Member Testimonial: Crista Freiter

 

It’s almost been one year since the 40-day challenge, and hands down, it was the best gift I could have given myself. Those were the words my friend said to me when she started - it resonated - lightbulb moment - I signed myself up. Everyone has a story and “stuff” that prevents them from starting or putting themself first. I am certainly not the exception. 

A few takeaways…

Show up for your classes. If you feel great, work hard. If you don’t, just go and move. You’ll never regret showing up.

Have a simple food plan and stick with it. Prep for the week, choose real food, drink water — and yes, sprouted bread has protein, eat it! I started thinking of meals as bowls (and still do): protein, greens, carbs etc. This helped simplify everything. It won’t be perfect every single day but having a plan helps one navigate the outings and eating adventures of life. 

What to do once the 40 day challenge is over - I just didn’t want to go back to how things were. I used the 40 day as a springboard for the remainder of the year. Take what works from the challenge, build it into your year, and lock in. The weight will come off but it is a process and everyone is different. Feeling stronger and healthier is the real reward. 

I am so inspired by the kind, friendly, beautiful human beings I work out with at Revive — you know who you are. They are all sunshine to me. 

I can’t thank Becca and Anthony enough for meeting me where I was at, giving me alternatives as I navigated getting started, encouraging me and having so much enthusiasm for all the big and little wins. I have since attended Natasha, Christina and Heather’s classes and they are all so good at what they do. Grace, Benek and Patti are gems who are always so welcoming and help make Revive all that it is.