October Athlete of the Month - Mary Bouchard

We are so excited to celebrate Mary Bouchard as our October Athlete of the Month! Over the past five years, Mary has embraced her health and fitness journey at Wilcox Wellness & Fitness with determination, courage, and a willingness to challenge herself in new ways.

In her time at WILCOX, Mary has achieved both big and small victories - from training for and competing in The Tough Mountain Challenge, to focusing on the finer details like building more symmetry in her movements. She’s discovered that success is not just about finishing races, but also about mastering the way her body moves every day.
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Her goals now continue to evolve. While nutrition remains her biggest challenge, she’s learned through coaching not to beat herself up when she gets off track. Instead, she leans into healthy habits and gets right back to building the lifestyle she wants.

When it comes to her favorite workouts, Mary loves the Boxing classes, especially after a long day at work. Her all-time favorite move? The Indo Board plank with a ball under her feet - “It’s really hard and I love the challenge. It feels great when I do it right!”

Her least favorite exercise? Lunges. But even when they’re tough, she shows up, does the work, and pushes through.
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One of Mary’s biggest accomplishments was competing in the Tough Mountain Challenge not once, but twice. With a finish time of 1:36:05, she surprised herself with her results - and more importantly, proved to herself that she was capable of taking on something that once felt out of reach.
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Early in her journey, Mary believed that endless cardio was the only way to stay fit - even though she hated running. Now, she understands that fitness is about steps, strength, and balance. She focuses on getting her 10,000 daily steps, building strength, and tracking nutrition in ways that are sustainable.

Her biggest motivation is simple but powerful: to stay mobile for as long as possible, so she can live life to the fullest with the people she loves. She draws inspiration from others too - especially the 65+ clients at WILCOX who show up and give their all in every workout. “You are all rockstars!” she says.

For Mary, WILCOX has been more than just a gym. It’s been a safe, supportive place where she can challenge herself, feel her best, and know that her health and success are the priority. “It truly is a community where we teach and support one another.”
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Her advice for anyone beginning their journey is to take it one step at a time:
“Don’t let the thought of committing to a new health journey overwhelm you. It is exactly that…a journey. You will have highs and lows. It isn’t going to happen quickly. It happens by making small choices every day and turning them into habits. Once you have those new habits down, gradually add to them. If you stumble, you are never too far off the path to get back on.”

Congratulations, Mary! Your strength, resilience, and determination inspire all of us at WILCOX. We’re so proud to celebrate you as our October Athlete of the Month!

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You don’t have to go it alone, and you don’t need to have it all figured out to take the first step.

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