Imago Fitness Studio

Happy New Year🥳I hope 2025 will bring you much joy, good health, and prosperity💛💪🏼🙌🏼

I cannot believe there are only 56 days left of 2024. Let's take a moment to appreciate our bodies for all they do throughout the day-whether waking us up, carrying us through the day, or pushing us to new limits in our workouts. Every step, every rep, every stretch is a testament to our strength. Be proud of how far you've come, and grateful for the ability to move forward🧡

//client spotlight//aimee//
Aimee shares her unconventional fitness journey, navigating challenges of being perceived as “too skinny” and facing fears of looking too built with strength training. Her transformation at Imago Fitness, sparked by her sister’s positive experience, became a pivotal turning point, leading Aimee to shed pandemic-induced weight, embrace a healthier mindset towards food, and discover the holistic benefits of strength training, enhancing both her physical and mental well-being for activities like aerial arts and dancing. Total weight loss 20lbs💪🏼

“My journey with fitness has always been interesting. I’ve never been the most athletic and if you know me personally, I’m quite clumsy. You could say I’ve been blessed with appearing small most of my life and I was also underweight until my mid to late 20s, but that was challenging in and of itself. I was always told I was “too skinny” (whatever that was supposed to mean) and to “eat more.” I didn’t like exercising and I had the fear of looking too built if I strength trained.

My journey with Imago started with my sister. She started training with Coach Huong before the inception of Imago and became friends, so I knew her personally before I knew her in a professional context. I watched my sister get healthier and fit looking, but since I thought I wasn’t going to change, I didn’t really hop on the fitness train with her. It wasn’t until my mid 20s where my body started to slow down from all of the unhealthy habits I picked up and I started to gain weight. I also attribute the start of my weight gain to my new relationship at the time, but happy weight is good weight right? For a while, my partner and I tried to support each other as much as we could, but we always had separate fitness goals and the way we approached eating was completely different. Then the pandemic happened which led me to being the heaviest I’ve ever been because of the lack of exercise and constant eating due to being home all the time. I eventually lost weight but it wasn’t due to healthy eating habits and a fitness routine because the weight shot back up. I recognized I needed something to change.

My sister asked me if I wanted to start a transformation program at Imago because I got engaged last year and I said “Sure, why not?” I didn’t realize it would be a turning point in my life. I learned a lot about myself through the process and I can now say I am pre-partner weight again. It wasn’t only that, I comprehended there are no “good” foods or “bad” foods, there’s just food. Foods are only “bad” for you if they make your tummy hurt. I learned I am not going to look ridiculous if I strength train and even though I still dread doing it, I understand it’s helped me so much in terms of my physical and mental capacity plus it has allowed me to get stronger for my other fitness endeavors which include aerial arts and dancing.”

Wishing everyone the Merriest Christmas and a wonderful holiday season❤️💚❤️

//client spotlight//analisa//

Analisa has been a loyal and committed client for over a decade. The results of her hard work and perseverance have given her a great start entering the next chapter of her life. We couldn’t be more proud of all her accomplishments with her health, career, as a mother, wife, and your biggest cheerleader in the studio. We are excited to see what the future will unfold for Analisa. Follow her fitness journey below.

“Huong and her fitness studio have been a part of my life since my mid-20s. I remember the first time I attended one of her group fitness classes. I was skeptical, fearful, and honestly unsure of what to anticipate. Up until that point in my life, I had never stepped into a gym. I had no clue how to use the equipment or apply proper techniques. Huong was welcoming and nonjudgmental. She made me feel comfortable and as someone who seeks to continuously learn, I had a lot to learn about fitness. I am also a creature of habit. So before I knew it, I had followed Huong through four locations spanning over a decade. I believe that I’ve incorporated a consistent fitness routine into my lifestyle. Though there is always room for improvement.

I turned 40 this year. Studies say that a midlife crisis generally starts anywhere from 40-60 years old and is a period of transition in life where someone struggles with their identify and self-confidence. I don’t think I would describe myself as undergoing a crisis but I’m definitely reflecting on my life thus far and determining how I want my future to look like. I knew that I wanted to start by entering this new decade feeling refreshed. This prompted me to approach Huong this past summer for help with this goal.

Anyone who undergoes an Imago transformation program recognizes that it’s just as much a mental journey as it is a physical one. I hustle hard, leaving little or no downtime between jumping from one thing to the next. The program gave me the grace and space to prioritize my self-care. After completing the program, I feel better and healthier on the inside, and it doesn’t hurt that I lost a few pounds in the process.”

It’s been a busy year but we are still here.💛🙌🏼💛

//Transformation Tuesday//Treta//

Treta is a working mother who has gotten in her best shape since joining Imago. She was very hesitant when she initially reached out to us due to her hectic schedule as a doctor and entrepreneur and trying to maintain a healthy balance with her family and friends. I admire her work ethic and really wanted to help her get back on the path of feeling better about herself. She was ready and willing to make positive changes. Treta additionally inspired her husband who also improved his health. She is truly an inspiration and beautiful inside and out. We are excited to celebrate her 40th this year as she will be taking her health and fitness even further in 2023! Total weight loss 15lbs.

“Where do I start with Huong? She has been such an amazing, disruptive force in my life, I'm short on words. My story goes back to my overweight teenage years. I've always used a combination of diets (keto, low carb, low fat, fasting etc) and some exercise to stay “somewhat" in shape. I've had a pear shaped body all my life and was never comfortable with shorts or bikini bottoms. Then came a baby.. at the ripe age of 39! With a full time job and a toddler, I was struggling to get back to where I was pre pregnancy. I had reached a plateau and nothing was really working. Then a colleague referred me to Huong. Over the past year, she has helped me reach my fittest, leanest best! I've never felt so good inside or outside. My colleagues, family and friends are all noticing the change. The biggest thing is Huong makes it seem so easy. Her subtle personal training sessions and meal plans make dramatic differences. I'm a vegetarian and she crossed that dietary hurdle so easily too. I've worked with trainers before, and with double the effort, I still never saw the results I'm seeing now.

I truly believe in Imago.. an ideal state inside and out. I also feel my journey is just starting and me and Huong are already on to some new goals for 2023 and beyond!”

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//Transformation Tuesday//Sandra//

This powerhouse is on🔥🔥Sandra is a working wife and mother of three beautiful grown ladies. She just turned 59 years young and is full of life! You can find her singing and dancing during our sessions LOL🤩Sandra has a passion for fitness and has always been active her entire life. She is an inspiration to never settle and to keep pushing your fitness goals. Weight and body fat loss 15lbs and 7%.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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“I first heard about Imago 9 years ago. I remembered hearing some women in my book club raving about the food plan compared their results every time we met. I was also able to witness their progress every month and was impressed.

Last September, I decided that my weight and fitness level were both headed in the wrong direction. My own routine was no longer working. I needed something that would motivate and set me on a new course.

I reached out to my friend for Imago’s contact information, and my journey began from there.

I am so happy with my progress and changes in my body over the first 3 months. The plan consists of a weekly personal training with Huong, personalized workouts for additional days of the week, and a customized meal plan which makes the program work for me. It has been easy to seamlessly incorporate these changes into my daily routine.

I’ve become a believer myself. I highly recommend Imago to anyone needed an affordable customized weight lost and fitness program with someone very pleasant to work with!”

Happy New Year to all of you. I hope 2023 will bring you renew hope and inspiration to pursue greater things. May you strive for better health and happiness and seek rest when you need it💛💛💛