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From Self-Doubt to Showing Up: Paula's SHINE Story


"I feel like a butterfly coming out of a cocoon."


Summary


When Paula first found SHINE on Instagram, she didn’t jump in right away.

She hesitated. She DM’d Jess a few times but never followed through. She worried she’d be too old, too out of shape, too “behind.”


But something inside her kept coming back to SHINE.

What started as a quiet scroll turned into a life-changing decision — and now?

💙 Paula works out 3–4x a week

💙 She has energy all day — without 3PM crashes

💙 She feels like a brand new version of herself



Before SHINE FIT: Non-Committal


Before SHINE, Paula’s relationship with fitness was non-committal.She never finished what she started. She’d try a program or join a gym… then fall off again.


She was looking for something fun. Something dance-based. Something joyful.

But instead, she’d find the same old toxic gym vibes — and back out.


❌ She didn’t feel seen or supported

❌ She couldn’t find a space that actually felt good to be in

❌ She felt discouraged before she even began


“I kept asking myself, am I actually going to do this? Or is this going to be another thing I quit?”

The Turning Point: One Phone Call


Paula saw SHINE’s content over and over again on Instagram.She almost came in several times… but always stopped herself.


Until Jess called her. They had a quick chat — a mini-interview — and Paula decided to show up, mostly because she felt bad cancelling again.


But once she walked through the door, everything changed.

💙 She was welcomed with open arms

💙 She saw people of all ages and backgrounds

💙 She realized: this space is different


“I thought I’d be the oldest here, but I wasn’t. And even if I was, everyone was so kind and inclusive. I felt like I belonged.”


From Foggy to Focused: Paula’s Transformation


In just a few weeks, Paula noticed huge changes:

✅ She had more energy in the morning

✅ She could think more clearly at work

✅ She wasn’t falling asleep at her desk at 3PM anymore


“It’s like the brain fog was lifted. I felt human again.”

She completed the 6-Week Challenge and then joined our 8-Week Foundations.

Now, fitness isn’t something she tries to do — it’s part of who she is.



Paula’s Mindset Shift: From “I Can’t” to “I’m Doing This”


SHINE didn’t just change Paula’s routine. It changed her self-perception.

💙 She shows up consistently — and enjoys it

💙 She doesn’t want to miss a class

💙 She’s no longer letting herself down


She feels stronger. More grounded. And committed in a way she never thought possible.


"I used to second-guess everything. But this community… it lifts you up. It makes you want to show up — not just for them, but for yourself.”

Paula’s Advice to Anyone Who’s Still Scrolling


If you’re lurking on Instagram, thinking, “Maybe I’ll try it next week,” Paula says:

“Just do it. I had doubts too. But once you walk in, you’ll see — this is not like other gyms. The people here care. The energy is contagious. And most of all, you’ll want to come back.”

Are You Ready to Build a Fitness Routine That Lasts?


Whether you’re rebuilding after a breakup or just trying to feel like yourself again—Brandy’s story is proof that you can come back to you.

If you’re looking for:


✅ Dance-based training that actually feels fun

✅ A space where fitness is for you, not about punishment

✅ A supportive, body-positive community


💙 Click here to apply for a free Intro Session and join our 6-Week Transformation Challenge!


 
 
 

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