TO LITHE WITH LOVE.

Philadelphia is a really transient city, and with this economy people seem to be moving more and more with their new jobs.  

Many Lither's often email me to keep me updated which always warms my heart, reminds me just how special Lithe is, how fortunate I am to be working with such wonderful people AND keeps me motivated to spread the Lithe.

Here are a few recent emails, with love:

Hi Lauren, 

I am sitting here in my new house in California (I just moved last week) and am looking on the internet for a new place to work out.  I  miss Lithe already and just wanted you to know what a great experience I had there. I started going to Lithe for the last few months that I was living in Philly.  I had a baby this past year and, prior to Lithe, was struggling with the idea that I would never get my very fit, pre-baby body back.  

After only a few months of Lithe, I felt incredibly strong, motivated, and more proud of my body than I had been even before being pregnant. You do great work at Lithe. I know that there isn't anything quite like Lithe out there, but ifyou have heard of places that might be worthwhile in the bay area (we are now in Palo Alto, CA), I would love to know about them.  Also, if you ever made any lithe-at-home videos, I will be the first to buy one:-). Seriously.  

Thanks and best wishes, M

Lauren & Team, 

I just wanted to say thank you. Lithe has made such an incredible difference to my self-esteem in the past few months, I know it sounds a little cheesy but spending an hour each day in the presence of strong, fun, and motivated women has really made a huge difference for me. I love that at Lithe you focus on making your body strong and healthy rather than fixating on a certain body type or weight. 

I was paid the ultimate compliment the other day when I was running with the high school track team I coach and one of the young men looked over and said, (excuse my language) "Dammmn Ms. W, you got some strong legs!" Strength is beautiful! You've also made me pull a total 180 on my eating habits - I buy organic food and focus on fueling my body. All in all, I cannot thank you enough for providing such a wonderful environment in which to get such a great and unique workout. It is amazing how taking care of your body can completely change your mood and mental well-being! 

Sadly, I just found out that I am going to be moving to Austin TX at the end of June. I can honestly say that Lithe is one of the things I will miss most about Philadelphia. I have starting looking into workout options in Austin and I was wondering if you had any suggestions about how best to find a program that provides a similar kind of workout as Lithe (although I know I won't find anything just like it!).  Sorry for such a long email - but your classes and blog really have rejuvenated me and brought me a totally new mindset that I love.

Thank you, W

Hey Lauren,

I just want to tell you again how AWESOME I think waspie is! It is my favorite class of all time. You really do get an awesome workout, head to toe! if I didn't see it myself, I wouldn't believe it, but I swear my body is different after that class. My whole waistline is just a little more toned. I'm so sad to move! i'm so ready to leave the city for a million reasons, but i'm really bummed about losing lithe. 

I just told my boyfriend that lithe was my biggest reason for being sad to leave :(  i'll definitely make it up for some classes because there is nothing like it anywhere else. Believe me, I've tried every class, gym, video, machine, and lithe is the only thing that I really love! 

I would never workout that hard at the gym for an hour and if I did, I'd be totally miserable. I just wanted to say thanks for coming up with such an incredible program!

L

p.s. Chester County! Chester County! 

Hi Lauren,

I’ve been struggling to find a work out routine here in the West Valley of the Sun.  Phoenix and Scottsdale have what appear to be great programs, but there is nothing within 30 minutes of my new place in the west valley.  

I miss the Lithe Method, and as much as I’ve tried to incorporate what you and the other instructors taught me, my discipline sucks!  I tried the YMCA but as you could imagine, there were more breaks than actual work out.  My first clue that it was going to be a bust should have been the lack of music and ceiling fans.  

Do you have a video?  I think of you every time I see the “bender ball” lady on tv.  Some of the moves look familiar, but I’d rather buy a work out series that you’ve designed.  I read your blog – I love that you incorporated the recommendation for less than 18oz red meat per week, and more fruits and veg.  The literature regarding reducing risk of certain types of cancer is compelling.

 

Please tell Carla and Jackie hello for me.  I miss the pain!

 

Sharon

Dear Lauren,

 

I used to live in Ardmore and currently live in Reno, Nevada...I so wish I could visit your new facility.  

 

Anyway, is there a CD available?  I visited your website (GREAT, by the way!), and watched your video clips.  It would seem that recent transplants like me out west can & will benefit from your instruction and advice. 

 

I look forward to getting "on-tone" with a dvd in the future!

 

JAC

Kat MacLeod Image via the Jacky Winter Group.

Comments

[joy]

you're gonna be getting one of those sad letters from ME soon :(
-joy

[Zaya]

All this is so true for the collective. Your blog and the whole mentality of it had me change my eating radically. And I have learned how important it is to focus on the whole body's strength/well-being. It's all about integrity, inside out. I feel so lucky that I discovered you. Let's have Lithe On Demand! Then people can download a class for 24hours and then it expires and they can download another class. It's better than owning a dvd that doesn't change. This way we can keep lithing in all its variety if we have to move or go on vacation...

[Lauren Boggi]

GREAT IDEA!