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Michael embarked on his fitness journey with us in May of 2022, driven by a compelling set of goals. He sought to regain his energy, rekindle his love for an active lifestyle, slip into clothes that had long been neglected, and simply feel better overall. Over the course of the past 15 months, Michael has not only achieved these objectives but has also exceeded them in remarkable ways.
Through practice and determination, he has made astounding progress. If you were to witness him in the gym today, you would hardly believe how far he has come. Individuals like Michael serve as a profound source of inspiration for our training team, as we relish witnessing our clients push through their barriers, step out of their comfort zones, and embrace the journey of progress.
It's Michael's unwavering commitment and the profound shift in his mindset that have propelled him to achieve the remarkable results he's attained. Despite his busy schedule and various responsibilities, Michael no longer brushes the gym aside when his day gets hectic. He acknowledges that his best days begin with a gym session, and he has made it a non-negotiable part of his routine.
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Join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to Diane Winand, our August Athlete of the Month!
Diane remains dedicated to her goals and has gained a deeper awareness of how her posture and balance contribute to her overall mobility, setting her sights on continued growth.
 Beyond her physical achievements, Diane's efforts to shift her mindset away from comparison and focus on her own progress demonstrate her commitment to personal growth and well-being. We believe that mindset is a fundamental aspect of health and fitness, and Diane's dedication to intentional practice sets a shining example.
Join us in congratulating our July Athlete of the Month, Marilyse Danforth!
As a mother to a 9-year-old son, Marilyse's commitment to her health and fitness also serves as a significant motivator. Maintaining motivation isn't always easy, but Marilyse highlights the importance of finding balance in life and believing in oneself. Perfection isn't the goal; what truly matters is getting back on track even after falling out of routine. Regardless of how many times one needs to regroup, the effort is always worth it.
When asked for her advice on committing to health and fitness, Marilyse wisely stated, "If you don't sacrifice for what you want, then what you want becomes the sacrifice." These words serve as a valuable reminder when we struggle to take the necessary steps toward our overall health, wellness, and ultimately, happiness. Marilyse, we are incredibly proud of you and look forward to supporting you throughout your health and fitness journey. Keep up the fantastic work! Two years ago, in July 2019, Nathan joined our training program. He was struggling with the aftermath of COVID, which had made his job and lifestyle more sedentary. Nathan knew he needed to develop healthy routines and habits to break out of that rut and take control of his life.
When Nathan initially joined our training program, he encountered difficulties due to gouty arthritis, experiencing pain during flares while performing various activities. With limited experience in athletics and movement, he had to learn how to connect with his body in terms of perfect form, overall movement, balance, and coordination. However, Nathan's determination to learn and work hard was unwavering, and as a result, he hasn't experienced a gouty arthritis attack in nearly two years among other accomplishments.
When asked if he felt any strain on his shoulders during the exercise, Nathan responded with an emphatic "NO," demonstrating his deep understanding of the mechanics of the movement and how his body was allowing him to perform it correctly.
Nathan’s commitment to self-improvement serves as a reminder that with determination and effort, anything is possible. We are proud of his progress and excited to see what else he can accomplish in the future.
As we get into the month of May we’re sending out a big shout out to our May Athlete of the Month, Kellie Stinson.
Kellie is an ultra marathon runner, and her love for running is matched by her unwavering commitment to her training in the gym. She's acutely aware of how her workouts at Wilcox Wellness & Fitness contribute to her running success, as evidenced by her consistent improvements in personal records and increased ease during runs.
We are committed to staying ahead of the curve by always learning and updating our approach to best serve our clients. Kellie embodies this mindset, with an open-minded approach to new fitness approaches. While it can be challenging to adjust to changes after years or decades of doing things a certain way, Kellie has recognized the value in these adaptations. By observing and questioning these changes, she has strengthened her own understanding of how she can optimize her training for maximum benefit.
Kellie was receptive to this approach, eventually embracing it wholeheartedly and realizing that an intuitive eating method was truly efficacious. As a result, Kellie made notable strides towards her weight loss targets over the last several months.
Join us in congratulating Branielle - our April Athlete of the Month. Branielle has been training with us since September 2021 when her boss and Wilcox Client, Tom, encouraged her to get started, and we are so happy that he did!
“My boss trains at Wilcox as well and watching his transformation and how highly he speaks of the trainers has really inspired me. He is currently still a client and I love seeing him leaving when I am coming into the gym. His drive for fitness and how much he tries to pass it onto his employees amazes me”.
