Fran Wahl
How long have you been a member of Fit Chick Express and what brought you here?
I have been a member for about 4 years and my good friend Sarah encouraged me to join her, so she could get free classes.
What has been your greatest accomplishment since becoming a member of FCE? While I haven’t lost much weight, I have decreased my percent body fat and continue to feel strong and motivated while coming to class. I am convinced that attending class and following Angie’s nutritional advice helped me train for and run a half marathon uninjured. I’ve also climbed a couple of fourteeners since joining FCE.
What keeps you motivated? What obstacles have you had to overcome? Honestly, the payment plan keeps me motivated! I hate to waste money, so I have found the prepayment process really keeps me signing up and attending the classes. My main obstacle is that because I have been running and skiing for many years, (it’s not cause I’m over 50 or anything) my knees have finally worn out. The modifications that the instructors provide me are awesome!
What is your favorite part of FCE? I can’t lie, the fact that the classes are 30 min long is my favorite thing. That makes it very difficult to stay home and wimp out. Also, I can make it a harder workout on the days I need it by increasing speed or reps. It was a great cross training tool to use when I trained for a half marathon.
What advice would you offer to newbies? I’m sure Angie doesn’t want me to say this, but once you get started and do it for a month or so, STOP coming to class for a while. That’s how I learned that when you go back again, you find out you never should have stopped!! It’s an amazing difference. And every time I take a break, I pay…if you can, don’t stop.
In one sentence how would you describe your experience at FCE. The motivational tools, camaraderie and awesome instructors have kept me showing up to class for several years and I expect to continue for as long as they will have me!