Adrianne Rondon
Stats
Home state: Florida
Age: 38
Total weight loss: 105 lbs.
What inspired you to lose weight?
Looking in the mirror and realizing that I wasn’t a role model to my kids.
What role has rowing played in your weight loss?
AMAZING! I was worried about rowing because I never saw women doing it at the gym, only men. Also, I was skeptical that it would be a good workout because it was fun!
But, I got up the nerve one day and after I finished 5 minutes my body ached and I thought I would never do it again. But, when I got home, I did some research on the Concept2 website and realized I was rowing incorrectly. Also, I realized that my body just wasn’t used to those motions and so naturally, my body would ache until it would get used to it.
The first month after rowing, my smaller size shirts were fitting and I was actually getting my upper body toned and getting that hour-glass figure I wanted!
How has your life changed since your weight loss?
I don’t have to worry about getting dressed because anything looks good! I don’t feel self-conscious or shy in social situations. I am so energetic! Actually, I just can’t stop moving! I am so much healthier and so happy that my kids are learning at a very young age the importance of healthy eating and exercise. I take them to the gym sometimes and they see me and we sing "row, row, row your boat". I can’t wait to get them into the gym when they’re older and introduce them to the rowing machine! They’re gonna love it!
If you could offer one bit of advice for others who want to lose weight, what would it be?
Stop making excuses! There’s always a special event where people say just one bite of cake, or just take the day off from exercise, or a little bit won’t hurt! Don’t give into people’s insistence. Stay strong! Commit!
