Mariana Polk
What has Glover done for mE physically?
I am the strongest and in the best shape I have ever been in. I do things I never thought I could do, and I push myself a little bit more every day. I am not big on numbers on a scale, but I have had a 40-pound weight loss since I finally decided to commit to myself. Yes, sometimes class is challenging and, lifting weights is hard and showing up is even hard, but there is no other place I would rather do it. Sometimes, I look around in class and take a moment to admire how strong we are as individuals and how truly strong we are together.
What has Glover done for me mentally?
I will never forget when I was having a bad day, and John, my fiancé, gathered my gym things and told me not to return until I went to Glover. That was one of the most challenging classes, but the hardest part was stepping foot in the building. Before my weight loss, I was in the worst place mentally. I hated pictures, life events, anything that wasn’t a baggy sweatshirt and sweatpants, and even myself. One day, I finally knew enough was enough, and it was time to get serious. That was when I hit the ground running and found a 5-6 classes per week routine that worked for me. The change starts small. Maybe it’s picking up the next set of weights. Perhaps it’s adding ankle weights in a step class. Maybe it’s even doing a class you *swore* you would NEVER do. It all adds up. Being a Glover Girl is one of my proudest accomplishments.
I love this place and these women and everything we strive to achieve.
I don’t believe that I could have done this alone. Stepping foot in the place that is truly a second home for me means that I have taken a small step toward bettering myself. When you fully commit and buy into Glover's mission, it can change your life. I am a testament to what it means to fully commit to what we at Glover have to offer.
“Sometimes, it’s not about showing up for yourself; it’s for the girl beside you, behind you, and for the girl looking up at you.”