STS is empowering – by Jessica

When I started the STS program a year (or so) ago, I was not one to weigh myself, take tons of measurements and take before/after photos. While I was hoping for results, I wanted to feel them versus document them, if that makes sense. I wanted to experience all that STS could be, but not focus on checking off the box of “well, I lost an inch on my thigh” this week or “look at that, a couple of pounds lost on the scale.” And by taking this approach to STS, I have not only experienced the physical results that STS is bound to provide, but it’s worked wonders for me, mentally.

I feel strong, I feel empowered, I feel confident. I owe a lot of that to STS (and Cathe, of course!). When I kicked off the STS program, I was hoping for visual “proof” of my hard work and I think I succeeded there. I’m stronger and more muscular and that is empowering in and of itself. But what STS also did was helped me to kick my workouts up a notch or two or three which has improved my overall health and fitness immensely. As for confidence? I give a ton of credit to STS for giving me the physical and mental strength needed to fulfill a lifelong goal of mine. To teach a fitness class of my own.

I’m currently in the process of getting my kickboxing certification at my gym, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do but was always too chicken to take the leap of faith. But after going through two + rounds of STS and gaining that sense of empowerment after becoming so much stronger after each STS round, I finally put the faith in myself to take the plunge. And for that, I owe a huge thank you to Cathe and the STS crew! Amazing workout, incredible results – way more than any measurements or weight loss results could offer me, the sense of empowerment and confidence is immeasurable.