Elite Heat Spotlight: Esther L.

"Choosing to become a part of this team wasn't exactly a difficult decision for me. Despite my struggle to lose weight, I've always been a fitness enthusiast. Whether it's trying out the latest workout fad, dancing, or making up a workout out of an everyday chore, I'm always looking for a new way to lose weight and get in shape. But this isn't about losing weight anymore. This is much more than that. It's about getting fit, being healthy and becoming an inspiration for others. This is an opportunity for me to push my body to the limit. To test my physical and mental strength alike and most importantly to prove myself to myself. This is not only a fitness journey, but rather a personal mission; one where I build myself from the inside out; fortify my self confidence, develop discipline and empower myself and other women one burpee at a time."

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As you can see from her photos, Esther has made some awesome progress in just two short months!  She will be competing in the July show.  Good luck, Esther! 

Elite Heat Spotlight: Lauren L.

"I'm looking to accomplish goals on both a personal level but also as a team. As a team, we all lead busy lives, but have a similar goal: a healthy lifestyle and fit body. I love that we all want to better ourselves for life's road ahead. I think it's amazing that a group of ten women have come together to help another like minded, fitness individual achieve a goal within her fitness career. I look forward to getting to know everyone on a personal level outside of the gym. Once we grow as a team, I hope that we can share our fitness journey with others who are looking to also take life by the horns and better themselves not only for appearance but for a long healthier life.

I am taking on this process because to me it's a challenge. I feel that I have come extremely far with my training and that is would be taking it to the next level. I know there will be bumps in the road, things will knock me down but that's how one becomes stronger, smarter, better. I am also going about this process because fitness runs deeper than just looking good. It's about feeling good, it's the way you carry yourself and it's longevity for your body. I hope that through this experience I'll be able to network, be successful up on stage but grow stronger as a person individually as well."

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Lauren is the originator of "Let's get it!" as team mantra and generally considered the team's music guru.  She will be competing in the upcoming July show. 

Good luck, Lauren!

Malenna's Week 8 Progress Pictures

Week 8

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ONLY TWO WEEKS OUT!  Malenna is rocking her awesome new suit and looking incredible as she nears her pro-card winning show on April 14th. 

Malenna is basically acting as an all-around Superwoman, as she is not only training and preparing hard for the April 14th show, but she is also simultaneously guiding the Elite Heat toward their first shows in July and November.  

The Elite Heats are busy as well -- we are all tracking food, prepping food, and supporting Malenna in these next two crazy weeks before the show.  On the workout side, Malenna has been instructing us in kettlebell classes and Elite Heat group sessions, both of which have been fun and challenging (not to mention body transforming!) 

Stay tuned for more news as Malenna and the Elite Heat team burn up the scene! 

Malenna's Week 7 Progress Pictures

Week 7

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It's hard to believe, but Malenna is now only 3 weeks out from her first show of the season!  She has been working extremely hard, not only for herself but also in training all of us Elite Heats with everything from nutrition to strength work.  

As the show date nears, you can definitely see that all of this hard work is truly paying off!

Keep coming back for more updates and pictures as we get closer and closer to Malenna's pro-card winning show on April 14th!  

Malenna's Week 6 Progress Pictures

Week 6

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Malenna is now only four weeks out from her pro-card winning show on April 14th.  Clearly she is making some serious progress!

The Elite Heat team has also been working extra hard, especially since we have recently started our weekly team workouts.  Malenna has kept us motivated and excited for upcoming shows.  

In other news, some of our Elite Heats will be competing very soon, in the Muscle Mania Beginners Natural Championships on July 7th.  Go Heats!

Keep checking the blog for more progress photos and updates.  The Elite Heat is on the move!

Malenna's Week 5 Progress Pictures

Week 5

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Malenna is now just a mere 5 weeks out from her pro-card-winning show in April.  As you can see from this week's (much better lit) photos, she has been making huge strides!  In addition to being over 9 pounds lighter from her start point, Malenna has burned her waistline down to a very toned 28 inches and her hips to 36.25 inches. 

The training -- physical and mental -- continues!  Malenna inspires all of us Elite Heat ladies to go and "let's get it!" 

Malenna's Week 3 & 4 Progress Pictures

Week 3

Week 4

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It has been a busy few weeks for Malenna and the Elite Heat team.  Yet, throughout all of the activity, Malenna has had major progress toward winning her pro card in April.  Since Week 1, Malenna has achieved the following milestones:

• Reduction of .75 inches from her calves
• Reduction of 1.25 inches from her bust
• Reduction of .25 inches from her waist
• Reduction of .75 inches from her hips
• An overall weight reduction of 8.6 pounds!

Malenna is now 5 weeks out from competition, and her Week 5 progress will be posted later this week.  Stay tuned!