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Xtreme Performance Construction

German Suazo · Roofing & Remodeling · Gonzales, LA

German Suazo’s Regymen story started long before his company did — he first came through our doors as a training client roughly 12 years ago. Today he owns Xtreme Performance Construction, the Gonzales roofing and remodeling company he founded in 2014.

14639 Airline Hwy, Suite 103A, Gonzales, LA 70737 · (225) 438-9958

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Member Spotlight · March 2025

Sandra Trammell

Before I turned 40, I found myself in a place I never imagined. I was 200 pounds overweight, eating terribly, and struggling with high cholesterol and triglycerides. I knew I needed to make a change, but I had no idea where to start. It all started with those early mornings—jogging at 4 a.m. and spin classes at 5 a.m. I became a regular at spin class, and over time, I started to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.

The turning point came when my daughter, who was just 10 years old at the time, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I realized I needed to be healthy—not just for myself, but for her. I started working out every day at 4 a.m. before work, and I completely changed my eating habits. She also encouraged me to get off Gabapentin, a medication I had been taking for years for neuropathy. The weight loss, the workouts, the food choices—everything became a lifestyle. I’m not the same person I was before I started this journey. I’m stronger, healthier, and more determined than ever, and I’m excited to see what’s next! And now, I’m turning 60 in June! I’m in the best shape of my life, and I still love coming to Regymen every day! I want to sincerely thank everyone at Regymen Fitness — the coaches, the members, and everyone who has been part of this journey. Your encouragement and support mean the world to me.

Member Spotlight · February 2025

Sue Toups

During one incarnation of my life, I had been vigilant about going to a gym and really enjoyed a good, strenuous workout. During that time, several things affected my vigilance unfortunately. I had neck surgery for a hereditary degenerative back condition and was told by the surgeon and the insurance attorney not to do anything physical, not even pull weeds in the yard because the insurance company might be filming me. I lost my mother in Oct. 2014, and six months later my father in April 2015. They lived eight hours away in Arkansas, so I had to make multiple trips back and forth to settle their affairs. I got out of my gym routine due to medical necessity and then the impossibility of being in two places at one time: at the gym here and driving to or being at my parents’ house. Prior to retiring (at a VERY young age), I had become consumed by my job. I stopped making time to go to the gym because I was ‘too tired’ after often working 9 or 10 hour days. Although it was a sedentary (government) job, the stress of being in middle management took everything out of me. Then . . . I retired. I sat on the couch for two and a half years. When I found myself having to grab for the hand rail to climb stairs and losing my breath going up and down steps, I knew it was time to get off the couch. I had previously joined Planet Fitness, where I was a member for three years. Their organization seemed so impersonal, however, and my attendance was spotty at best. Needless to say, I was not getting the results that I wanted.

Then came a fateful day in 2019: the day when the often dreaded, sometimes frightening, or sometimes motivating invitation to one’s next high school class reunion arrives. Mine was coming up that fall. I chose to be motivated by this invitation. I joined Regymen. I immediately noticed a difference in this organization: the atmosphere was comfortable, and the sense of camaraderie of shared goals among the members was evident. I felt welcome that first day. After going for a while, I realized another aspect of this gym that I really like: the accountability factor. The coaches called and checked on me if I cancelled early or was absent for any length of time. This last has become so evident and has meant so much to me.

My husband started exhibiting mild symptoms of dementia in 2015. As these symptoms become more pronounced, I have had to miss sometimes several sessions in a row. That caring call or text to check on me always comes. I find time and make arrangements so that I can continue to come to ‘my gym.’ These sessions are good for me physically. I want to stay fit as I age so I can continue to enjoy the activities I do now. I also want to build strength because I have had to take on the chores and yard work that my husband used to do and to be strong enough to help him when he needs it. Just as important (or maybe most importantly) the sessions are also good for me mentally. Going to Regymen clears my mind, alleviates stress, and puts me among friends and coaches that really care. I’m so glad and feel so very blessed that I found Regymen.

Member Spotlight · January 2025

Brandy Volion

I am a mom of five, Bebe of two, and wife of the best!!! Those eight people (and two son in laws) are why I breathe every day. As the Title One para for Duplessis Primary, I am one of the lucky one who get to spend their days helping teach reading skills to Kindergarten through 4th graders. I’ve struggled with my weight my whole life. I grew up thinking it was genetic and I would never not be overweight. However, In December 2016, I walked into the doctor’s office (weighing almost 400lbs), because my legs kept swelling. I walked out with a prescription for high blood pressure medication. After Googling the side effects of this medicine, and seeing cancer as one of them, I refused to take them, but knew something had to change. Because walking was hard, I started walking around my kitchen island several times a day, just to reach my daily goal of 8,000 steps. On March 23, 2017, I saw the surgeon for the first time and Jun 28th I had part of my stomach removed. Fast forward six months, and I had only lost 60lbs and couldn’t lose any more. I had lost all hope of every being skinny. It was a year long downward spiral for me and would often think many dark thoughts. Thankfully my husband was there to put my broken pieces back together every time.

One day I woke up and realized I needed to be healthy, not skinny. I started working out at home, and really focusing on eating better. I dropped another 80lbs. With very little confidence in myself, I felt I needed to join a gym because home workouts were no longer enough for me. I joined Regymen in September 2021 and without a doubt that was a life changing moment for me and my family. I signed up for a six-week challenge and by week three I knew I wasn’t leaving. The scale shows me over 200 lbs less from where I was in 2017, but the knowledge and confidence I have gain is far more than any number on the scale will show. Hearing the coaches (past and present) call my name and tell me I am doing something right or saying beast mode activated just gets me pumped. Those gym bullies though… They keep me on my toes and add extra weight when I try going easy. I am grateful for all of it!!