She embraced the extra support and the community engagement in the program. She utilized each resource to help her along her journey including being consistent about submitting a nutrition journal each week so that she could get tips on where she could make small, incremental changes in how she was eating. She worked hard to make healthy swaps and adjust her portion sizes so that she could continue to make progress towards her weight loss goals. She’s noticing her clothes fitting better and even fitting into smaller sizes.
When Branielle was asked what her best advice is for getting started in a health & fitness program this is what she said: “Just start. Get through the first couple of weeks. You will never know what you can do or can’t do unless you try it. Commit to a month and see how you feel. You won’t want to take a nap in the afternoons anymore. You will have more energy. You will overall feel better. You will make new friends that will support your journey”.
We are so proud of Juley Salisbury and all that she has achieved since starting her training program with us last April.
Juley not only connects with the comradery of the community, she also contributes to it by offering up a little extra guidance or support to others in her group. It’s the attitude and spirit of people like Juley that creates the welcoming and supportive culture that we’re so proud of!
The trainer team is always prepared to help her slow down the movement when needed. Juley’s communication about what’s working and not working helps the trainer team guide her in her session so that she can stay safe and feeling strong and confident.
When Juley throws that ball to the ground she feels the ground shake beneath her and she feels strong and powerful. She’s also working harder on choosing a slightly heavier weight, reminding herself on the regular that she’s much stronger than she thinks.
Join us in congratulating our February Athlete of the Month, Lorrie Cardwell-Panfil.
Lorrie quickly embraced the opportunity to regain her connections to her body through her training program at the gym. She comes into her training sessions ready to work hard and engaged. She listens to the trainer’s guidance and cues, and works to understand how the exercises in any given training session will benefit her body, how she moves, and how she feels.
Lorrie always comes into the gym with a BIG smile on her face, but don’t let that smile fool you. She’s very serious in her training sessions and wants to get the most out of each minute. Lorrie is the type of person who smiles when she’s working hard, even if it’s challenging to her and she’s struggling in some way, she’s still smiling. You can really see just how much she enjoys working in the gym. One day Lorrie came in and she wasn’t smiling. She shared how she was having some tests done to diagnose a possible serious health condition. She shared her fears in how such a diagnosis may impact her ability to keep up with her training program, the intensity at which she’s enjoyed working, and her ability to maintain consistency. Lorrie welcomed the support provided by the trainer team where she was reminded to take each day at a time, to do what she felt she was able to do each day, and to rest as her body required. By listening to her body she was able to maintain balance in her overall energy and her commitment to her training sessions. Thankfully, tests came back negative and Lorrie was able to identify some less intense changes to help her address some of the symptoms she was experiencing, and enthusiastically resumed her higher intensity commitment to her training program.
Lorrie, we just love training you and we’re so proud of all that you’ve achieved in your training program. Keep up the great work!
We are so excited to be celebrating our first Athlete Spotlight of 2023, Katie Soucy.
An accomplishment like this doesn’t come without hard work and commitment. Katie was committed to her training program right from the start, and made time to get to her training session on a regular basis. Katie is a mom of a 3 year old and splits self care time with her husband as they both work full time jobs.
Getting out of the house and seeing other people after a year of relative isolation was important for her, and we couldn’t be more happy that she chose to join our community here at Wilcox.
Thank you Katie for being such a positive force within our community. Your positive attitude, kind demeanor and focused mindset contributes in meaningful ways to our gym culture and we just love having you in our community. We are so happy to inspire you each day and in turn to be inspired by you. Keep up the great work. We can't wait to celebrate the completion of your next marathon with you!
We are so excited to be celebrating Martha Fogler and Irwin Gross as this month’s Athlete’s of the Month.
Irwin started off working 1:1 with Bree while he rebuilt his strength & confidence in the gym. Over time he transitioned back into group training while occasionally scheduling a 1:1 with Bree to refine some of his skills.
This kind of commitment is what allows Martha and Irwin to live their very best life in defiance of their age. They recognize that their commitment allows them to move like they’re decades younger, but they don’t take it for granted. They know that a body in motion stays in motion, and a body at rest stays at rest. They both intend to stay in motion for as long as possible and have so much still to explore and enjoy.
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AuthorHi! My name is Allison Hopkins and I am the owner of Wilcox Wellness & Fitness in Brunswick, ME. I am excited to bring WILCOX to Brunswick and share in my passion for living a great life through health and fitness. Archives
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