Penny Ranallo
I started my journey with FXB April 2014. In the fall of 2013 I needed surgery to remove a pre-cancerous mass. After surgery I was feeling down and depressed my weight went up. I had my annual physical and my doctor informed that my cholesterol level was high and I had high blood pressure not only that but my BMI was at the obese level. I was put on medications for my blood pressure and cholesterol. Boy that sure was a wake call. We had seen advertisements for Farrell's and my husband had spoken to someone at the grocery store who was doing giving out information about the program during a "Wellness Fair". After talking to with each other we decided to try Farrell's. The first couple of days I was so sore, but boy was I hooked! I learned so much over the 10 weeks. I learned a lot about nutrition, strength training and making the right choices! After my 10 weeks I became a FIT student and really noticed a transformation in only in my body, but in strength and endurance. I had a follow-up check-up with my physician, after 4 months of joining FXB and my doctor took me off my blood pressure and cholesterol medication and said my BMI was no longer at "Obese" level! That alone says a lot about was Farrell's and West Dodge is about - making an overall all transformation! After a year of joining Farrell's I completed my First Half-Marathon! Mark that one off my Bucket List!! I could not have completed or thought I could have done it if it wasn't for Farrell's. I became a coach for the new 10 weekers and let me tell you that is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. The excitement, dedication, hard work, sweat, tears and even hugs as they improve and see their own transformation take place is the most satisfying feeling - to know that you were apart of it! I started being an instructor in 2015 - it has giving me a chance to be confident and to help at the next level. I have meet some great friends and friends that I call family. I don't think I could have stayed with it - if it wasn't for the owners's Ashlie and Don and everybody at West Dodge.
When you walk in the front doors of West Dodge it's not just a gym - it's home!