Andrea Blackburn
Andrea has been at IPT since July of 2023 and has been the definition of consistency! She always makes adjustments to her nutrition and exercise when needed and pushes herself in workouts every single time. Each month she exceeds her goal of losing body fat mass, and has lost a total of 24lbs of BFM since joining! She’s able to chest press 25 lb dumb bells and can do a full pushup without any assistance now. You can really see the difference in how Andrea carries herself and the confidence she has now compared to her first day at IPT. She completely transformed her life for the better!
“Since I started training at IPT, I’ve lost 24 lbs of body fat mass. My energy is better than it’s been in a long time. I can work out for longer periods of time before getting tired and my core is much stronger which has led to no more lower back pain. As a result of all of this my confidence is coming back stronger than ever!
Even though there is always an abundance of motivation at IPT, one thing my trainer, Stephen, told me at the beginning of my journey that really stood out to me is about the difference in motivation versus discipline. We may not always feel motivated but discipline is the ability to stay committed to something regardless of motivation. I have become very disciplined in my commitment to my health by having training sessions 3 days per week at IPT, walking 3 days per week, and not letting excuses stand in my way. Another notable habit change is my eating habits. I follow the advice that Reagan, the nutrition coach at IPT, gave me early on. Also, eating healthier and limiting sweets has led to not having those cravings anymore for foods that don’t serve me well.
Something that really stands out to me about IPT and sets them apart from other gyms is how caring and helpful the whole staff is. My trainers always make certain that I’m doing the workouts correctly and with proper form without intimidation. I love that I get to just show up, do what I’m told without having to think about what I should do, and I know I’ll get great results. I know they’re always looking out for my best interest and growth in my fitness goals.”
“I would say the best advice I can give is to make yourself and your health a priority. When you’re actively moving and eating well you can tell a vast difference in how you feel and perform on a daily basis. Everything in your life will improve when you’re functioning at your very best. Show up and stick with it.”
Great job Andrea! We are extremely proud of how much you have accomplished since joining IPT and constantly improving yourself. Thanks for sticking with it and trusting in us to help guide you. We look forward to continuing to help you in your health and fitness journey!