In August 2023 I got my personal trainer certification, and August 2024 I got my nutrition coach certification. Through my journey, my children understand the importance of starting young and know what it means to be healthy, mind and body. Working out next to them, and seeing them thrive in their journey is a feeling I could never fully explain. I have always said, part of my journey is making sure they start theirs. Several friends, family, and coworkers have joined Regymen with me. This month I will be coaching several coworkers through a nutrition reset. It is my dream to help others understand how proper nutrition can change their life.

Member Spotlight · December 2024

Dillan & Rachel Moran

Hello we are Dillan and Rachel Moran. We have been a member of REGYMEN for a little over 2.5 years and love it. We both are from Ascension parish and graduated from East Ascension High School. We live on 3 acres in Saint Amant and are fixing to build a new home within the next year or so. We have a dog named Craig who is overly spoiled, and we just had our first baby. His name is Callum Telesmar Moran born on August 13, 2024. We have enjoyed watching our lil man grow and are amazed by how fast it is going by! Although being new parents is awesome finding time to get a workout in can be difficult. But the team at REGYMEN along with the coaches make it enjoyable and possible to get one in! Beside the facility itself we enjoy the staff and its members just as much as the works outs! We have met incredible people along our journey at REGYMEN and hope to meet more! The members/coaches give us the extra push we need at times to keep us going, which is something that other gyms struggle with in this area. The nutrition challenges are a good tool that you can utilize as well! We have both done them and have seen great results and lifestyle changes afterwards. I (Dillan) work shift work and struggle with my diet with all the late-night snacks and sweets. But after a challenge or two and my body changing made me more mindful and committed to eating right. Now I’m not perfect by any means, I still snack and venture out into the sweets more than I should, but it’s the people and atmosphere at REGYMEN that push me back in the right direction. Rachel says I am a social butterfly when it it comes to talking and meeting new people. With that said if we have never met I’d be happy to talk and get to know more of our REGYMEN family! I know the gym can be intimidating, it was when I first joined but I’m glad we kept with it and got to know all these great people!!

Member Spotlight · November 2024

Ashley White

Hey y’all! My name is Ashley, and I’ve been working out at Regymen Fitness since they first opened in 2019. I absolutely LOVE starting my day at 5 a.m. before my family wakes up. It’s my “me time” and the perfect way to kick off my day. I like to call myself “fit-ish” because I’m super consistent with my workouts, walking, and meal prep—but I’m also a foodie who enjoys trying new dishes! I’m married to Joshua White, and we have a seven-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter. I’ve been a teacher for 13 years, with the last 12 spent at Gonzales Primary School. My husband recently left his job at OxyChem to spend more time with our family and pursue his passion for house flipping. Together, we’re also family content creators, collaborating with various brands and businesses. We’ve worked with restaurants like Chicken Salad Chick and partnered with brands such as Hot Wheels, BIC, VTech, and more. Growing up, I wasn’t into traditional sports—I was more of a band and dance girl. But in 2012, I took a deep dive into health and wellness, focusing on reducing chemicals and harmful ingredients in our food, skincare, and household products. I’m now more conscious about what we bring into our home, avoiding many of the products I grew up with.

By 2015, I was in my fitness prime, even teaching classes like spin and POUND. Then, in 2017, I became pregnant with my first child and gained 75 pounds. I wasn’t consistent with my workouts and I certainly didn’t turn down a meal. It was a struggle to lose that weight, taking me nearly three years. During that time, I joined CrossFit with my husband. While I loved learning proper techniques and building strength, I eventually realized it wasn’t the best fit for my body—I wasn’t getting the results I wanted, and it was taking a toll on my body. That’s when I made the switch to REGYMEN, and I haven’t looked back. My fitness journey hasn’t been easy; I’ve always had to put in extra effort. During my second pregnancy in 2021, I worked out all the way up to my due date. Exercising during pregnancy helped me physically and emotional well-being, benefiting both me and my daughter. I gained 50 pounds, but as soon as I got the all-clear, I was back in the gym, first starting with a focus on core and pelvic health.

Now in 2024, I finally feel amazing and stronger than ever. “A healthy body and mind are just the tip of the iceberg. What people don’t see is the rest—the planning, preparing, time management, discipline, showing up when you don’t want to, the blood, sweat, tears, late nights prepping, early mornings, soreness, fatigue, and pushing through all the challenges. Keep going.”

Member Spotlight · October 2024

Erin Evers

Hey, my name is Erin. My husband’s name is Travis (love of my life). We met in 1st grade and have been friends for most of our lives. I have a daughter named Kodi (10) who is really into competitive swimming and robotics. My stepson, Peyton (11), loves basketball and anything to do with technology. I started working out at Regymen in December of 2020. 2020 was probably the weirdest time of my life. I left my job to stay home with my kids while they had distance learning. I’ve struggled with anxiety in the past, but it was nothing compared to what consumed me in 2020. I honestly think I had my midlife crisis then. I quit smoking cigarettes, quit drinking alcohol, and my mother-in-law thought it would be a good thing for me to go work out with her. Ever since I went to that first class at REGYMEN, I was pretty much hooked, even though I was so sore I could barely move the next day. It was what I had been missing in my life. I needed that mental escape and I was also severely out of shape. I made sure I went 5 days a week for the past 4 years. I feel great after every class, and I’m in a much better mental state these days and my anxiety is way more manageable. Boxing is probably my favorite, it’s almost therapeutic for me, but I also like burn because I like to run on the treadmill. I like to run because it’s the only time my mind is completely clear of thoughts and it’s just me focusing on my breathing. I’m also pretty sure I’ve broke treadmill 8 a few times.

