Preparing for a wedding is exciting.
It can also be the perfect opportunity to invest in something even more important than the big day—your health.
That’s exactly what Kelly and Tony decided to do.
Like many couples, they knew they wanted to feel their best, but they each had their own reasons for hesitating.
For Tony, it was stepping outside his comfort zone.
“I wanted to feel better, but changing my workouts and the way I ate all at once felt like a lot.”
For Kelly, the challenge was more personal.
“I knew joining a workout and nutrition program meant I’d have to look honestly at my habits. I wasn’t quite ready to give up my comfort stash of Doritos and sweets.” she laughs.
The turning point came from two places.
Watching a friend successfully complete Rise Up—and realizing their upcoming wedding was the perfect reason to invest in themselves together.
“We joined Results Fitness to start working out, and after seeing our friend Lia’s success with Rise Up, we decided it was our turn.”
As they worked through the program, they discovered they had been facing many of the same struggles.
For Tony, it was inconsistent meals and never having much structure around food.
For Kelly, it was portion sizes, mindless snacking, and not realizing how often convenience guided her decisions.
Rise Up changed that.
“Logging my meals honestly made me much more aware of my habits,” Kelly says. “The coaches never judged us. Instead, they helped us plan ahead and make better decisions when real life got busy.”
Tony appreciated how personalized the coaching felt.
“Coach Amie helped me work through challenges like traveling for work. She and the other coaches were genuinely invested in my success.”
Together, they began building healthier habits that extended far beyond the six-week program.
Today, Tony feels stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally.
He also approaches food differently.
“I understand portion sizes, make better food choices, and actually know why I’m eating certain foods instead of just following a diet.”
Kelly says the biggest transformation has been how she feels.
“I didn’t know I could feel this good. I feel stronger, more confident, and much more in control of my nutrition.”
Some of her favorite victories weren’t measured on a scale.
“One day I picked up a huge grocery delivery and realized I had no pain, no struggle, and no hesitation. It was such a small moment, but it reminded me just how much stronger I’d become.”
For both of them, education is what makes Rise Up different.
“The program doesn’t just tell you what to eat,” Tony explains. “It teaches you why.”
“Now I know what a balanced meal actually looks like,” Kelly adds. “There are so many products that look healthy but really aren’t. Rise Up gave me the knowledge and confidence to make better decisions long after the program ended.”
When people ask if they should try Rise Up, their advice is simple.
“If you’re curious, do it,” Kelly says. “Trust your coaches and trust yourself.”
Tony agrees.
“Talk to the Warriors who have done the program. I quickly realized many people come back and do Rise Up again because they continue learning every time.”
Looking back, Kelly and Tony know they signed up hoping to feel better for their wedding.
What they gained was much bigger than that.
They built healthier habits together, learned how to support one another, and created a foundation they’ll carry into their marriage for years to come.
“A huge thank you to Coach Josh, Coach Jenna, Coach Amie, and Coach Marissa. They celebrate every victory—big or small—and genuinely want every Warrior to become the healthiest version of themselves.”