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Dick Schaper

I am writing to let you know the significant impact the Snap Fitness facility has had on my health and fitness level. On March 17, 2010 my doctor informed me I had Type 2 diabetes. He made a very definitive statement that, at this point of my life I did not need to go on a diet, but rather I needed to change my lifestyle if I wanted to overcome his latest diagnosis.

After more than 35 years of a sedentary lifestyle and not paying any attendtion to what I put into my body, I decided he was right and I needed to do something about how I lived my life. In addition to my diabetes diagnosis, my knees constantly ached, bending over to pick up anything on the floor was a chore and I experienced intermittent stomach problems as well.

Though my wife and I joined Snap Fitness in November of 2009, I just fiddled around the weight machines. However after March 17th, I decided to get serious about working out. The staff's encouragement, knowledge and experience helped get me on a program. That program got me on a better path of health and weight loss.

Initially, I lasted only 3 minutes my first time on the treadmill and 2 minutes on the Arc Trainer. Following the dirctions of the staff, I was able to get where I am today. Currently I am on the Arc Trainer for 31 minutes 5 days a week, Stationary bike for 5 days a week along with 35 minutes on the treadmill and weight training every other day.

I have lost 76 pounds since March 17th, 2010 and additionally my doctor has taken me off 2 perscription medications I have been on since my diabetes diagnosis.

I thank the Snap Fitness staff for the friendship and encoragement it took for me reaching my goals. I could have not done it without your help.

Best regards,

Dick Schaper

Emily

My name is Emily. When I first joined Snap, I weighed around 225 pounds. I was overly stressed out, tired, unhappy with my appearance, and well on my way towards a life of unhealthy habits. I had a family history of heart disease and diabetes. Basically, it was time to do something and I did. I joined Snap Fitness in April of 2010 with my grandparents. It was one of the best choices I've ever made. At first, I was uncertain about my ability to start working out and to stick with it. That was until I started noticing results after only about a week of working out.

I lost around five pounds, my appetite started decreasing and I started to sleep better. After a month my clothes were getting to big, I was eating healthier, I slept better than I had in a long time and I felt better all around. I couldn't believe how much of a difference a month of exercising could make. I've been working at Snap Fitness for eight month's and I love the results I've seen. I went to wearing size 16 jeans to size 6 and now wear a medium shirt instead of a XXL.

To date, I've lost about 60 pounds. I use to have periods of insomnia, where I'd lay awake and get 3 to 4 hours of sleep a night. Those are gone along with the fast food I use to eat. When I do order it is a much smaller portion then before. I use to continually snack and then sit down to a full meal. That is also a thing of the past. Joining Snap Fitness not only physically affected me but it also affected how I felt about myself and my general happiness.

I used to have very low self-confidence. I was constantly beating myself up about how I felt and looked. Now I can look at myself and compliment myself. Shopping for clothes is fun again (much to my wallet's dismay) instead of a confidence killer. This school year I became a varsity football cheerleader. If you had asked me a year ago if I would ever wear a skirt in front of the whole school, I would have told you "I'd die of embarrassment". When I hear people tell me how good I look and how proud they are , it makes me feel good. I know that I worked hard to get where I am and it was all worth it.

When I joined Snap Fitness, I had no idea what to expect and was slightly intimidated. It turned out there was absolutely no reason to feel like this. Everybody was welcoming, encouraging and helpful. Snap has a diverse group of members of all walk of life. Each having their own level of fitness, health and goals. Members here are ready to get physically fit, not stand around and judge everybody else. I am glad I joined Snap when I did. I am making myself healthier,happier and physically fit. I have confidence back and I'm much happier. I love where I am today and couldn't of done it without Snap Fitness.