"You finish with a transformation of your WHOLE self"
I feel so fortunate to have found Bonnie and been a part of the Bikini Challenge! This is the 4th season I have participated. This program has brought me a new sense of confidence and made me realize I can accomplish more than I had imagined if I put my mind to it and dedicate time and energy to MYSELF!
It's so easy to fall into the belief that at a certain age (55+) you will put on weight and it is a fact of life you can't avoid. Then in comes Bonnie and shatters that stereotype and makes you believe in yourself! Her program gives you all the tools you need to change not only your body but your mindset! And the support from all the coaches and every single teammate (who become your friends) is beyond what you would ever expect.
You may join for a body transformation, but you finish with a transformation of your WHOLE self (body and mind) and new found confidence and determination to carry through into all aspects of your life.
Thank you Bonnie for creating such a great program!
- Lucille L.
"I have worked out my entire life but never experienced an environment like FA"
After watching from the sidelines I decided to jump in and commit to the Bikini Challenge…even though I wasn’t sure I would get on stage! I have worked out my entire life but never experienced an environment like FA - definitely why I had enough confidence to get on stage in a tiny, shiny bikini at 58 yrs old!!! I made a commitment to myself that I would complete it know matter what was thrown at me. Little did I know that 10 weeks into the program I would be faced with a life changing experience….my mom contracted Covid and passed within 10 days. Without the support of my coach, Catherine and the Hudson FA crew I don’t know how I would have survived…they were amazing!!!! I fell hard off the wagon, missed posing classes but was given so much support that I got back on track and completed the program. The physical, mental and emotional challenge of this program is definitely one the hardest but best thing I have ever given to myself. I am so glad I made the commitment!!!
-Cheryl S.
"Allowed me to create the habits & routines I need for self-care."
I have never been overweight in my life. I had always stayed within a certain weight range, even after having my baby. In 2015 I lost my sister to breast cancer & turned 40. I slowly started gaining weight due to the change in my habits & emotional eating. I blamed the weight gain on my age. In 2020, with the pandemic and all the other stress I hit my breaking point. I needed a drastic change to lose weight. Initially I thought it was this program was all about the weight.
What I actually gained in this transformation was feeling like myself again. It has allowed me to create the habits & routines I need for self-care. I also lost almost 30 lbs, bonus!
- Jennifer M.
"I discovered just how strong I truly am!"
I couldn't control a pandemic but I could choose to control how I reacted to what was going on in the world around me. The Fitness Asylum Bikini and Physique Team gave me the support, tools and motivation to challenge myself in a way like no other. The experience was empowering, women of all ages, shapes and sizes supporting one another through a physical and emotional challenge. 14 weeks later, 30 lbs lighter, at 48 years old I strapped on a pair of heels, knees knocking I stepped on stage and discovered just how strong I truly am!
-Michelle L.
"This program taught me is that I am good enough, I am strong enough"
2020 the year of unknowns. The year of unchartered waters, and the year the world changed. Through that FA has offered a program that has given me the ability to grow and learn about myself. I have learned so much over the past year. I just finished my third season and will have taken the stage 4 times. Through a pandemic, I was able to stay on track and focus on something else. I was able to focus on my health and growth as a competitor. The accountability, the focus, the drive that this program has given to me I could never thank the coaches enough. Bonnie, you are my rock and I thank you! My journey will never be over, I will always be on a quest for a better me. What this program taught me is that I am good enough, I am strong enough. There is not another one like it.
If you're thinking about it, stop and just do it. You'll thank yourself later.
-Jessica F.
"Trust+Discipline = Transformation"
Thank you Bonnie LeFrak for the encouragement and support to step back from the project I was too close to and realize the potential I did not see. 58lbs down approaching my 2 yr anniversary at FA. #Bucketlist, #Justdoit!
-Aileen C.
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These before & afters are incredible. Each story is different. What is missing from these photos? YOU! You can transform your body and have an amazing before & after for yourself! Get started with our team NOW!
"Never have I ever worn a bikini in my life!"
Guess what, I now have worn a bikini while going across a stage in front of hundreds of people!
You know what hard work, dedication and determination from seeing changes in myself and watching my fellow teammates crush goals sure put things into perspective. Yes I can do this!
-Erica O'Neill
"Bonnie said 'trust the process,' so I put my trust in her!"
