My New Fitness Trainer (Amy Barnes) – Inspiration Incarnate

Posted in Gastric Banding, In The News, Life on November 9, 2009

Amy on the cover of 'Oxygen' magazine.

Last week I signed up for a fitness class sponsored by my weight loss surgery center. I had no idea that the trainer was the now famous Amy Barnes.

We were a few minutes into our training session when Amy began to tell us her amazing story.

“I felt like food was the only thing in my life that I could control,” said 35-year-old Amy Barnes, who once weighed 490 pounds. “Looking back now, I realize that food controlled me … Food was my addiction.” – Today Show

Amy Barnes is an absolutely amazing person. We had an awesome workout. I can’t wait to hit the gym again. Simply being in the presence of Amy gives me the motivation and inspiration not only to continue on my journey but to strive harder.

MSNBC Video “Addicted to Health After Losing 340 Pounds”

Amazing!!!

  • healthygal

    She is an inspiration! I loved her story in Off the Couch magazine. Too bad they didn’t go into more details on the Today Show about how she lost the weight, but anyone can just pick up the magazine to see how she dropped 340lbs! I love the Eat-Clean Diet and Amy’s living proof that eating clean and working out works!

  • http://www.sullysrants.com Sully

    PS – you can check out Amy’s website at http://www.iofitnesstoday.com

  • http://www.iofitnesstoday.com Amy Barnes

    Hey there everyone!! Just wanted to stop by and say HI!! I love working with my group on Monday nights!! They inspire me each and every week!
    Thank you Sully!

  • Jenine

    AMAZING! this is the first time that I have seen that video of her on the Today show. I was curious at how much it is to join her on Monday nights. if someone can email me the info id appreciate it.

    thanks

    Jenine