50 pounds down and still going…
When the switch gets flipped, the results roll in... What do you do when you've struggled with weight your whole life? You feel trapped. You lose hope. Sometimes you begin to doubt any and every…
Success Story: Alicia Truesdale
From personal training program to personal growth... Alicia came to us looking for a personal training program in Encino and wowed us from the start. Totally committed, super open to coaching, willing to push herself…
The Science of Goals: Think BIG, Act SMALL
Everyone has goals We move through life with intention. It may conscious intention or unconscious, but we are a goal-oriented species with a bias for progress. Sometimes our goals are as slight as making it…
Manage Your Expectations
Let's try something. Grab a tennis ball. Go to an area that is heavily populated with foot traffic; say, Disneyland, an outdoor mall of some kind, a convention. Spin around in a circle three times…
Never vow to give up chocolate!
According to Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney, authors of the book, Willpower: If you’re serious about controlling your weight you need the discipline to follow these three rules: #1 - Never go on a…
Your diet will NEVER work. Ever.
"How did I let this happen again?" - Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is amazing. Billionaire, media mogul, bestseller, bad-ass. But despite all of her accomplishments, her weight is always a topic of discussion. Here's the…
Don’t just “lose weight!” Lose the right kind of weight!
"I can't imagine my life without Arena Fitness!" There's so much talk about "losing weight." It's a national obsession, and for good reason. But if you want to change the way your body looks, feels…
No more migraine medication
All success stories are different. Some chronicle athletic improvements, some weight loss, some both. Some focus on mindset shifts, in embracing lifestyle change, some on increased self-worth. All success stories are incredible. But the ones…
A case study in healthy weight loss: Javier Jung
"I was able to reverse my Type 2 diabetes..." Change can be very challenging, often for reasons outside of your control. But if you care enough, are committed enough, have a strong enough plan and…
Success Story: Imane Haddada!
"Kick Start is not just a short-term program..." This is one of the most important and powerful things about the 28 Day Kick Start. It's not just a 28 Day plan. Short, 4 to 6…