I’ve always been in some sort of sport growing up. Mainly track and soccer. My parents claimed I was running before I could walk. I fractured both knees in 1st grade running from a boy playing tag, flipped over our dog and landed on limestone rocks. That would be the 1st of my knee issues. I played recreational sports here and there, but by the time I made it to middle school, I started running festival races and made the school track and soccer teams. During track season, I would win 1st place in all of my events, the 2400 meter, 800 meter and 1600 meter relay. In the 2400 meter, I would always lap second place. We were district champs each year in both sports. When I got to high school, I eventually left track and cross country because the seasons collided with soccer and my love for soccer was greater. I loved my teammates and coaches. It was a sort of structure I needed. I was a defiant kid and went through a lot at a young age, and soccer was my outlet. I liked how it was a contact sport that I also got to run and sprint while playing. I overcame a lot during high school. I had gotten a pseudomonas infection in my left mastoid bone, and was hospitalized with a Pic line for months since I’m allergic to Penicillin. As soon as I got better and was released by my doctor, I got to jump right back in. Then, right before senior year, I tore my meniscus in my right knee and had to have surgery and basically sat the entire season out. I got pretty depressed after that. Physical therapy was really tough on me. I slowly got back into playing coed after graduation here and there for a few years until becoming pregnant with my daughter. After that point, all of my focus was on being a mom. 2Two years ago this October, I had the bright idea of trying to get back into soccer again, and low and behold, I started having knee issues with the same knee I had surgery on in high school. I had an MRI and turned out I had a 1 inch mass. My orthopedic and his partners said they hadn’t seen anything like this before and said it needed to come out. Had surgery and waited a week (longest week of my life) to find out it was a synovial hemangioma, which is apparently kind of rare but benign. Physical therapy was tough again but I was determined to get back to REGYMEN. Emily also helped me more than she knows by just lifting me up and showing me different ways to stretch to get my range of motion back again. My ortho also told me I have osteoarthritis and had to have injections that ended up not helping any of my pain. I did a lot of research and ended up using a CBD/THC topical cream and it has been the only thing to help with my joint pain. It’s non-psychoactive and I only use it if I’m hurting and then the pain is instantly gone. But dude…I’ve noticed getting older isn’t for pansies, so I’m just going to keep this body moving.

Recently, I just started back working but only part time so I can still be there for my kids and enjoy this time with them while I can. So now, I’m only coming 4 days a week. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was making this a habit in my life. It completely brought my mind out of the dark and I’ll never go back.

Member Spotlight · September 2024

Arthur G. Scanlan III

My name is Arthur G. Scanlan III. and I am 38 years old. My wife, Kacy Scanlan, and I have 3 children (Aubrey – 16, Brody – 10, and Camryn – 5). I love the outdoors – fishing and hunting. I currently work with Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area and the Emerge Center for Children with Autism. I love to work, especially with different community events and helping others. Within the last year, I have ran in two 5k’s (not to mention had never and I mean never done one in my life!!!! Now my son and I both are hooked and loveeeeeee them!)

I started out in March of 2023 at 246 lbs. and 34 percent BMI. As of June (a year and two months) I am at 210 to 212 lbs. at 21 percent BMI as of my last imaging in March. I am now a year and two months removed from smoking. I had to choose – it was either the treadmill and bike or smokes. One had to go, and I am so glad you all pushed me and I chose the treadmill. I honestly believe my REGYMEN family saved me and may have just added a few years to my life. This team and family (that’s what everyone at REGYMEN is – family) is so amazingly wonderful, and I can’t even express how indebted I am to this program and the coaches. I genuinely thank you and L from the bottom of my heart. I never would have begun to think the best I could feel would be at almost 40! You have the best team of coaches here, and they each bring something different and unique to the table. I have absolutely loved getting to know each of them. Cook-out soon everyone! Would love to get you, L, and some of the team over to the house and cook and swim one day! We go full on carnivore! Haha

Member Spotlight · August 2024

Steven Noel

My REGYMEN membership started in January 2022. I was introduced to REGYMEN by a good friend that was already a member here and I decided to join the 6-week challenge. A little background on me: I was born in Ascension Parish and have lived here my whole life except for 12 years spent in Texas. I grew up in Gonzales, attended St. Theresa Catholic School from K-8, then attended East Ascension High School. After graduating high school, I started attending Delgado Community College where I completed a one-year certificate program in the Industrial Maintenance Technology program. I then went to work for an industrial electrical and instrumentation company where I have been for the last 10 years. I also enjoy hunting, fishing, and woodworking. I am single, have no kids, and I have one sister who lives in Colorado. I have a dog named Bailey (golden retriever) and a cat named Kitty (domestic long hair). I had always lived an active lifestyle growing up with sports and a physical job, but as I got older, I started putting on weight. I have never been overweight but have always struggled with putting on excess fat around the mid-section. As I grew older, my metabolism slowed down and the weight became more difficult to shed. My biggest motivation to get into better shape is my own health and wellness. Growing up, I have always been very health-conscious, especially with what I eat. I never smoked, and I rarely drink alcohol, but I was still having trouble getting the weight off. I had tried several different workout programs and diets and never saw any substantial results. I decided to try REGYMEN because of the positive word of mouth and accountability aspect of the program. Before joining REGYMEN, I tried several workout programs but nothing stuck. After I joined REGYMEN, my weight went from 221 lbs to 206 lbs in about 7 months. My body fat percentage has gone from 24% to 19%. I have gained a substantial amount of muscle, especially in my upper body and shoulders. I feel much stronger and more energized after every workout. I am very motivated to continue with my program and reach my goals. My main goal is to lose another 10 lbs of fat and gain muscle. I am also a big fan of the trainers at REGYMEN. They are knowledgeable and always push you to do your best. I really enjoy the variety of the workouts and the fact that they are always different. I am also very motivated by the members at REGYMEN. They are all very supportive and encouraging. I am so happy I found REGYMEN and I look forward to coming to the gym every day.

