2010 Success Story: Mea Amor

Before I started going to Punch Kettlebell Gym I was an obese thirty something who suffered from high blood pressure, migraines, sleep apnea and depression. I joined Punch immediately after attending their Grand Opening in March 2010 with hopes that it would be the place where I would finally show up to workout. In the months of March through June I rarely went into the gym because, as usual, I made excuses - too tired, too sore, way too busy. Over the years this had become the norm for me. Join a gym to accomplish the same old New Year’s Resolution - Get Healthy. Again I was off to a bad start with Punch. I would show up for 1 maybe 2 classes a week. I wasn’t putting the time in at the gym to really see a difference, but when I would show up Henry and Chris didn’t judge me. They were just excited and happy that I was there even for the one workout. I guess that’s why I kept going back.

When July came around I competed in the Punch Austin One Arm Long Cycle Competition. Keep in mind I was not a real contender in the competition; just a member of the gym trying to push myself a little more than I had. A woman came up to me after the competition and said that after watching me compete she felt that if I could do it then she could too. There’s nothing like knowing someone might be motivated to get healthy by watching you. After that weekend I hit the gym on a regular basis. In a short amount of time I noticed my clothes were getting loose. Now every week I can see the changes in my body and my strength level. I remember at the Grand Opening nearly a year ago I couldn’t clean and jerk a 16kg kettlebell. A few weeks ago I set a personal record – I was able to clean and jerk a 32kg kettlebell. I have no plans of stopping with that record. The trainers at Punch always have innovative ways to challenge and push you to the next level.

I can honestly say that the support and encouragement from Henry, Chris and the rest of our Punch family has SAVED my life. I don’t think I could ever thank them enough for this precious gift. –Mea Amor