirational Life and immediately got hooked. The positive atmosphere, intense boot camp, nutritional meetings and inspiring daily emails made this decision a no-brainer. I was at a point in my life where I was at my highest weight. The typical gym workouts (elliptical and treadmill machines) were not … [Read more...]

Tom Grobleski

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation? Two years before joining Inspirational Life my life changed from the daily routine I always knew, working full time in a large advertising agency. I took on the opportunity to start my own advertising business working from home. Over those two years I created habits and routines that worked for me in this new work from home environment, … [Read more...]