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In August I started teaching fitness classes at a local gym. The classes are specifically designed for women between 25 and 60 years old. They have lost about 6 pounds per month, on average. Needless to say they´re really happy with their results.

These last weeks, I’ve been thinking that I could turn these classes into a free online challenge to give back all the support you’ve given me during these four years I’ve been in the blogosphere.

The workouts last one hour, three times a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We do body weight and resistance bands exercises, so you do not have to spend money on expensive equipment.

Before spending hours setting up the challenge and no one is interested, I prefer to ask you, would you like to lose weight?

If so, a simple “yes” in the comments section would be enough to let me know.

17 thoughts on “Would you like to lose weight?”

  1. michnavs

    I am not into losing weight..i just need to tone up a bit…i have been going to the gym..i also do road run…but i think i really dont get the results i needed..maybe you could help.

    P.S. they say i am fit at 42 with four kids..but not so sure about that..

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    1. chape

      Ok! That’s a common question. The workouts will help you to tone up your muscles as well. If you don’t have body fat to lose… You can’t lose anything you don’t have, right? In your case, exercise + a right diet will bring the results you’re looking for. I’ll be glad to help you with your diet and reach your goals 😉💪

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  6. James Michael

    Been working hard since December 2018 to lose weight, and proudly can say I am down over 40 lbs since then. Still have work to do, but the progress is a major boost to confidence and feeling like any goal is accomplish-able.

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    1. chape

      40 lbs is no joke. Congrats James!!! You say you still have work to do, may I ask what’s your next goal?

      Reply
      2. chape

        Nice goals! 👌 Obviously, you’re on the right track so, keep working and you will achieve them 💪

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