Kirstin Loomis’ Fitness Journey
Are you looking to make healthier choices, really change the way you look, and feel?
A Platinum Fitness client who’s lost over 109 pounds, and 20% body fat, has a little advice:
“Make the first step and never doubt yourself,” says Kirstin Loomis, a Tucson mom, who walked into Platinum Fitness weighing 278 pounds.
Loomis is a “success story”, in the truest sense. She used to wear a size 22 pants, now wears a size 10, and is still losing.
Loomis says she’d been coming to Platinum Fitness for a few years, but decided about 10 months ago to make a serious change.
“I got tired of being overweight. My weight consumed my life on a daily basis. I wanted to change my life. I have a 10-year-old son, and he’s really active, and he wanted to do a lot of things that I just wasn’t able to do, like hiking,” says Loomis.
She says she set her mind to it and has not looked back. She made a decision to change her life.
Loomis says “I told myself I would lose the weight I needed in order to be healthy and that I would make this my lifestyle.”
But she needed a little support.
Before
After
“I started wanting to lose weight, but I didn’t really know what to do in the gym, so I approached Kurt, the General Manager, and said, I want to know about personal training.”
Enter Kirstin’s Trainer, Brent “Bo” Bowman.
“He changed my life,” says Kirstin.
“She changed her own life, and all the credit goes to her,” says Bowman.
Bowman is the Personal Training Manager at Platinum Fitness, on Speedway, and he is also a Certified Personal Trainer.
“She’s worked harder than any other client I’ve ever had. I give her homework: She does it all the time,” says Bowman.
Loomis said the two worked well together.
“He made me feel like I was important,” says Loomis “And what I was trying to do was important. Any question I’ve ever asked, he’s answered it. He always explains to me why we’re doing something. He’s one of my biggest cheerleaders. He’s always encouraged me and helped me find strength and courage to do things I never thought possible. He never lets me give up even when it’s hard.”
Bowman says while Loomis had belonged to Platinum Fitness for a while, he echoes the fact that she needed some guidance.
“Kirstin, like a lot of people, come in, and hop on a treadmill, and not see results,” says Bowman.
He says, in order to do actual body ‘sculpting’ – to change the way your body looks - weight and resistance training is key. Conditioning, form, and safety are also important, and an expert can help you with a plan.
“Everyone can use the push, and some guidance,” Bowman says.
And Loomis’s example sets the tone for others.
“Some of my friends workout here now or work with my trainer or others, as a result. I take no credit for that but you can start a chain reaction. When others see that it’s possible you give them hope.” says Loomis.
And the trainers at Platinum, are very diverse, says Bowman. They work with beginners, all the way to ‘bodybuilder’ “types”.
“One of our trainers, Cody, is a bodybuilder. He’ll often work with guys who are also bodybuilders. Then, we have another trainer, Marco, who’s going to school to be a physical therapist. He’s very knowledgeable about injuries, and works well with people who may have physical restrictions,” says Bowman.
Bowman and Loomis have made a great team: The two participated in a 5K race the beginning of February, something Loomis says she never could have done before.
Kirstin says she’s able to enjoy exercise she hasn’t been able to do, or was ever interested in. She’s also been able to do more with her son.
“I had not been hiking in 20 years, and we go all the time, now,” says Loomis.
“I found in myself the courage to do something different.”
(And yes, gentlemen, Kirstin adds, she is single.)
If *YOU* are ready to do something different, ready to embrace a healthier way of living, and change your life and body, contact the Personal Training Manager, at any of our locations.
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My life has changed in so many ways as a result of deciding to make this change. In 10 months I have not missed 1 personal training session and have never been let. Its all about your mind set and your commitment. It CAN be done! Its not just about what you do in the gym that matters but also what you do outside of the gym and what you eat is VERY important.
If you have been considering hiring a personal trainer NOW is the time! Love yourself enough to give the gift of health and life to yourself. Fitness has changed my life in ways I cannot even begin to explain. I promise you, you will NOT regret your decision to make a change!
Thank you to my amazing trainer Bo who has been with me every step of the way. Even though you take no credit I could not have done it without you!
Kirstin is da bomb!
Kirstin, I am so proud of you and the courage you have to make the tremendous steps in your life. I know Joey is so happy knowing he is going to have his mom around for a very long time. And as I said before I don’t know if I would recognize you if I passed you on the street. Love you girl.
I’m really proud of her. We met five years ago. She exemplifies a healthy lifestyle. It gives me hope to overcome my obesity and all my addictions not just food. I’m very happy for her and her little man. Life has much to offer and her future looks brighter than ever. Thank you for honoring my friend in your article. She deserves it.
So many of us know what it’s like to be overweight and feel stuck in our own skin. Many just give up hope and stay miserable. Well, Kirstin did it!! She has shown so many that change is possible!!!! Admitting we may need help can be extremely hard and humbling but DAM, look at the results. Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many of us!!! The transformation is unreal
Kudos and congrats. I am so very proud to have witnessed this transformation. You are a testament to rolling up your sleeves and going to work. Class is at 10am.
-Kurt
I am so proud of you! You are such an inspiration!!! Love you like crazy!
Kirstin I am so proud of you!! You were determined to lose weight and you didn’t give up, even when you wanted to. You are such an inspiration to me and so many others. You are such a beautiful woman inside and out and i love to see you happy,it makes my heart smile