Member Spotlight · July 2024

Glynn Williams

My name is Glynn Scoota Williams, and I am 35 years old. I have a wife (Sagan) and 3 kids, Khai (12), Kori (7), and Kani (4). I’m a Mechanic Associate for Carmax, and I like to play basketball, ride 4-wheelers, and workout. But working out wasn’t always on my list as my favorite activity or hobby. Just 4 years ago, I weighed in at 370lbs (don’t know if that’s the most but that’s where I weighed in the day I started my weight loss journey). My journey started when the world was on lock down. My job didn’t think we were essential, so we were at home like most of the world, and for the first 3 weeks, I ate and drank like I was on a getaway vacation. During this time, my health was not 100%, and in 2017, my doctor told me I was pre-diabetic and had pre-hypertension along with sleep apnea. I was headed down a path of self-destruction. Then, one day my neighbor was cleaning out his carport and had a weight bench and a few other things he didn’t want anymore and asked if I wanted them. I gladly accepted them and from there my life changed. So I started working out every day at 12:00 once the kids were down for a nap, and then I learned about intermittent fasting, the 16:8 method so it started coming together. I would eat then workout or workout first then eat. Finally went back to work and notice that my size 46 pants and 6xl shirt were a little too big. Then, my wife suggested that I make an Instagram and a TikTok page for my fitness journey. So I started, and my platform “Scootafit” was created for my videos, my working out, sessions and for my progression photos. After that, I kind of had it figured, stayed consistent with the working out, and by Christmas of 2020, I weighed in at 299lbs. Then in 2021, I made a decision to just to end my relationship with beef and pork. And in 2022, my wife, a few days before my 34th birthday, told me she had paid for a membership for me at Regymen (had no clue what it was it about) but first class was a burn class. I was nervous but excited at the same time. I was already 130lbs down from my starting weight of 370lbs and was ready to push myself to the next level and did just that. But I stepped away for a while. Fast forward to 2024, I’m back and better and lighter at 212lbs. In 2023, my doctor was amazed at my journey and my blood work. I had reversed my pre-diabetic conditions along with my pre-hypertension; My A1C looked better than it ever did. She told me I only needed to see her once a year for an annual check up instead of every 3 months. I needed no more medication, I felt relieved. I asked myself, if I continued down the path I was headed, would I still be here for my kids and my wife? I know they needed me and I needed them, they were my motivation. I hope my story can inspire someone that’s currently in the position I was in to push and get healthy. What I love about REGYMEN is you will be pushed to your greatest potential in a friendly environment. Everyone makes you feel welcomed, and the coaches are amazing. The rush it gives you makes you wanna just go harder. I did my first ever RUMBLE workout and I when I tell u it was everything I needed and more. I’m excited for this 2nd go round, I know they will help me reach my goal weight and get the body that I desire. The results are the award from the work you put in.

Member Spotlight · June 2024

Charika Gray

Hi everyone I’m Charika. I’m sure you have heard Christy yell my name for being late if we have ever been in a class together! I am 32 years old. I am from a small town in Mississippi but have lived in Louisiana for 10 years. I am a wife and a mom to 2 adorable boys. I am a registered nurse and find enjoyment in traveling and exercising. I have been a member of REGYMEN FITNESS since 2023. I remember when I first joined REGYMEN, I was getting ready to go on a trip and wanted to shed a few pounds before we left. One day I was scrolling on Facebook and saw an ad about a 6-week-challenge, and I was immediately interested. I have worked out before alone and did ok, but once I reached my goal I stopped and lost all my progress. This time I knew I wanted to develop a lifestyle and not just a quick fix and that’s exactly what joining REGYMEN has been for me. I signed up for the challenge and have been hooked ever since. At my very first workout, I received the warmest welcome from the coaches and members. This was definitely a different environment than my previous gym, and it immediately felt like I had found my place. I love everything about REGYMEN and have connected with some great people. All of the coaches are amazing and push me to be the best. I absolutely love them for that, even if I fuss about it! I never imagined a Facebook ad would have led me to the most incredible gym in Ascension Parish but I’m sure glad it did.

Member Spotlight · May 2024

Lauren Smith

My name is Lauren (Hargroder) Smith. I am 49 yrs old. I was raised in BR, and graduated from PBS in 93. We moved to Prairieville for the great schools in 2013. I came from at athletic family and played sports in middle/high school. I gained a lot of weight in my late 20’s but was able to get it off by cutting out fast food, etc. I was probably in the best shape of my life when I met my husband in 2012. I didn’t exercise, but my job (bartender) kept me very active. I had my beautiful daughter and was able to get back to pre-baby weight within 6 months (Insanity-Beach Body). I worked out from home 5 days/week and was able to maintain my weight for several years. I joined a wonderful gym and loved it!! I went faithfully and then Covid hit! The gym I was a member of unfortunately didn’t survive. Between age, being a stay at home mom and zero exercise, I BLEW UP over the next several years. Let’s not get it twisted, I started packing on with in probably 2018. I was MISERABLE! I didn’t want to be in pictures, I wore huge clothes and was always trying to hide my weight.

In Jan ’23 I started Ozempic. Something had to change, and I didn’t think I could do it alone! The weight started falling off! I was doing everything right except for exercise! I started walking everyday! I could see it was making a huge difference!

