sharlynn nielsen

has lost 130 pounds - so far.

Sharlynn Nielsen’s story begins at a low point. She tells the familiar stories of hiding from photographs, seat belt extensions, and the seemingly endless private humiliations that come with being overweight. She says she had tried virtually everything to lose weight, only to fail over and over. She even tells a horror story about trying to join another gym where she was told, “You’ll never lose weight, you’ll always be fat.” When she finally came to 24 Hour Fitness, she says “I was 350 pounds, and I needed to lose weight...it just wasn’t an option anymore.” Sharlynn signed up, got a trainer, and got to work. She’ll be the first to tell you have been both sweat and tears. But since then, Sharlynn has lost an incredible 130 pounds, and she shows no signs of stopping. “I finally feel like I’m getting my life back into control...Life is fun, there’s so much out there, it’s unbelievable.”