Columbia SC Moms Blog is honored to partner with DiverseFit to bring our readers the following post. All opinions are our own.
Let’s face it, getting your body back into shape after baby (or even before) is tough. And even if you reach that number on the scale, your clothes don’t always fit the same. Add in the daily demands of life, as well as a new little one in the family who requires a lot of attention, and you find yourself barely making time for exercise with a diet that is less than ideal (hello drive-thru and easy to microwave dinners). You want desperately to find the right balance for health and fitness, but it almost feels like a goal you’ll never attain.
Ever wish you could figure out the right plan to work for you? Have you watched someone you know basically eat and exercise the way you do and see results while you’re still stuck at the same place you were when you started?
Mandy and Donna, two local moms, know exactly how this feels. They had completely different body types and struggles with weight, but through fitness and exercise were able to shed the pounds.
Mandy’s Story
Mandy began her fitness journey in 2012 after being the heaviest in her non-pregnant life. She began eating clean and working with a personal trainer. After two years, she had lost 40 pounds and almost eight inches in her waist. She then began running and in 2014 not only ran her first 5K, but came in first in her age group. She found her passion in being healthy and leading a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition.
Donna’s Story
Donna began her fitness journey in 2010 after getting tired of not liking what she saw in the mirror, an overweight and unhealthy mom. She began by running and eating a little bit healthier. Within 2 ½ years, she had lost close to 100 pounds and completed two half marathons. This is when she found her passion in eating healthy and exercising in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Understanding the struggle and sometimes discouragement of trying to lose weight, she can easily related to others in the same boat.
Why DiverseFit REALLY Works
Through their journeys, they learned that every body type is different and that fitness needs to be personalized to fit the individual to be truly successful. For some, this could be finding the right type of exercise to maximize results while keeping you engaged. For others, this might mean a trip to the grocery store together to pick the right kinds of foods and coming back to your house to give your panty a makeover to keep you on the right track and gain a better understanding of what you should be eating and what items to stay away from.
DiverseFit is all about Fitness that Fits You. It takes the passion and dream of two close friends and puts it to work. It’s all about meeting people where they are regardless of what level of fit or healthy they may be and walking with them step by step as they move towards a healthy lifestyle.
Everyone is different, just like the founders of DiverseFit. They didn’t want a one size fits all studio. They wanted to meet the needs of everyone and those needs differ. They’ve created a judgement free place where people can feel free to be themselves without feeling insecure or not good enough. While knowing what it’s like to struggle and once being on that rollercoaster ride themselves, Donna and Mandy are able to relate to everyone who walks through the door and believe in them and encourage them to make changes and begin the journey of getting healthy through nutrition and fitness.
Unique and diverse workouts change daily geared towards strengthening and conditioning in various formats that are customized for any fitness level. No monotony or boredom here. Check out their full class schedule and offerings to find out more!
What People Are Saying
People, including moms like you, are trying DiverseFit and seeing results.
If you are looking for a great gym where you can train hard, have options for workouts and be in a welcoming non-judgemental atmosphere, then you’ve found your gym. Mandy and Donna are not only knowledgeable but they genuinely care about you and want you to be happy while achieving your goals!
DiverseFit has been a great experience! They have been very welcoming and supportive on my weight-loss journey. Even though I am at the beginning of this journey, both Mandy and Donna have been encouraging, and push me to want to continue. While the workouts I have done have been challenging, they know how to push me past my mental limits yet help me modify the exercises so I can complete them at the level I am at. I love the “small gym” feeling – it is not intimidating like some other gyms, and it allows them to really focus on you and your goals. They really do try to work with you to find the best program to fit you and your budget. I highly recommend them!
Giveaway! Free Stroller Fit Classes for You AND a Friend!
Stroller Fit is a mix of cardio, strength and core conditioning using free weights, body weight, and mat work using less equipment than the other programs. 40-45 minute class focusing on total body and core conditioning with your little one by your side including a mix of cardio and strength. Constantly changing workouts so you never get bored. Perfect for Moms who want to get it done in less time but do not want to sacrifice their workout! Open to Moms with “stroller” children. For safety, all children must not be mobile and remain in the strollers.
We know getting fit is much more fun with a friend – and your pal can help provide additional motivation and accountability. We are thrilled to offer one lucky reader a free MONTH of DiverseFit’s super popular Stroller Fit class – for you AND a friend! Enter now for your chance to win!
One Month of Stroller Fit Classes for You and a Friend at DiverseFit