My amazing friend, Aundrea Allen talked me into going to REGYMEN on a Saturday morning in June ’23. I was terrified! I had the guidance from my old gym to kinda know what I was doing, but I died on the first day! DEAD! BUT, I was hooked and joined the following Monday! I have never looked back!!! The coaches, the owners, the members! I couldn’t ask for a better gym! (Although I’m so thankful for my old coaches for getting me started). The music, the lights, the ENERGY!! I look forward to going my 4 days/week!! If I miss, I’m mad!! Since Jan ’23 I’ve lost 70 pounds and without Regymen, there is NO WAY my body would look the way it does! I have MUSCLES THAT ARE VISIBLE!!!

Member Spotlight · May 2024

Aaron Payton

Aaron “AP” Payton

I began working out back in 2014 when I hired my first trainer. While meal prepping and working hard in the gym, I managed to drop 50lbs within 9 months of training. From there, working out became a lifestyle and I’ve been consistent with my health ever since. I wanted to try something new, so I joined REGYMEN in 2020 and have been loving every minute of my workouts. I work shift work as a chemical operator for the past 11 years at Honeywell. With REGYMEN offering multiple daily workouts, I can make my schedule weeks in advance and it helps hold me accountable. I often make workouts early in the morning, or even after working all night. Some say I’m crazy, but I say it’s just dedication! I enjoy the BUILD and BURN workouts the most and look forward to the longer rounds in the workouts. I feel the group workouts help motivate each other and help us hold one another accountable. REGYMEN has a pretty diverse crowd, which helps everyone feel like one big happy family. When I’m not working out, I love spending time with my two sons, Ashton (9) and Ace (4) and I also love to cook in my spare time. I also run my own catering business LEAD & FEED, which I started during Covid in late October 2020. My neighbor asked me to cook a private dinner for her and her husband’s anniversary. The dinner went great, and after posting a video of the evening on Facebook, my popularity in the Ascension Parish community grew rapidly. My first big catering event was for the REGYMEN Staff Christmas party hosted by Emily and Laie Wong in their home. It was a great success, and everyone loved the food! Shortly after, I decided to start my business, Lead & Feed was born! (follow me on Facebook!) Not only do we serve good food, but we also provide youth mentorship, community outreach and much more. The support of my health and my business from REGYMEN has been much appreciated.

Member Spotlight · April 2024

Marc Desadier

Hello REGYMEN Family! My name is Marc Desadier and I’ve been a REGYMEN Ascension Member since the end of January, 2024. I spent 21 years in the Army (I had 21 years of service in the US Army). My military career was an incredible ride, and I was fortunate enough to be with some of the most incredible people I have ever met in my life. One of the reasons I joined REGYMEN is because I could tell that the community was similar to what I had while in the Army and in the military, which is something I value most in life. One of my daily habits is to listen to the book “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggin’s. It has helped me change the way I think about a lot of things in my life. A big part of “Can’t Hurt Me” is about the accountability mirror. The accountability mirror is about taking a good hard look at yourself and to hold yourself accountable for the good and the bad. For me, it is not about the external factor, but my internal factors that I need to hold myself accountable for. I set goals and hold myself accountable for those goals. “Can’t Hurt Me” also talks about how to take your past negative experiences and turn them into a positive fuel for you and your future. The accountability mirror also helps me to look at what I can control and what I cannot control. For the things I can control, I take action and for the things I can’t control, I just let go. The coaches are here to help you. They have helped me get stronger, hold me accountable and push me harder to reach my goals. I am now I’m the process of doing Army Fitness Tests to see if I’m physically fit enough to go back into the Army. I am looking forward to what the future holds for me and my family and I hope to be a positive influence to the members here at REGYMEN Ascension. My goal is to help others see that if you put your mind to it, you can do anything. I have two beautiful girls and a wonderful wife. I’m a huge sports fan and love LSU. I also have a passion for Jiu Jitsu and hope to compete one day. I look forward to seeing you at the 5:00 am class. I’m the loud guy with a big smile! LET’S GET IT REGYMEN! (an extra note from Coach Em: When Marc came to us in January, he could barely finish a workout due to his back injury. He has since overcome his physical limitations and has continued to push himself to accomplish the goals he has set for himself. I can say as a coach, Marc is the most dedicated member I have seen. I have never seen anyone work so hard to become a better version of themselves. He is a true example of what it means to be a REGYMEN member. I am so proud of him and his progress. – Love- your REGYMEN family)

Member Spotlight · April 2024

Jodi & Ashli Kelly

Hey Regymen Family! Our names are Jodi and Ashli Kelly. We have been members at Regymen since the studio opened its doors in March of 2019. We joined because we wanted to get in shape and stay active and healthy together. We are a very busy couple and have raised 2 sons. The oldest is now 29 and the youngest is 25. When our boys were young we always stayed in-line with their busy schedules, sports and activities. We are also proud grandparents now of two beautiful grandchildren. Ashli retired from the State of Louisiana after 36 years of service and is now the Mayor of Sorrento. Jodi is still employed at East Ascension High School as a Special Education teacher and loves her job. When we aren’t working, we love to travel. The most recent was to San Juan, Puerto Rico and this summer we will be going to Ireland and London! We also enjoy going to the river camp, camping at parks in Louisiana and watching the LSU Tigers! Joining Regymen was one of the best things we have done! Our lives have become busy and hectic and we needed something for ourselves that would keep us accountable. Our health is the most important thing to us and we have enjoyed the experience. The coaches and the members have been so welcoming and we love the support that we have received. Everyone wants you to do well and no one judges you. Come see us at the 5:00 am class Monday through Friday! We are the old couple that is always in the back row. LOL! Thanks for allowing us to share our story! See you at the gym! The Regymen workouts are no joke! The first time we attended class we thought we were going to die! We had no idea what to expect but after the first class we knew we needed it in our lives. Everyone can do it! No matter your age or size, we all have something to learn! At this age, if you don’t move, you lose it! Trust us! YOU CAN NOT AFFORD NOT TO DO It! See you at the gym!

