Our Iron Society Client of the Month is:
Dana B.!
Every month, we celebrate one of our Iron Society clients who has had an exceptional month! Beyond physical progress, we take into account multiple factors, such as:
TRAINING CONSISTENCY
NUTRITION CONSISTENCY
COMMITMENT
COACHABILITY
SUPPORT OF OTHERS
OVERALL POSITIVE ATTITUDE
The winner each month is someone who is dedicated and embodies what we stand for at Iron Society.
Dana started working with Coach Chris in our Competitor Coaching program in February 2024 and her hard work and dedication is always spot on!
From crushing it in the gym, being a mother of three, and working 60+ hours a week, she is always relentless with her work ethic.
We are currently working towards one of Dana’s major goals of getting back on the stage as a Wellness competitor and pushing for her IFBB Pro card. 🏆
Once that is done she will be moving on to jockeying an Ostrich 😂 (It’s an inside joke, but hilarious so I had to share. Plus, who wouldn’t want to ride a giant bird?! 🦤)
It’s an honor to have her as a part of the Iron Society Family!
Tell us a little bit about you!
I currently live in a small rural town outside of Rochester NY. I work as an Emergency Cardiac RN, for 12 years. When I'm not working, I love being a mama to my three beautiful babies. I love to hike, kayak & homestead.
What is the most rewarding part of your health and fitness journey?
Learning to love & trust myself
What positive changes have you experienced as you focus on your goals?
My overall relationship with myself. I'm comfortable with all stages of my body. My confidence in who I am as strengthened. My self esteem has become better as a result.
What is one tip or piece of advice you would give to someone just getting started on their own fitness journey?
It's not a race. It's so cliche. And honestly, I hated hearing it myself. I wanted to be just as lean, just as muscular, just as successful as everyone else. But the thing that separated myself & them was time. It takes time to build quality & a relationship with your own body.
What challenges have you faced that you have had to overcome, or are working to overcome?
I'd be lying if I said sometimes I want to throw in the towel. I still get discouraged. I struggle with balancing all of my hats I have to wear. I continue to learn to embrace each step of my journey. And just keep going. Because regardless, being fit is a lifestyle for me.
What's your favorite exercise to go in and crush during a workout?
Oh, I'm thrusting HARD 😂😂
If you had to eat one meal, for the same meal, every day, what would it be?
Pizza. Everyday, every meal.
What goal or situation in your life prompted you to join Iron Society?
I came from a toxic coaching situation. And I didn't realize it until I witnessed Chris coaching a woman backstage at an OCB competition. He was so kind, attentive, honest. You could hear him cheering her on in the crowd. It made me realize that I wasn't getting the full competitor/coach experience. I knew that I so badly wanted to be a part of a family, where I fit in & had true, unwavering support.
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