Action precedes motivation. Where he came from: I sat down with Paul after a Monday night workout to hear his story.  I have seen a tremendous transformation in Paul’s outward appearance since he began working out with us at Franklin  Wheelhouse. I wanted to know more about his weight loss journey.  He began the conversation with […]

  Success: 100 lbs “I was at the end of myself and ready to do something about it. I never thought I’d lose 100 pounds. Didn’t think I would be as empowered as I am…as a woman. I feel like I can do more things. I didn’t think I’d transform like I did.” Anne walks […]

Success: 30 lbs in 4 months “Kelly is so encouraging and makes it fun and interesting. So many different things. You never do the same thing…Who knew this little bit of guidance could be so effective in my life!” Gilreath. Is that Irish? Scottish, I think. Where are you from? I grew up in South […]

I’m seeing less and less of my wife these days. It’s not that we aren’t getting along—it’s just that she is literally getting smaller every time I see her! The last six months have been pretty magical around our house. I’ve watched Denise transform her life by finding a comfortable path to more energy, getting […]

“I think there are a lot of people who think they’re too old, or too out of shape. It doesn’t seem to phase Kelly or this community here at Franklin Wheelhouse. I don’t think there’s anyone who would watch someone walk in and think, “Oh wow, they won’t be able to workout.” That would just […]

Success: 22.6 lbs in 4 months “It’s a self-confidence. I was trying to hide before. I don’t have to do that anymore. I’m comfortable in my own skin.” Where are you from? Louisiana, home of Britney Spears. I took aerobics from her mom. Family? My husband is from Louisiana, as well, Mitch, and our three […]

Success: Solace “Exercise gives me confidence. And, certainty in my person. Clarity in my person.” Where are you from? I’m a Nashvillian and now a Franklinite, or however you’d say it! Your family? Very small family. Living, I have a sister and a mother, a husband and two dogs. I very much enjoy my “stepmonstas.” They […]

Success:  14 inches and 20 Pounds Lost “Not only have I shed inches, but I’ve shed the worries about the inches.” Where are you from? My Dad was an IBMer, so we moved around. We’ve been here since ’98 from North Carolina. Family? I’m married to Jeff. My daughter Amanda, 22, just graduated from University of Alabama. She’s engaged […]

Success: Connection It’s hard to explain, but once that fog of solitude and loneliness was lifted, I thought, “I’m not going to live like this the rest of my life.” I wanted to go back to the gym. When I arrive at the Franklin Wheelhouse, Heather Williams is outside pruning a large flower pot artfully […]