Member Spotlight · March 2024 · aka Summer’s Dad! Now we know where she gets it from!

Ken Sherman

In April of 2023, I’ve decided it was time to change my lifestyle, my habits, start taking care of myself and lose some weight that needed to be gone. The first thing I knew that needed to be fixed was my mindset, so I started reading “Champion Minded.” I was weighing in at 320lbs when I started eating a clean and high protein diet. My exercise of choice was cycling. I started on a regular ole bike and broke the wheel after a couple of months. I was told I would be waiting 4-6 weeks for a new one, so I purchased a Road bike and man did things change. It was faster and burned more calories in less time. I rode longer to burn more and lose more weight. My daughter, Summer (pictured above), had been telling me about REGYMEN, but I wasn’t ready yet. I still needed to drop some weight. In October, I felt ready and got with her and the team there to get me set up and started my strength training. It has been a journey. The coaches push me hard and I have gotten stronger and faster on my bike. I am the healthiest I’ve been in my 59 years. Today, I weigh 230 lbs, riding 70+ miles on a bike and in REGYMEN 2 days a week. I’m still getting stronger. The thank you goes to so many people who supported me through this journey. “Pain is Temporary, Glory is Forever” – Ken

Member Spotlight · March 2024 · REGYMEN OG’s!

The Meyers

Hello Regymen Family! We are Randall and Summer, also known as The Meyers (Est. November 2019)! We have been members since the studio opened in March of 2019 where you had to sign your contract in a packing container in the parking lot. Regymen keeps us accountable, but our commitment to living an overall healthy lifestyle keeps us showing up! We do an occasional CrossFit Hero WOD/competition, Spartan races, CG Games Competitions, 5K’s, 10K’s, and Half Marathon’s(Summer – 13/Randall – 3, not that anyone’s counting of course). There was also that one time we skied all 7 Summits at once. All of those are individual achievements, but it’s so much better experiencing them together. There’s no greater feeling than supporting each other and having our fit family grow in a positive environment. We are all beautiful people and deserve to celebrate our accomplishments – big and small. Outside of REGYMEN workouts, we love college baseball (GEAUX TIGERS!) as well as traveling, which has become our second favorite hobby. What’s our next goal?! Only time will tell. We can’t wait for our next workout with you! ✌🏻💙💪🏻

Member Spotlight · February 2024

Elise Diez

I’ve been a member at REGYMEN since November 2022. I’ve always been fit without having to really “work” for it when I was young. I rode horses, rodeoed, and have always been an outdoorsy, active girly! In college, I started studying more to become an engineer and didn’t have time for riding or working out. I jumped straight into a job and marriage with my wonderful husband, Cass. We have been together ten years now, four of them married. While navigating this thing called “life”, I put my health and nutrition on the back burner. I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl, Wren, in January of 2022. While pregnant, I didn’t work out much, I ate what I wanted (cravings!!) and put on 50 pounds by the end of 9 months. I had a long drawn-out labor that ended in a c-section. I felt like I didn’t do anything to help my body prepare for the hardest thing it would ever have to do. That was the spark that lit the fire that’s in me today! Let’s start with the obvious. I LOVE REGYMEN: the workouts, the coaches, the CHALLENGES. I only attend classes twice a week, sometimes more if I have time. Being a Mommy to our Wren, being a wife, and working full time takes up a lot of my spare time. On Tuesdays, I bring Wrenny to the gym and swap out with my Mom so I can get a workout in! On Wednesdays, if Cass isn’t home in time to watch her, I bring her to my Aunt who adores her! It’s hard, but I MAKE the time for ME so I can be the best Mommy and wife I can be. REGYMEN pushes me to be my best and do my best every single time I show up. It’s also a great way to decompress from the day! If you’re looking for a gym with awesome people, bomb azz music and challenging workouts, REG is IT!

Member Spotlight · February 2024

Greg Wood

I’ve always loved fitness and believed in the strong-body strong-mind philosophy. My fitness journey has been all over the place, for better or for worse! You name the program and I’ve probably done it: Body-For-Life, TAE-BO, Belly-Off, P90X, Spartan Workout, Guerilla Cardio, Fight Gone Bad, Adventure Racing, Sprint Triathlons, and of course…CrossFit. After a 9-year run of CrossFit and competing in those insane CrossFit Opens every spring, I was ready for something else that would be fun, challenging, closer to home, and more flexible with my schedule. Regymen checked all the boxes. I’ve been so impressed with the organization, programming, friendliness of members, and the amazing staff who push us out of our comfort zone; that’s when you get better! And you won’t find a cleaner gym! I consider Regymen my “base training” that allows me to remain active and enjoy other sports and activities that I want to continue for many years. Along with my Christian faith, I’ve always turned to fitness and wellness to help overcome personal challenges and difficult times in my life, especially testicular cancer back in 2014 at age 38. This was detected during a routine physical, but being proactive with my health helped catch it early and did not have any major treatment. Don’t wait until you’re sick to see a doctor! I’m sure we all want to feel and look better, but fitness brings so many other values such as: more confidence, being a better father, business leader and just overall better at life. It’s the best medicine by far. It’s been awesome to see so many people in our fitness community overcome their challenges through fitness, whatever they may be. While this is inspiring to me, I also want to be an example and help push others to improve their well-being. I also own a company named GAGE. We are a full-service telecommunication and I.T. services provider that services businesses all over North America with cloud-based phone systems, computer networks and cyber security. We also have a standby power division that installs and maintains permanent standby power generators for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Our company is based in Baton Rouge and has been in business for over 43 years, becoming one of the top managed technology solutions providers (MTSP) in the nation. Along with fellow Regymen members Anne Hebert and Jason Landry, we have run the business for over 25 years. Check us out at www.gage.cloud See you at the gym…most likely at 5AM!

