They came, they saw, they CLIMBED.

Nearly 20 members of the Downsize Fitness Chicago location climbed all 2,104 steps — 109 stories of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). This group – age 19 to 65 – accomplished something they never thought they could do. Everyday, Downsize Fitness is helping severely overweight and obese individuals realize their health goals. 150 pounds […]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week Ouch, that heartburn is flaring up again! Chest pains and nausea tend to have a toe curling, slap yourself in the chest effect, or more technically, Gastroesophageal Reflux. In serious conditions, this disease requires further assistance from a doctor. There are, however, several ways of overcoming the symptoms through simply, […]

Diabetes and Obesity, by Trainer Jillian McAfee

November is National Diabetes Month, and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is dedicating the month to helping Americans learn more about the disease.  As a personal trainer, I’ve worked with lots of people affected by diabetes, and have seen firsthand that proper diet and exercise not only can help those with diabetes to control glucose […]

Downsize Fitness on YouTube – Watch Our Video!

“I’m not afraid to look in the mirror,” says Downsize Fitness member, Crystal Campbell. Crystal is one of several dozen members at Downsize Fitness seeing realistic and wonderful results. Listen to our clients as they tell you why Downsize Fitness is the right gym for them.

$10,000 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE: DALLAS

Dallas, are you ready for the fit of your life? Compete to win the Downsize Fitness Dallas Weight Loss Challenge! The Downsize member who loses the highest percentage of weight from August 15, 2012 to December 1, 2012, will win a grand prize of $7,000! Second place receives $2,000, and third place receives $1,000. Jumpstart […]

Downsize Fitness on YouTube – Watch Our Video!

“I’m not afraid to look in the mirror,” says Downsize Fitness member, Crystal Campbell. Crystal is one of several dozen members at Downsize Fitness seeing realistic and wonderful results. Listen to our clients as they tell you why Downsize Fitness is the right gym for them.

New Trainer, Jillian McAfee

Downsize Fitness Chicago welcomes new trainer, Jillian McAfee. Don’t let this tiny woman fool you, Jillian is a big ball of information when it comes to long term weight loss. Check out Jillian featured on ObestityAction.org. This is great info for all of you Downsizers hitting plateaus. View her PDF on Weight Plateaus by clicking […]

Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week

Bone and Joint conditions (Musculoskeletal conditions for you book smart readers) such as back pain, arthritis, traumatic injuries, and osteoporosis are becoming more than common in America. This week, carve out time to inform yourself about preventing, rehabilitating, and nurturing these conditions. Back pain can be prevented and cured, but only with special treatments and […]

World Food Day

Eat your way around the globe Add some spice, zest, and vibe into your world and onto your dinner plate. Venture into different cultures and sample what’s cookin’ in their kitchen. Ethnic foods are an inexpensive way to experience life in another part of the world… as well as a great way to keep your […]

BOO-YA – Halloween is way less scary when you weigh less.

If you’re like me, the word “Halloween” conjures images of too many bite-sized-candy bars (and those pesky wrappers always give me away!), huffing and puffing down the street trying to keep up with my trick-or-treating kids, and really limited options in the costume selection do to size… Right? Guess what?  It doesn’t have to be […]