Gina Montesano

What inspired you to begin your lifestyle transformation?

It was always my fear of not making it past my 39th birthday because I lost my mother suddenly from cancer at 39 years old. I couldn’t imagine my kids growing up without me. I needed this transformation not only for myself, but also for my daughters and my husband. The ultimate decision maker for me was when I was approached by a neighbor, that I hardly knew, at the time to join her team for Inspirational Life’s Biggest Winner contest. I thought to myself, WOW, I must really need to lose weight! I will forever be grateful to my now friend Shannon Frisch for giving me the boost I needed and helping me along my life style change.

How did Inspirational Life help you achieve your goal and how have the results affected your life?

Before joining Inspirational Life, I hated going to the gym. My fears were that I would not be accepted or know what to do with all the machinery. From my first workout at Inspire, I was hooked and loved the gym. I loved the workouts and the comradery with the other members. We all lift each other up and inspire one another instead of competing and looking down on each other. Brian and Cathie are amazing trainers. They were there to help me come back and workout after my gall bladder surgery and have guided me through shoulder and neck injuries. I honestly feel like Inspirational is a perfect fit. I look forward to a long partnership with Inspire and new challenges and goals in my future.

Before I started working out and eating healthy, I suffered from hip and back pain daily. That pain is now gone thanks to my weight loss. I feel more comfortable around people, which allows me to do so much more with my life. The workouts conditioned me to join a Muckfest Run which I did so with an amazing group of woman!! I never thought I could or would ever be able to do such a challenge. Overall I feel healthier mentally and physically.

Describe Inspirational Life in one word.

INSPIRATIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!