Member Spotlight · January 2024

Celeste Callais

I have been a member of REGYMEN since May of 2022. My weight has always been a struggle. I stayed active in high school by playing sports but have not played in a long time. My husband Mark and I have tried to get healthier over the years. We have been together almost 12 years (high school sweethearts), and we now have two beautiful children Wyatt and Emilia. I am a registered nurse and have been working at OLOLCH Allergy clinic for the past 8 years. This past year has significantly changed my views on my fitness and health along with my future goals. I want to strive to keep working hard and busting my butt in the gym. REGYMEN has helped show me that I am capable of more than the limits my mind had previously set for me. My love for health and fitness has grown since joining REGYMEN. The coaches have made every workout rock and they have helped me push myself. I look forward to seeing what this next year has in store for me.

Side note from Coach Emily: I chose to spotlight Celeste this month, not only because of her mighty success in fitness, but because of the huge changes I have had the pleasure of witnessing over the course of almost a year. Celeste gets in and puts in the work each and every time she is here, but she specifically took to boxing. When she hits the bag I wince a little each time I hear her connect- thinking, ouch- that would hurt to be on the other side of that impact. She looks nice but is a straight up savage when she dials in on that bag! I’ve watched the pounds melt off her body and her confidence grow, as she sees how bright her new future is. Once you know, you can’t “un-know”. We can’t pretend that we don’t have the tools to progress. It’s not the things that come easy that we truly value, its those challenges that we knew would be hard and we took on anyway. We appreciate you Celeste and are extra excited your husband Mark has also joined us recently! You both are great examples to so many of us of what is possible when we commit fully!

Member Spotlight · November 2023

Sarah Brown

My name is Sarah Bess Brown (or red) and I am 33 years old. I own Kiss and Makeup Full Service Studio in Gonzales, LA and I am the Head Makeup Artist at The 13th Gate Haunted House. I started my health journey a long time ago, twelve years to be exact. I started my journey with my best friend and ever since joining REGYMEN, my fitness journey has only developed more. My gym bestie, Jamie Schexnayder, motivated me to join REGYMEN almost two years ago. For that, I am forever grateful. My first class was with Miles. My second class was with Christy. Two of my favorite people. Ever since I stepped foot in those classes, Miles and Christy have both had a very special place in my heart. I have never experienced a gym like this in my entire life. I am surrounded by talented and motivated people who only make me want to push myself even more. I am very thankful for the relationships and friendships that have grown from being a member at REGYMEN. I have grown closer with everyone at REGYMEN, especially Audra, Emily, Ainsley and Karly. REGYMEN is more than a gym to me. It is a family. Being surrounded by like-minded people is crucial for my mental health but also for my physical health as well. I wake up and start my day surrounded by positivity and my day is always better because of it. Taking care of myself mentally and physically is something that is extremely important to me and REGYMEN helps me on a daily basis to keep that promise to myself and do something good for myself each day. Some advice I have for anyone hesitant to start their fitness journey or hesitant to join a gym, just know that I have learned that 90% of the time, your struggles are mental and you have to be stronger than your mind. If you can get past that, you will do exceptional things for yourself and the people around you! You are stronger than you think.

Member Spotlight · October 2023

The Nepomueono’s

Bethany, Omar and Oscar

I started REGYMEN in summer of 2022 because I knew I wanted a change, mentally and physically. My husband Omar followed along after a a few months of me joining. We are both loving it, seeing our strength and abilities change. In December, our oldest son wanted to try a class. From that moment, he fell in love and enjoyed it, so during the summer we signed him up. We love REGYMEN so much. We are proud to be apart of a wonderful gym. Oscar, our son has got so much stronger. While not at the school, he plays middle school football and attends the early morning gym sessions. We all love seeing a change in our family and our health, holding us all accountable!!! Thanks to REGYMEN for being so welcoming, encouraging and being our 2nd family!

Member Spotlight · September 2023

Michelle Ziegler

Hey everyone, my name is Michelle! I am a wife and a mother to two little ones. In 2020, after covid hit, I hit my rock bottom. My kids were three and one at the time and I was unhappy. I was unhappy with my constant struggle with weight, which just caused me to eat more. I had no confidence in who I was, actually losing myself and taking on the identity of the “fat girl”. Throughout my life, I tried all the “it” diets and tried eating right but never got good results so nothing stuck. One night I thought about my life and how I was tired of being miserable, and my children and husband deserved more. If I kept up the life I was living, I would not be here to watch them grow up.

2020 I forever changed my life. I had weight loss surgery, but knew it was not my “magical fix”. I was ready to do all of the work and FIGHT for my life. I changed the way I eat and began exercising every day. I worked as hard as possible and was determined I would never go back. I lost 120 pounds in two years. It was wonderful but I felt I needed more. Then I found REGYMEN. It is what was missing from my new me. I fell in love with the staff almost immediately and the workouts are fire! I push myself hard, and have continued to see positive changes in my physical and mental state. REGYMEN is a family through and through. Something I have never experienced in another “workout/gym” setting. I now have a personality of my own that I am not ashamed to show and I no longer coward walking into a room full of people. The staff at REGYMEN are constantly encouraging and pushing me in ways that make me proud to be a member of the family!

