Congratulations on the winners of Hannah Dawson’s FitClub “She is Dedicated” Challenge!
Overall Winner: JENIE MATHEW
Age:
49
Health and Fitness Goals:
Losing fat, getting toned and stronger.
Why did you decide to register for Hannah’s program?
My friend Angie Thomas inspired me.
How has the experience been for you?
I love it! I love the workouts and the meal plan!
What does dedicated (“She is dedicated “) mean to you?
It means sticking with something despite your emotional or physical state.
What did you do to focus on dedicating during this challenge?
I kept at it even when I wasn’t feeling good and even when I was discouraged.
What did you learn about yourself this past month?
I learned to relax and not worry so much about my weight and body. I am God’s child and my worth isn’t found in the number on the scale.
What challenges did you face this past month while focusing on “being dedicated”?
I faced the challenge of discouragement. I was so worried the number on the scale wasn’t where I wanted it to be which led to me feeling very discouraged but despite that, I kept going with my workouts and nutrition.
Any words of advice you would give to others considering a “Dedicated” program approach?
I would say keep going and you will achieve your goals. However, the process or journey may be longer and different than you think – and that’s ok because there are so many great lessons to learn along the way. Sometimes we want to just get to the goal quickly and are impatient, but the journey we take to get there, affords us so many lessons that we don’t want to miss.
What does it mean to you to earth recognition of the “She is Dedicated ” award spotlight?
Wow!! It is a great honour to earn this spotlight award. What an honour!! It also brings me great joy and encouragement to keep going in my fitness journey. I am very grateful to be a part of this community.
What has it been like working with Hannah and the Fitclub community?
I am so thankful to Hannah! Hannah is a great coach – she is always RIGHT THERE to answer my questions and give me advice or encouragement. She has such a healthy view of fitness and nutrition and I trust what she tells me. Hannah also genuinely cares about her clients and their individual journeys. I am so grateful to have Hannah there to help whenever I need her. The Fitclub community is encouraging and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
Spotlight Winner: MEGAN MCDONALD
Age:
37
Health and Fitness Goals:
My health goal is to be able to have the energy to keep up with my kids. In terms of fitness, I want to get back to running 5 km races, increase the weights that I am using for my workouts, and continue to see the definition and tone in my body.
Why did you decide to register for Hannah’s program?
After recovering from a back injury, I needed to find a program that was holistic and provided information on nutrition as well as exercise. A friend of mine shared about Hannah’s program on social media and it has been a really good fit for me and my busy lifestyle.
How has the experience been for you?
My experience has been amazing and so encouraging. The workouts are challenging but reasonable. The recipes are simple and tasty with easy-to-find ingredients. I managed to get my “meat and potato” husband to eat tofu! He actually liked it and asked for it again. Never in 18 years together did I think that would ever happen. My whole family has been so supportive of mama getting stronger and taking care of her body. The kids have joined some of my workouts and enjoy helping me pick new recipes from Hannah’s page.
What does dedicated (“She is dedicated “) mean to you?
It means showing up, even when you want to. It is one exercise at a time, one workout at a time, one day at a time. The small moments of choosing to make your health a priority add up to big achievements.
What did you do to focus on dedicating during this challenge?
I focused on all of the small victories and how far I have come. I pushed myself to add a little more weight each time or to sneak in one more rep. I also listened to my body and rested when I needed to. I made sure to find a balance between completing my workouts and building in time to rest.
What did you learn about yourself this past month?
I learned how far I have come. Being dedicated and taking time for yourself is not just good for your body, it’s good for your soul.
What challenges did you face this past month while focusing on “being dedicated “?
It was hard to not get distracted by all of the “life stuff”. We brought home a puppy at the end of April and he needed a lot of attention. I was also exhausted from the sleep deprivation that come along with a new puppy. I had to learn how to push through and incorporate him into my workouts. I had to make sure his needs were met without sacrificing my own.
