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Before & After Story: Angely R.

By @BarbaraMBaez · On August 12, 2013

Before and After: Angely R.

Find out how our Third Ave gym member, Angely R. slimmed down and toned up by dedicating herself to a fit and healthy lifestyle!


1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? (Where you’re from, your favorite hobbies, etc.)
My name is Angely Rojas. I am originally from the Dominican Republic and was raised in the Bronx, NY. I am an international flight attendant for a major airline and also have a nutrition home-based business. Growing up, I was a track & field runner – so running has always been my hobby.

2. What is the #1 reason you joined Lucille Roberts?

One of the reasons of why I joined Lucille Roberts (LR) was because I love how it is perfectly catered to women’s fitness. Also, I remember that when I was in my teens, my mom used to take me to Lucille Roberts and I absolutely loved their fitness classes! They are fun but at the same time intense and effective! Most women tend to get bored at the gym by always just using the treadmill or simply don’t have any guidance when it comes to working out. I found that the classes here at LR not only helped me to learn work out routines, but I actually looked forward to their classes because I truly enjoyed them. I love how I can always fit a session or two throughout my busy day and how the classes are combined with strength and cardio training. I also loved their friendly staff and affordable memberships. I have built great relationships while attending LR and I love how we all motivate each other to reach out fitness goals.

3. What are some personal fitness goals you have and what are you doing to achieve them?
I’ve realized that my fitness goals have changed as I progress. Just this past January 2013, I realized that I was letting myself go; eating really unhealthy, always making excuses to not work out. Of course, as a result I was starting to put on a few pounds – especially in my mid-section. I decided that I wanted to make a change and live a healthy lifestyle, permanently. At first my health goal was to lean down and get toned, especially in my abs. Now, through discipline and hard work I’ve been able to reach that and I am very happy with the results. In the process of my transformation, I’ve seen a lot of people get inspired to do the same and that makes me happy. I want to show people that it can happen to them too. Now, I want to even look into fitness modeling or bikini competition, and possibly even health coaching.
4. What three things have contributed the most towards your weight loss?
Three things that have contributed the most towards my health goals are: 
  1. Exercising at least 4 times a week
  2. Following the 80/20 rule (eating 80% healthy & clean and 20% the foods I enjoy), along with drinking a gallon of water a day.
  3. Implementing really good quality daily supplements, enzymes and protein meal replacement shakes.
5. What advice do you have for women who are trying to lose weight and meet their fitness goals?
My advice to women that want to meet their fitness goal is to stay focused and not give up. It’s all about finding a balance, remembering that this should be a lifestyle, not a quick fix and enjoying the process! Know that the results are possible. And I am here to tell you that if I did it, so can you!


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is the Director of Digital Marketing at Lucille Roberts with a B.A. in Journalism and a love for social media. Barbara is a Long Island native, now living in Westchester, who loves strength training and a flexible dieting “IIFYM” approach to staying in shape. Vegetarian, nail polish junkie, and Instagram addict, Barbara loves being a part of the Lucille Roberts fitness family!

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