Member Spotlight · August 2023

Secret Morris

My name is Secret and I’m happily inching up on my 1 year anniversary with REGYMEN. I started my fitness journey in 2020 during the peak of Covid. With so much idle time during quarantine, I began to spend a lot of time reflecting on who I am and where I want to be. I’d never felt motivated to participate in any active extracurriculars or to choose healthier options in the kitchen. Improving my health was my next step in becoming the best version of myself. I recognized the amount of weight I’d put on and decided to see if weight loss was a possibility for me. It started with at home workouts and intermittent fasting. Within a month I started to recognize changes in my mental and physical health. Turns out, consistent healthy eating and exercise actually does work. Today, I am 50 pounds lighter, and fitness is now a part of my character.

I joined REGYMEN because of the passion and high energy that you can literally feel during the classes. The coaches motivate me to go harder and step out of my comfort zone to foster my growth. During workouts, you can catch me singing along and dancing to the coach’s playlist, slinging a heavy dumbbell up or even gasping for breath after sprinting on the treadmills. I love every second of it. As I prepare for my upcoming wedding, REGYMEN’s organized chaos continues to keep me motivated and challenged! Never forget, the beauty is in the struggle! I’m thankful that REGYMEN reminds me of that during each class!

Member Spotlight · July 2023

The Talley Family

Riley-Reed, Cullen, Sami (& Lauren, my hot mom)

If you’ve ever noticed the three people who roll in trying to find spots next to one another… well, then yep, that’s my family! My name is Riley-Reed Talley, and along with my dad Cullen, and my sister Sami, I get to experience REGYMEN all summer while I am home from Clemson University. We were all multi-sport athletes growing up and as adults, so we were looking for a solid outlet that differed from just going to a regular gym. It’s an odd spot to find yourself in when the sports stop, we were all so used to being active that when things end there’s nowhere for all of that energy to go. REGYMEN gives us that place where we all find what drives us. It’s upbeat, the community is so supportive, and most of all, it’ll make you sweat your butt off – then proceeds to make you sore for 2-3 business days!

Working out is the perfect way to better myself, but getting to share workouts with my family just makes it that much better. Laughing at silly little mistakes, helping each other on form, dancing (yep, that’s me) and pushing one another to get one more rep, grab a heavier dumbbell, and keep going until the last second of every round, is truly the icing on the cake. REGYMEN is the right step in the direction of self-improvement, building confidence, a healthy mind and body, and of course, getting stronger. Since I’ve moved away for school, I don’t get the time with my family that I used to, so I truly look forward to joining REGYMEN in the summer because I get to spend that time with my sister and competitive dad, and even better, I get to go knock out a killer workout alongside them!

WE LOVE THE TALLEY FAM! Thank you being our spotlight this month!

“TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY, IT’S THE ONLY PLACE YOU HAVE TO LIVE.” – Jim Rohn

Member Spotlight · April 2023

Jeffery Birdzell

By the end COVID lockdowns I had ballooned to 270 lbs though in truth I had been overweight all of my adult life. I was so overweight I couldn’t clip my toenails or take the short walk to the mailbox without being out of breathe. I had to buy the largest pair of pants in my life because none of my other clothes fit.

All the kids are grown and I have to honest and say I wasn’t sure what my purpose was anymore. I was also letting stress beat me down and was beginning to quit life. Then this showed up on the Christmas tree in 2020…

I decided if I wanted to be around to enjoy my own children, let alone, my grandchildren, I needed to make some big changes. New city, new job, new friends, and most challenging of all, a new mindset. Welcome Finneas. At the time of this picture I had lost 30 lbs. As I was getting a grip on dieting, I also made a big effort to get plenty of sleep, start monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol, and making overall health a priority I also picked up an old goal and reapplied to graduate school. I hope to graduate in late 2025. I said goodbye to my beloved Sooners and shouted GEUAX TIGERS!!

Down 50 lbs. Up to this point, I had simply been dieting. When I made the move to Louisiana, I knew I wanted to add exercise as a regular part of my life. This picture was taken the day I signed up for REGYMEN to accept the 6 Week Challenge.

I can honestly say I hated the first 4 weeks of workouts. I had little strength nor endurance. I dreaded going in the evenings though I noticed that feeling only lasted 5 minutes into the workout as I couldn’t maintain negative thoughts AND breathe. At first I couldn’t do a single pushup and all of my strength was zapped just getting up off of the floor. Over the course of the first month, I was able to do all 10 pushups during warmups and on same days a few more. It was the small incremental gains over the course of months that kept me motivated. At the end of 50 workouts, I had lost a total of 75 lbs.

Along the way in this journey, I learned that whatever discomfort I am feeling in a given moment, whether a difficult work day or not really wanting to come to the gym and workout; the feeling is temporary. Persevering through the negative moments is the difference between making progress on my goals and just existing another day on this side of the grass. I also learned that failure along the way need only be a short-term setback and not a defining character trait. I am reminded that each morning I get another crack at getting it right. Most importantly, I am loved and appreciated. (#1 Son visiting for his 30th Birthday.)

Member Spotlight · February 2023

Michael Hue

I am a retired federal employee/US Air Force veteran with a total of 39 years of service. A little over a year ago, I found REGYMEN on a Facebook advertisement and sighed up for the 6 week challenge. From day one the staff were very friendly, energetic, and informative. My goals are to stay fit by staying active as I get older. And working out here helps me achieve my goal.

I have been working out there ever since. I saw the transformation in my body within a couple of months and also felt better and had more energy than before I started working out. The thing I love the most is the friendly atmosphere and the motivation I get from the coaches and friends I have made while working out. They are always encouraging and that motivates me.

I tore a bicep tendon last August and had surgery in November of 2022, I missed working out for 3 months. I recently started back working out with limited use of my arm. I am happy to be back in the gym and feel better and my energy levels are back up.

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