Learn from AFS Health & Fitness Coaches

Meet Michael H. He started in May! What motivates you to come to class? The fun quirky enthusiastic staff, the education I’m getting from small classes and the inspiring energy from large classes! It’s amazing to be a part of

Meet Shannon Sexton! She started in February! What motivates you to come to class? My wedding in October and feeling good in that wedding dress! Long term? My health and feeling great in my own skin! What excites you most about

Kelly Chauvin- Assistant Marketing Director- Plymouth Hometown: Harrison Township, MI I love Musical Theatre, I will do (and have done) some crazy things for tickets to a show on Broadway.  I love kids, some of the most forgiving, funny, and compassionate

Name: Susan Dziedzic Practitioner: Jen Fuller Start Date: Jan. 19th, 2015 Results to Date: Down 42lbs of Fat Mass, and down 16% of Body Fat How did you hear about AFS? I saw posts from one of my co-workers on Facebook.

“I know what I need to do, I just need to do it”. I have spoken those words before, you have spoken those words before, and as a Fitness Practitioner they probably make the list of the top 3 things

Name: Paul Depalma Practitioner: Bailey Paull-Baird Start Date: Oct. 22nd, 2015 Results to Date: Down 16lbs of Fat Mass, and up 12lbs of Lean Mass How did you hear about AFS? I live and work in Plymouth, so I had driven by many

Name: Hanah Wilkins Practitioner: Kemper Sosa Results to Date: Down 20 pounds, down 10% body fat, and down 12 inches overall How long have you been a client with AFS? I started with AFS on January 1, 2016. I’ve always been active having grown

Meet Sheryl Carvill! She started last month! What motivates you to come to class? I know that if I put the effort in, I will see and feel results.  It’s also empowering to accomplish something that I didn’t think I

Name: Marisa Liedeke Practitioner: Jen Fuller Start Date: May 28th, 2015 Results to Date: Down 22lbs of Fat Mass, and down 10% Body Fat How did you hear about AFS? Offered through NuStep’s wellness program to employees. What/Who inspired you to

Katie Griffin- Fitness Practitioner Hometown: Kentwood/Caledonia MI (smaller Cities outside of the GR area!) I recently got married to my best friend (cliche but true!), & we have the cutest little kitten together named Arthur! I went to school for

Dear Mom, You taught me to care for all people, no matter their race, religion, sexual orientation, or status. I’m an empathetic person because of you. Love, Bailey Dear Mom, My entire life I’ve watched you selflessly serve everyone around you.

In first part of this blog we talked about the research performed on “Biggest Loser” contestants as an example of the body’s reaction to weight loss. We discussed how this was essentially a survival response designed to quickly limit weight