Before I started the program I didn’t like the way I felt and was always tired, needing a nap in the middle of the day. I would always be the one to take the pictures because I didn’t want to be in them and see how big I was getting. I learned that I needed to start taking care of myself and that when you eat healthy you really do feel better from the inside out. I had not worn a bikini since having my first child 22 years ago and felt comfortable wearing one again this summer. I also saw muscles I never thought I would ever see again!
-Heidi C.
"Joining this team was one of the best decisions I’ve made."
At the end of Summer 2019, I decided I needed a change, to do something different. Growing up, athletics was a huge part of my life, but I hadn’t competed in anything since I stopped figure skating in college.
I started to look around and see what I could what I could get into and came across The Fitness Asylum. I found the transformation team and it was exactly was I was looking for. It had the same level of dedication that was needed for figure skating and even more Glitz and Glam!
Joining this team was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Not only did I find a group of supportive women who never let you give up on your goals, but a complete life style change as well.
-Alyssa T.
"A Huge Sense of Accomplishment"
I was turning 40, have two amazing little girls, and a full time career. As an athlete most of my life – competitive gymnast and dancer – I considered myself pretty fit but then life took over. I didn’t feel like myself, not the me I wanted to be.
Initially, my goal was to get on stage and say I did it. As the weeks went on, I felt great – strong, healthy, full of energy, and dare I say lean. I thought maybe I would get under 140, but got down into the 120s, and I swear I haven’t seen that number since middle school. I felt amazing!
I feel empowered to continue the lifestyle of clean eating and fitness. If you’re thinking about it, go for it. There is a plan, it takes work but it can be done, and all the support you need.
-Alyssa K.
"I've never felt better in my own skin."
I’ve always been so much happier when I’ve eaten healthy but in the past when I’ve fallen off the health wagon, it’s been impossible to create the structure to jump back on.
That was why I chose to do the Bikini Challenge. BUT…there was NO WAY I was getting on stage….
Not only was the stage experience exhilarating and so much fun, I had never felt better in my own skin.
So now I’m hooked, even through a freaking pandemic 😂🤣. I’d love to think that I could do this forever.
Thank you to Bonnie and the entire FA staff and community for everything!
-Heather S.
"The more I stuck to the diet and workout plan the better results! "
After having 3 kids, I just felt like there wasn’t enough time for myself, and honestly, I still don’t. However, I found I had to find a little time for myself if I wanted to be a great mom. When I found the bikini challenge, it gave me a goal to achieve while being able to compete in a sport again. I learned a lot about commitment. The more I stuck to the diet and workout plan the better results I would see for each competition. I’m a very competitive person. When I won my pro card in Master’s bikini, I just couldn’t get enough. I just love seeing how my body transforms at the end of the 12 weeks.
-Paula R.
"I did this with the support, encouragement and experience of an incredible community"
What better way to celebrate 8 years of being cancer free then by creating new, healthier eating habits. It’s not that I was horrible at eating, but I didn’t always make the best choices and still experienced digestive issues when I thought I was eating healthy.
This whole experience while challenging was the best decision I made for myself. As I look at my before and after, I’m still shocked. I did not do this alone. I did this with the support, encouragement and experience of an incredible community of hardworking amazing souls from The Fitness Asylum.
I am grateful to Bonnie for creating a very mindful and intentional program that is geared toward success when we just follow it.
-JoJo R.
Picture yourself ON STAGE.
You can get there. We can help you. Our team has transformed hundreds of women and you SHOULD be next.
"My story is just like yours."
Sometimes, when you don’t believe in yourself enough, you are lucky enough to find a community that DOES, and that is exactly what happened for me at Fitness Asylum.
The bikini challenge pushed me so far outside of my comfort zone and challenged me mentally as well as physically in many ways.
My goal was to be proud of my body for once in my life. That was the REAL win for me and I can truly say that being on stage was the culminating moment in a journey toward feeling so proud of all of the results of my hard work. Sharing it with a group of women who are smart, strong and so incredibly supportive just made it even better. I have found new friendships that will last a lifetime.
This has empowered me to believe that I can achieve any goal I set my mind to. I will be forever grateful for having had this experience.
-Jill J.
"The spirit, the passion, the love, and the beauty of all types is all so inspiring!"
