Member Spotlight: Tracy Desmarais
In January 2024 Tracy decided to start the year making a change.
Prior to making this decision, Tracy said she had gained weight after COVID and having a child.
She also wanted to start playing baseball.
“I was always the scorekeeper, but never played. I wasn’t comfortable with it.”
Another big motivation for her was that she wanted to be able to be active with her daughter.
“I wanted to be a better role model for her. I tell her every body is beautiful the way they are, but it is important to be healthy.”
Tracy knew that getting active would also help keep her on track with better eating habits as she would not want undo the work she did in her workouts by eating poorly.
Since starting Tracy has lost a remarkable 83lbs!
“I go to the gym 4-5 times per week and treat it just like work or something I have to do. I finish work at 4 and then go to the gym.”
This has been a secret to success for Tracy as she has made exercise a part of her lifestyle, it’s scheduled into her day.
“Being consistent has been the biggest thing. I go even if I’m tired or not feeling up to it.”
Tracy does a 4-day routine and then on Fridays she does what she calls “favourite Fridays” which are all of her favourite exercises in one workout.
One of Tracy’s favourite accomplishments so far other than the weight loss is that she is now on the baseball team and is no longer the scorekeeper!
“I also feel stronger and more confident.”
Tracy is still working to continue to get stronger and has no plans on stopping what she is doing.
“If I hadn’t started and made the changes I did, I would be in the same place I was before or worse.”
Tracy says when she first started, she was worried about what other people might think of her in the gym, but after getting started it wasn’t that way at all.
“It was my own internal thinking. Do it for you and don’t worry about what other people might think. Everybody is here for themselves.”
Some words of advice she had for others who might be thinking of starting to workout and make new changes were to not stress if you don’t see instant results.
“It takes time. Be consistent and be patient. The time is going to pass anyways. You will either be better or you won’t if you don’t do it.”
Tracy also says to not be afraid to ask for help.
“You can ask the staff or even other members. Everyone is so friendly and helpful.”
Thank you for sharing your story, Tracy! Congratulations on everything you have accomplished so far and this will no doubt inspire others to make positive changes too!
