Shaan Arrts wrote in to share about how she transformed her body and became a fitness competitor. She lost 30 pounds, shed body fat and gained a LOT of muscle. Check out her story:
“I just wanted to share my story. I began my weight loss journey at 37 years old. I had always wanted to compete in competitions and look like the fitness models in the magazines. So, in June of 2012 made a resolution to improve my body, get on stage and compete. With the help of my trainer, I was able the lose weight and build enough muscle to compete in my first fitness competition, placing 3rd.
Since then I have continued to improve & sculpt my body, continued competing consistently placing in the top 5 and most recently winning first place in my category. It is now two years later at age 39 I feel and look better than when I was 25! My starting weight was 150 pounds and my body fat was 30%. My current weight is 120 pounds and my body fat is 19.5%
I have not only gained an amazing fit new body, confidence, but the desire and drive to continue competing and help others get healthy. I love it!! I live and breath fitness! It is my way of life and my passion. I am proof that fitness can be achieved at any age if you are willing to work hard to achieve it.
My Facebook page is www.facebook.com/shaanarrtsathletepage where I share workouts, motivational quotes and recipes!”
Instagram: @Shaan_Arrts
Rachelle says
You look great Shaan and I applaud your accomplishment. I’m about to turn 37 next month and that is my exact goal plus some day I hope to try out for the Olympics in power lifting. I was concerned about my age but you and others our age have continually inspired me. I’m not on social media but would like to get in touch with you for guidance. I have 70lbs+ to lose but I have been working out since last year and lost 25lbs thus far and gained considerable toning but it would be helpful to get some insight and advice from someone who completed this journey. Congrats again!
Shaan says
Hi Rachelle,
Thank you and congradulations on your weightloss and in changing your body! Amazing job!! I used to worry about age but now age is just a number to me! We can accomplish ANYTHING at ANY age, just put your mind to it! Besides, I know I would not have been as focused 10 years ago as I am now! It has been a amazing journey…and its just beginning! Please feel free to message me with any questions you have or if I can offer you any encouragement! Good Luck to you in your journey to the olympics and again amazing job keep up the great work…Keep pushing forward, You’ve got this!
Shaan 🙂
Teena says
U look wonderful …great job !! Please help I can’t seem to get started and I need to lose 40 lbs for health reasons.
Marisa says
You look great!
Tashia says
Omg you are so beautiful and such an inspiration. I am a 37 year old mother of 8 and I am on a fitness journey. I am so glad to see women like you whokeeps me motivated!