Member Spotlight: Diane G

Member Of The Quarter Q1 2017: Diane Gerritis  ** Updated July 2019

The Ready To Reclaim Her Body Executive 

“I am losing inches, gaining muscle; my body looks and feels so much better ! My stamina has increased and I am able to exercise without hurting myself which feels great”

How Diane Dropped 40 pounds, reduced aches and pains and reclaimed her body and her life. As a personal trainer in St Petersburg for over 20 years, I have to say, Diane is one of the most committed  people ever to come into one of our Group Personal Training & Weight Loss Programs !

Diane started with us for our Total Body Transformation Challenge back in January 2017 on a mission to get herself healthy.

Overweight , sedentary for years  and living in a body with a variety of injuries and neck and back issues, she wasn’t sure a group program was for her. After she came to check out  our group personal training session  at North Shore Park  and talked to some of our members, she was still skeptical but decided to give it a try for 6 weeks.

She came in afraid of getting injured as had happened in  past attempts at “getting back into shape” but we knew our tribe had the solution she needed! She came in committed, trusted the process and  fast become one of our group favorites and most inspirational member ambassadors.

When I say committed, I mean REALLY committed. She has come in the rain and while in the middle of  moves. Not only that, she hit her session on the way home from her job in North Tampa to her home on Tierra Verde and frequently made the drive from Tierra Verde to our North Shore Location to get in an extra workout on Saturdays! Oh, and did I mention, she frequently travels out of state for work and familial obligations and has an active social life?

I will let you here the rest from Diane Herself:

How long have you been doing a Fitness St Pete Boot Camp Program and why did you start?  I have attended camp 3 x per week since January 2017

What kinds of results have you achieved so far?  I lost a total of 40 pounds since I started. More importantly,  I am losing inches and gaining muscle ; my body looks and feels so much better. What are the two or three biggest benefits you’ve experienced since becoming a St Pete Boot Camp Group fitness member? I like the “teamwork” aspect of the sessions. Being with a group of people and sharing our ups and downs over time is priceless, encouraging and drives us to results.

Where did you grow up?  Washington, DC

Hobbies/Interests outside of camp? Traveling, visiting new places

How has your fitness level/health improved since becoming a Fitness St Pete Boot Camp I Tierra Verde Fitness group  training member? My stamina has increased a lot. I am able to exercise without hurting myself, which feels great!

Favorite Fitness St Pete Boot Camp I Tierra Verde Fitness group fitness  exercise? Battle Ropes, Planks, Pilates, Back Rehab – because I really need it

Least favorite Fitness St Pete Boot Camp I  Tierra Verde Fitness group  training exercise? Push-ups, Crab walking

How has your program compared with your expectations? I was very skeptical that this would work for me, so I have been very pleased.

Please describe how your Fitness St Pete Boot Camp I Tierra Verde Fitness Group Fitness Program has specifically helped you achieve success with your fitness level. While I have a long way to go still, I am confident and improving myself regularly, which is not something a lot of 55 year olds can say.

Tell us an interesting or unusual fact about yourself. I am a middle child (4 of 6), however, I was the baby for over 4 years, and was the de facto oldest for the last three children born.

What would you say to someone on the fence about making a change & committing to their goals? If not now, then when? Just showing up is ¾ of the work the rest will follow.

Are YOU in a body that is tired, not moving like it should and full of aches and pains but unwilling to do anything about it for fear of “getting hurt or being given a restrictive diet that doesn’t fit your lifestyle or temperament and leads to weight gain and feeling like a “failure”?

If so, Diane was where you are.  Click HERE to find out more about our proven, step by step system designed EXCLUSIVELY for over 50 bodies with old injuries, joint pain and 5 – 50 pounds to lose.

Committed To Your Success And Awesomeness,
Dianne Villano – Your Personal Fitness & Body Transformation Expert

P.S.  See more Fitness St Pete Group Personal Training Success Stories