The Gym Loses Over 350 lbs. To Take Stage

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2011 NPC Rocky might be the last show of the year, but it is just the beginning for many.

The Rocky is Colorado’s final NPC show and national qualifier.  This year, Chris Williamson was given an amazing opportunity to transform two mothers into NPC Bikini competitors.  The winners of the contest were Lisa Poole and Kelly Duman.  There training lasted 18 weeks with a combined weight loss of over 75 lbs.



Lisa Poole having her second child only 7 months ago lost 56 lbs and placed 10th in Bikini Novice Class C.



Mother of 3, Kelly Duman Lost 15 lbs going from a size 8 to a size 4.  She placed 16th in Bikini Novice Class B.
The rest of the Miss Fit and Mayhem team hit the stage wtih Moms Like Me winners.  Many of them pushing themselves farther than they thought.  Congratulations to all the Miss Fits & Mayhem who took stage and those that were there to support them.  The Gym looks forward to continuing to help with the journey ahead.  Next stop-2012 Junior USAs and the 2012 Colorado Northern!
Crystal Braggazi lost over 20 lbs and placed 12th in Bikini Novice Class A and 7th Open Class B.

Show Day Shoot by Brent Yoder

Kim Hall placed 1st in Figure Novice Class C and 3rd in Open Class F.  She is now qualified for a national event.
Brendan Daly placed 16th in Men Physique Class C.

Gary Miles placed 16th in Men’s Physique Class C and 3rd in Masters 42+

Max Turner took 2nd in Bodybuilding Open Super Heavy Weight and 3rd in Masters 35-40.  he is now qualified for a national event.

Chris Williamson placed 1st & Overall in Masters Physique as well as 2nd in Open Class B.  He is now qualified for a national event.

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