42 days have gone by I am marvelling at the change on the outside and inside. Spoiler Alert: this is a 5 Star Review. The challenge is rigorous but a game changer for any individual who is ready for an upgrade. 80/20 Hub is industrial ruggedness meets posi-vibe charm! Debora Sousa has developed a 3-4 day a week fitness routine coupled with a nutrition plan to help you hit an attainable but awe-inspiring goal. In our case (my partner and I - we did the challenge together), we planned to hit a 6% fat reduction by the end of 6 weeks. Incredibly after one week, we noticed a reduction in inches, in large part to do with the diet. A diet which my partner and I saw as an opportunity to learn from and use as a springboard to guide into a lifestyle. We are provided with a "grocery list" breakdown of what we can have in our meals (measured amount of protein vs. carbs vs. vegetables vs. fat) and there is even a recipe guide to help inspire ideas in the kitchen. Making meals at home from scratch with fresh ingredients is not only physically beneficial but mentally and emotionally good too. Making a connection with the food you eat and see how it may reduce inflammation, bloating, pain and discomfort in the digestive tract did wonders for me as I have gone to doctors and specialists for years trying to figure out some of my own issues. That said, due to diet alone we eliminated a lot if not almost all of the food which caused us issues. In the span of 6 weeks I ate out 2x and ordering from a menu was fine, most establishments these days will adhere to diet restrictions. Plus, by not eating out and consuming alcohol (yup no booze for 6 weeks) IT SAVES MONEY! That's a big ole checkmark! At the end of week two, we had noted that a lot of cravings for sweets and carbs were gone. Eventually, energy levels began to level out, and I was waking up at 8am, for example, more consistently than I have for a few years now. I work nights so getting a "good day in" before my shift at work starts is so productive! Diet is very key. Debora and her staff, in particular, Adella have been very supportive throughout the process. There is an online group that helps keep us all accountable and we derive support from one another. The recipe guide is also found online easily. There are weekly weigh-ins plus three full body scans breaking down key measurements. Deb and her team also plan group outings to build community and hold info/health/nutrition sessions at 80/20 Hub to engage "Hubbers" to become more knowledgeable about the process and their journey. The workouts: HIIT and BOOTCAMP. They are tough but Adella who has been our main instructor always offers modified movements to ensure everyone can get a good burn in. The classes are 30 min to 1 hour long. They are in an industrial warehouse space which I love. Somewhat rugged, tough and yet there is such good energy in there. I appreciate how we learn and see for ourselves that we can use our bodies to execute exercises that can develop results. There is no overboard use of equipment... and while 80/20 Hub may look to expand to incorporate more equipment down the road as the business evolves, we are reminded by the simplicity of the setup and routines our body alone can do wonders. By the end of 6 weeks, my partner and I smashed our goals. We feel great. We look better and are committed to maintaining our fitness/nutrition level and work beyond that. Perhaps the most important piece is the sit down with Deb and going over the 80/20 Hub her, vision and seeing how it aligns with yours. She is pretty upfront. She is passionate. She shares her own evolution story openly. She is also confident with what she has established which instills confidence in you. She will go over the development of how habit turns into a lifestyle, the ebb and flow of life, and how she can help you build a regimen to keep it all together. Cause let's face stuff happens and we fall off a wagon and need to get back on. We walked in very determined, we walked out feeling like champs.
Thanks Deb and 80/20 Hub. To many more years of success! read more