Video Testimonial | Group Trainer Sarah Gillette #ShareYourStory

Sarah was not an athlete growing up and struggled with her overall health. She battled being overweight and was sick constantly- she knew something was wrong, but wasn’t sure what.  She turned to food in order to “fix” her mental and emotional challenges which caused her weight to balloon up to 185 lbs at a height of only 5’4”. Once her food addictions no longer filled her void, she turned to drugs and alcohol, and ended up developing eating disorders propelling her weight down to a mere 100lbs.

In 2010, she was diagnosed with Celiacs Disease, PCOS, and Mild Insulin Resistance. After experiencing kidney failure and nearly losing her life, as well as riding the wave through many attempts at sobriety, Sarah embarked on her journey to finally being healthy in February 2013. She began living a Gluten free, sober, and active lifestyle, where she discovered her passion for life for the very first time. She started Community Beach Boot Camps in Huntington Beach and continued to elevate her involvement in the fitness world, eventually becoming an Indoor Cycling Instructor. Having overcome her own unique challenges, Sarah realized the impact she could have on other people’s lives by helping guide them on their own journeys to health and wellness. She was then inspired to complete courses on Fitness and Nutrition at Stratford Career Institute, which she did with honors. Sarah never had felt better spiritually, mentally, emotionally, or physically. She had lost a total of 50 lbs, adding on 20 lbs of lean muscle mass and remains focused daily on achieving new levels of optimum health and fitness for herself.

Sarah discovered The 12 in early 2015 and immediately knew this was where she wanted and needed to be. She began training every day for months and continued to see her physical and mental transformation evolve. Stubborn body melted right off and she was inspired by the connection of The 12’s community.

“My personal goal and commitment to The 12 and its community is to dedicate my heart and soul to each and every single person who chooses to train in our Afterburn Classes. Our members are not a number on a roster, but integral men and women who I look forward to pushing, inspiring, and supporting along their journey towards becoming the best versions of themselves.”