Lauren Cook

After just a few short months, I feel so much more engaged in my own life. I’m shedding weight and my period is regular for the first time in my life without any medications.

I came to Dropgym feeling beat down, depressed and numb. Physically I was heavier than I’ve ever been, my gut health was poor, my hormones were all out of wack, and I was experiencing cystic acne and irregular periods. Before Dropgym my body was constantly inflamed. I was tired all the time, and my confidence was nonexistent. I was taking birth control to regulate my cycle, which was causing a constant fog in my life and an emotional disconnect from myself and my relationships. Now, after just a few short months, I feel so much more engaged in my own life. I’m shedding weight with some simple adjustments to my diet and adding in exercise. My period is regular for the first time IN MY LIFE without any medications. I’m beginning to trust myself and learning how to use my voice. I’m taking pride in areas of growth, and giving myself grace in places I still want to improve upon. 

Lu and Shantell have both been so supportive throughout my journey. Their heart to meet each person right where they’re at and see women living to their full potential is one of the reasons I felt safe enough to join Dropgym in the first place. In particular in some personal training sessions with Lu, she has spoken truth into me and pushed me past my comfort zone. I can’t express how grateful I am for Dropgym!

Katie Covington

In just one month of doing Dropgym, my life radically changed. I am no longer taking anti-depressants or birth control. I went from getting 3-4 hours of sleep at night, to 7-8 hours every night!

At age 13 I was prescribed anti-depressants. I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and anger for as long as I can remember. I saw countless therapists and counselors, tried many different meds and doses, but nothing really seemed to help long term. I didn’t want to feel “stuck” anymore. I wanted to change, but felt like I had zero control over my body, my words, and my actions.

Around age 17 I started taking birth control because my periods were miserable. I would miss so much school because I felt too ill to leave my house. I would experience all the possible side effects that come with menstruating. A year into being on the pill, I noticed big changes in my body; weight gain, extreme mood swings, a way lighter period (which was ultimately the goal), etc. At the time I didn’t care much for all the negative things that were happening in my body because my period was lighter. I felt like I was able to function better, but in reality it was just a matter of convenience—truthfully, I felt worse. I never really struggled with body image until I started gaining a lot of weight while being on birth control, which then led to me developing a binge eating disorder. Eventually, I lost hope in my health.

Fast forward to now, I am 21 years old and as of 2 months ago I am no longer taking anti-depressants or birth control. In just 1 month of doing Dropgym, my life radically changed. I went from getting 3-4 hours of sleep at night, to now 7-8 hours every night! I’ve gone to other gyms before, but it was always about losing weight for me. And if I didn’t see progress I would shut down and just give up. I was always focused on my performance in the gym and what I looked like. Weight loss is still one of the many reasons I go to the gym daily, but I choose to be part of the Dropgym tribe for so much more than that. I am having a period. I am sleeping. I feel in control of my body and my actions, I’m slower to anger, and I feel connected. Connected to my friends, my family, and most importantly, to myself. I am no longer just going through the motions of life, or trying to shove things out of the way. I am able to feel things now.