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8 Week Challenge Success Story

Meet Kaz, a wonderful PARC employee and two-time participant in the PARC 8-week challenge.

Being 52, overweight and with hip issues I decided it was time to do something about it. The timing was perfect, PARC’s 8 week challenge was about to start so I decided to take the plunge and signed up and I haven’t looked back since.

Exercising for me was a walk around the block, so PT sessions were all new to me. Pru was fabulous and made me feel very welcome. She altered the exercises to suit my needs and I met a great bunch of girls that I would always look forward to working out with.

The challenge provides nutritional information, meal plans, additional group training sessions along with the amazing support of all the PT’s.

With my weight loss being slow I went and saw the LifeCare Nutritionist, Alison. She too was very helpful and gave me a few tips and made really helpful changes to my diet.

It certainly isn’t an easy journey but then neither is weight loss. Once my first 8 weeks ended I was really happy with how far I had come so I decided to go again.

I had a different trainer this time, Cassie, but she was fabulous and always encouraging us to go that little bit further.

This time around I was in my routine and it made it that little bit easier. I was still achieving weight loss and cm’s were disappearing then… bang! In week 7 I achieved my weight loss goal that I had set myself.

Dancing around the house I was so so happy and proud of my efforts.

So as I write this my 2nd challenge has now ended. I started a PLUS size 18 and now I can fit into a size 14 jeans and my tops are no longer an XL but a medium.

If you are looking to do a challenge then jump on board PARC’s 8 week challenge, you will feel fitter stronger and leaner in a short 8 weeks.

No regrets from this fit chick!!

Click here to find out more about the next 8-week challenge.

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March Forward – Celebrate International Women’s Day at PARC 
 
We are excited to be hosting a Women’s Health seminar with two guest speakers, Mariela Rossi and Alison Tehan. 
 
Mariela Rossi is a registered psychologist (AHPRA), a member of AAPI, and a member of ANZICA (Australian New Zealand Infertility Counsellor’s Association). She is currently working as a senior Psychologist at Monash IVF. She also works as a psychologist at different venues such as the Jean Hailes Clinic, Bluff Road Psychology and at her own private practice in Highett. 

Alison is a nutritionist local to the Mornington Peninsula, dedicated to empowering women to energise their body, nourish their gut, balance their hormones and live their healthiest, most fulfilling life 

When: Wednesday 5 March, 7.30pm 
Location: Studio 1 (upstairs) 

The seminar will focus on the impact perimenopause and menopause has on women’s mental health and overall well-being. The seminar is free to attend for PARC members, simply register via the Customer Portal.

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Have you checked into you Group Exercise Class? ✅

Did you know that checking in on our new Kiosk is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Step 1 - Scan your member band 

Step 2 - Press the "Attend" button on the class/es you
wish to attend

Step 3 - Press "Sign out"

1, 2, 3 and your ready to go 😊 If you have any questions about our Group Exercise check in process please speak to our friendly staff in centre.

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Make water safety a family friendly adventure 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Gather the family and head to PINES for the Can Swim Family program. Learn basic swimming survival techniques, practise water safety and participate in a variety of rescue scenarios for various inland and open water environments. The family will have fun while learning how to be safe in and around the water.

Where and When ⏱
Friday 21 March at PINES Frankston

Expressions of Interest closes on Sunday 16 March. 

To participate, simply complete an Expressions of Interest on our website via link in bio

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🚨Cafe Closure🚨

Please note that the Cafe will be closing early tomorrow at 5:00pm on Thursday 27 February. A friendly reminder that hot food will close 30 minutes prior. If you usually grab your coffee or snack at the Café during your visit, please make other arrangements.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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Your intentions set your Pace in 2025 💪

What word best describes your health and fitness goals or intention for 2025? It can be whatever you want! Your word sets your Pace. 

Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Balance: Mental and emotional health through physical well-being. 
- Community: Finding friends who support and motive my health 
- Me! A happier, healthier me 

Your Pace at PARC is about your health and wellbeing on your terms, and we believe that your journey is as individual as you are. Create your Pace Phrase and kickstart your journey at PARC with a wide variety of options to match your health and fitness needs.

#parcfrankston #atyourpace #healthandwellbeing #healthgoal #wellbeinggoals #frankston

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