It wasn’t until Kris was 40 that I finally made time for myself… but Kris says “now I am such a better mom and a more confident woman.” Together, with SiS Coach Heather they developed a plan that included building muscle and becoming comfortable in the weight room. “I have always been shy. My personality is very quiet and reserved. I use to feel invisible at times. Since working with SiS, I have so much more confidence. I’m not scared to be the only girl around 20 guys lifting weights.”

A business owner and busy mom of 3 who wanted to get back in shape after some time away. Katharine was an athlete in the past and knew how important fitness and nutrition are for a healthy lifestyle, but she also needed someone to motivate her and help her plan those workouts and nutrition goals because as busy women we can’t do everything ourselves, right? What began as a desire to have fun and be part of a team quickly became so much more. It became the turning point where Katharine realized just how beautiful and amazing she really is.

But after having twins in 2012, running wasn’t yielding the physical results Jill was searching for. “I was running, but not losing weight. I was still exhausted, and my body wasn’t changing.” Pushing a triple jogging stroller with her 18-month-old daughter and twin babies, Jill would head out for a run along the country roads surrounding their home. “With running, I love the freedom. It clears my mind and is a great stress relief.”

Just after giving birth to her 2nd daughter, Dianne found herself sitting at a weight she’d never been before. “At 5’2”, I was almost 200lbs. It wasn’t until stepping on the scale that I realized just how much I’d gained with my 2nd pregnancy.” Determined to lose the weight and fit into her work clothes by the time she returned in January, Dianne began researching online coaching and trainers when she stumbled across Sisters in Shape. “I decided that I needed to be strong and show my kids what it meant to be strong. Show them that we could be strong together.”

“Sometimes you can’t always see the fruits of your labor…” says Adrienne, which can undoubtedly lead to feelings of self doubt on whether you’re making progress toward your goals. But during those times, it's essential to reflect on our WHY, celebrate successes, remember the struggles you’ve overcome and embrace where you are at that moment.  

When Christie started her journey with Sisters in Shape, she had reached a point of wanting more in fitness and health. She was tired of trying to find balance and continue doing it all. She needed a group of women who would challenge me, inspire me, and empower me. "The transformation of my mind and how I approach life has been even more incredible than my physical transformation," says Christie. "I have embraced progress, not perfection. I have gained tools that help me to rock at everyday life."

Krista’s goals as a fitness mentor mirror the ones she has for herself; to find happiness, and to appropriately respond to challenges. The metaphorical equivalent of finding a window to climb through, when it seems like a door has been shut, and finding a little healthy self-improvement along with your self-acceptance. “Everyone has their weaknesses, areas where they struggle,” Krista says. “When I found out about my back, it was kind of a crisis--I really have to work on my posterior chain, more than most people--and after finding out I couldn’t deadlift heavy, I had to change my game.”

“Everyone has their weaknesses, areas where they struggle,” Krista says. “When I found out about my back, it was kind of a crisis--I really have to work on my posterior chain, more than most people--and after finding out I couldn’t deadlift heavy, I had to change my game.”

Crystal had known for a long time that she wanted to get back to fitness and feeling like herself once and for all. A self-proclaimed yo-yo dieter, she was always trying to find the quickest way to get to where she wanted to be with no regard for the healthiest approach. She even went through a difficult period of time when she battled binge eating. A better approach was a must!

While Christie says that her formal education has been helpful in her pursuits as an online personal trainer, fitness coach, and figure/powerlifting athlete, she maintains that her personal experience with pregnancy weight gain, weight loss and bodybuilding is what has taught her the most.

Stephanie was one year into “maintaining” a 35lb weight loss when she began contemplating her next milestone. A former distance runner, Stephanie was looking for a challenge that would benefit her health and improve her physique, yet be easier on the joints. Her knees no longer could handle the impact of running; she needed a new primary form of exercise.

Natasha's transformation hasn’t just been a physical one; “I have more energy. I feel like I can balance things better. I see myself differently... We as women are our worst critics. It’s been great to have a coach to look at you. They see you from a different angle than you see yourself.”

"I have learned so much about myself. For years, I allowed fear to hold me back from following my dreams. I have grown in so many ways and love the person that I have become! I no longer allow fear to hold me back; instead, I allow myself to feel the fear and do it anyway!”