Any words of advice you would give to others considering a “dedicated” program approach?
I thrive in structure and stability. Having a program that lays out a fitness plan for you in a simple and easy-to-follow way takes the guesswork out of training. It helps you to stay on track and see the progress that you are making each week. It is also so important to use metrics other than the scale. Success comes in different forms- gaining strength, increasing weight, losing inches, etc. Celebrate your successes and remember how far you have come.
What does it mean to you to earth recognition of the “She is Dedicated ” award spotlight?
I am so grateful to be a part of this community and to be recognized. It is a lovely compliment and I truly appreciate it.
What has it been like working with Hannah and the Fitclub community?
It’s been such a pleasure to work with Hannah. She is incredibly inspiring as are so many of the members of the FitClub community. We each have our own stories and challenges, but we continue to show up to take care of ourselves. It has been so supportive and encouraging. I am really glad that I found this group of badass women to continue to grow with.
Spotlight Winner: VIVECA SOLBREKKEN
Age:
44
Health and Fitness Goals:
My health & fitness goals coming into this program were to gain some muscle, I want to be strong and toned, I want to see abs, and back muscles, and build my legs & glutes. One thing I was excited about is learning how to track macros (still learning;), meal plan and meal prep. I have tried so many good meal prep recipes from Hannah’s program, meal prep helps me stay on track with my eating.
Why did you decide to register for Hannah’s program?
I believe we need to take care of ourselves spirit soul and body. I hadn’t been working out for quite some time as I had been suffering from breast implant illness, I literally had zero extra energy, so a few months back (December 2021) I had explant surgery, and I’ve gained back all my energy, my Bii symptoms are gone, no more pain, it is a miracle so I knew it was time to start the program. As I’ve been watching Hannah for maybe a couple of years now, She’s been through a lot of the same things I’ve been through so I really relate to and love her!!
How has the experience been for you?
It’s been life-changing really, I walk into the gym with purpose because I know exactly what I’m going to do, instead of wondering what to hit next. I plan ahead with my meals, so I feel awesome and proud of myself for sticking to them!
I also love that Hannah is always there for me, always encouraging me and pointing out all the positives, she’s got a way of helping you change your thinking around your body.
What does dedicated (“She is dedicated”) mean to you?
It means sticking to something you say you’re going to do.
What did you do to focus on dedicating during this challenge?
I was dedicated in my workouts I never gave up and I pushed through each and every one of them and when I got finished I was so happy I did it.
What did you learn about yourself this past month?
I learned that my body does respond positively to eating enough and lifting weights. I was worried that not doing a crazy amount of cardio I would get thick, but no. I feel strong, and I can see my muscles shaping up nicely.
What challenges did you face this past month while focusing on “being dedicated”?
Trying to find the balance between being a mom, a wife, working, housework, grocery shopping, and meal planning and prepping and working out. But I found a way to make it work, putting my health as a priority is essential to being able to do all the things. My workouts also give me a huge boost of dopamine.
Any words of advice you would give to others considering a “dedicated” program approach?
I would say absolutely go for it!!! I started some weeks back and I look at the progress I have made so far and it’s just so amazing to see the difference in my body and in my mindset, you just have to start and today’s a good day to do that!!!
Nike says it best, just do it!
What does it mean to you to earth recognition of the “She is Dedicated” award spotlight?
It means so much and it just proves to me how far I’ve come, trusting the process and trusting Hannah. It’s so worth it!
What has it been like working with Hannah and the Fitclub community?
It’s been pure joy!! Hannah is a bright shining light with her outlook and her faith, she’s always encouraging and speaks the truth, I love surrounding myself with women who build other women up, that’s Hannah and the FITCLUB babes. Being a part of the FITCLUB community is so fun, I get a ton of inspiration, there are all kinds of different programs to choose from, weekly meal prep recipes to keep you on track, monthly challenges, and education around your body, fitness, food, exercise, you name it.
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