After several decades of skiing and snowboarding, I suffered with intense knee pain. Treatments didn’t work and after several years, I gave up – who wants to exercise while in excruciating pain? I had also gained over 15 pounds which made my knee pain worse. After seeing bikini Before & After pics I was sold!
The team approach to this program is like no other. The spirit, the passion, the love, and the beauty of all types is all so inspiring and I might add addicting! The competition was two days after my 56th birthday, which gave me even more resolve to “get on stage!” I wanted to not only show myself and my family what I could do but I wanted to do this for my mom who passed away at the age of 55, of Breast Cancer. I couldn’t think of a better way to honor my mother than to get as healthy and strong as I could and have some fun competing.
Well, I did accomplish my goals – I look great in my clothes, I have less knee pain - Oh, and winning my Pro Card was an added bonus!
-Carolyn S.
"I cannot wait to continue on this journey."
I’m super proud of where I’m at in my fitness journey over the last few years, from 200lb in 2017 (1 year postpartum) to 117. I am blown away by my own determination.
I could not have done it without the support of my wonderful family, and the amazing program from Bonnie Lefrak and the The Fitness Asylum.
I cannot wait to continue on this journey, and continue driving to improve. I’m laser focused on pursuing an even better physique and improving strength!
-Laurie B.
"I cannot wait to continue on this journey."
I’ve been part of The Fitness Asylum for a little over a year. I love the boot camps and nutrition programs. Bonnie gave me the push I needed to sign up for Bikini.
As the weeks past, our workouts and cardio increased. Some days it was hard to motivate, but I pushed through. The online support and support of the other competitors kept me focused.
I was nervous, anxious, and excited. My body changed rapidly. I started seeing muscle definition I never thought possible. Bonnie always said, “trust the process.”
Finally, stage day was here! I’ve never felt more beautiful and strong in my life. This was something I never thought I could do. I feel so accomplished. Whether you’re in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or 60’s, you can do this.
I’ve gained some wonderful friendships and I'm blessed to have shared this experience with some of the most amazing women!
-Leah R.
"You will learn things about yourself that will blow you away."
The Bikini + Physique Competition team is by far the best thing, most life-changing, most rewarding thing I have done FOR MYSELF. So much so that I did it four times over the last 2.5 years! You hear about the coaches giving you the guidance, and the team giving you support but here’s the thing: at the end of the competition, YOU did it.
The coaches and teammates are there for you with a plan, encouragement, and sometimes even just to commiserate on those bad days.
You will learn things about yourself that will blow you away. You will become your own motivation, and eventually your own competition. You will be inspired to set new goals for yourself, and you will stop settling for the excuses your former self made up. I am so glad I took that blind leap of faith. It has changed my world in so many ways, minor and major, and all for the better.
-Pam M.
"Excuses are not in my daily life anymore."
I’m 46 years old and always exercised and stayed fit. But then I had three children and lost myself in their worlds. I had no idea how I was going to achieve this but I’d do my best.
“Excuses” are not in my daily life anymore. I signed up on a rainy “feeling fat” morning and hit the sign up button. Yes, I then panicked all weekend about that decision. I had hard days and even harder times where I thought I could not do this. But having all the support form the coaches, fellow boot campers and posing team coaches I never felt alone. The weekly check ins held me accountable as well as I got to watch my process through the weekly photos. This is an amazing journey!
My favorite part was the Facebook private page that has someone there for every question you may have through this challenge. I have made amazing new friendships along the way. I am a better mom, wife, business owner and girlfriend because of all this. No more excuses!
-Kristin G.
"I had more energy and finally became comfortable in my own skin."
I was never really comfortable in my own skin, and I always envied the girls with curves and muscles.
When I hit 40 years old, my normally high metabolism came to a screeching halt. It became more of a challenge to stay in shape. I was unmotivated and bored with working out, until I took my first class at The Fitness Asylum. I loved it and was instantly hooked!
When I saw the Bikini program, I signed up. I wanted to challenge myself, and having a goal in mind was motivating for me. It was not easy, but so rewarding! I had more energy and finally became comfortable in my own skin. I am proud of the work I put in to look and feel the way I do now, and I want to stay fit forever!
Thank you, Bonnie Lefrak, for creating The Fitness Asylum and the programs that empower women (and men) to be their best selves and love the skin they’re in!
-Kim T.
**Weight loss results will vary from person to person. No individual result should be seen as typical. This training is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. Seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider before undertaking rigorous physical training.**
