Struggling With Nutrition And Knowing What To Do?

This is the story of Jenna Picklesimer, member of TFW Athens, wife, mother, and professional.
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Before joining TFW, Jenna thought she would find results in fad diets, long distance cardio, and zero strength training. “Clearly I was wrong and I needed to change how I viewed nutrition and food”, she said.

With her son already enrolling in SBG Athens’ Growing Gorillas Martial Arts and Youth Enrichment Program and a husband looking to begin training martial arts, Jenna was pleased to have found a place for her entire family.

In the past, Jenna was a member of other gyms in Athens, Ga. “I would go (sometimes) and have absolutely no clue what to do except run on the treadmill. Even if I wanted to do anything else, I wouldn’t know how”, she explained frustratingly.

The personal relationships with both her coaches and teammates is what she believes truly makes TFW Athens different from the other programs in town. It’s what was missing and made it easier to quit going to her other gyms. The encouragement she gets from both her coaches and teammates is like nothing else.

“I will never forget my first day, and how bad I was struggling. Not a single person ever made me feel like I don’t belong- everyone was great. Even recently when I was last finishing- another member chose to do extra and finish with me. You will not find that anywhere else but TFW Athens.”

Having lost 37.5 pounds since beginning the program in November 2018, Jenna has also gained muscle and reduced her BMI. She knows she has more to accomplish and looks forward to losing more weight and getting even healthier.

Jenna would like to share some things that have made a huge difference:

  • The food/nutrition help is key. If you just listen and act, you will be successful. As the coaches always say, “The system works, if you work the system.”
  • The classes are so great- it’s not the same thing ever- it truly can be fun.
  • Every single coach has been willing to help, and answer any questions I have had.

“I cannot thank you enough for everything SBG/TFW has done for us so far!”

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Take Back Your Life

This is the story of TFW Athens member Whitney DeWitte finding her place to thrive.

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Before joining TFW, Whitney was self destructive and full of anger.

SBG not only offers immersive martial arts programs, but also a comprehensive fitness program dubbed “Training For Warriors” (TFW). As a member of TFW, Whitney has lost weight, gained confidence in herself, and learned to hold herself accountable for her happiness and health. She has reached, in short, many of her fitness goals, set new ones, and broken those. Her story, however, runs much deeper.

Whitney joined during a dark period in her life. Having lost a child, she “needed an outlet for [her] anger,” saying that self-destruction had become her “worst enemy.” Whitney sought to cope with her demons to set a better example for her other children. From what she knew about the program, she understood that it would hold her accountable and help build her own command of life’s chaos. Exhibiting strength rare in most people, she sought to find something positive in an unimaginable situation. She joined TFW not only to lose weight but to take back her life.

TFW has provided her an extended family. One of Whitney’s primary coaches—also named Whitney—has been “the greatest thing that ever happened to me since starting this process,” in Whitney’s words. “She not only became my teacher but my friend. She is the reason that I work hard and push myself. She makes me want to be a better person.” Through these bonds, Whitney—and all of us at SBG / TFW—take a step closer to becoming a better person every day.

Here are a few pieces of advice that Whitney wanted to share directly:

  1. Commit to the process (it works)!
  2. Trust the coaches.
  3. Don’t give up, even if you fail (like I did my first time around). Don’t quit! You are worth it. Don’t just say it to yourself; believe it.

Do you struggle with some of the same things with which Whintey struggled? You CAN make that change and TRANSFORM your life also!

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Step Three To A Healthier You

Living a Healthy Lifestyle Creates A Healthier You (Step 3 of 3)

It’s as simple as getting a good night’s sleep, treating yourself right, and reducing your stress (amongst a few others).

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This is the final step in a three part series to help give you the knowledge to reach your goals.

Step 3: Lifestyle

  • Get to sleep
  • Slow life down
  • Don’t beat yourself up
  • Focus on stress reduction
  • Positive thinking
  • You are who you hang out with

You don’t have to be a life coach to know that mmall changes in the way you live add up to big changes in how positively you can change your life. Try the six things above and you will be well on your way to a happy and healthier YOU.

Step 1 (in case you missed it): Training (exercise)
Step 2 (in case you missed it): Nutrition (eating right)

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Step Two To A Healthier You

Good Nutrition (Eating Right) Goes A Long Way (Step 2 of 3)

It’s as simple as exercising, eating right, and living a healthy lifestyle.

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This is the second step in a three part series to help give you the knowledge to reach your goals.

Step 2: Nutrition (female and male)

  • Avoid Dieting
  • Cut out sugar, refined grains, and processed foods
  • Cut back or eliminate alcohol
  • Watch your portion sizes
  • Eat whole foods

You don’t have to be a dietician to begin taking control of your nutrition. Try the five things above and you will be well on your way to a healthier YOU.

Stay tuned for step three in the next week.

Step 1 (in case you missed it): Training (exercise)
Step 3: Lifestyle (coming soon)

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Step One To A Healthier You

Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Feel Good (Step 1 of 3)

It’s as simple as exercising, eating right, and living a healthy lifestyle.

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This is the first is a three part series to help give you the knowledge to reach your goals.

Step 1: Training (exercise)

  • Move Everyday!
  • Weight Training
  • Move With Velocity

You don’t have to be a personal trainer or even step foot in the door of a gym to start getting the benefits moving more, doing body weight exercises, and running fast provides.

Stay tuned for steps two and three in the coming weeks.

Step 2: Nutrition (male and female)
Step 3: Lifestyle

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