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Get to know members of the First in family

Army veteran, husband, father, First In Family: John Hosegood

Whatever level of discipline you THINK this takes I’ll just about guarantee you that you’ve built it up in your mind as being WAY harder than it actually is. It’s not that it doesn’t require ANY discipline but it’s all been much easier than I ever imagined.”

Army Spouse, Mother, Teacher, First In Family: Amy Saunders

First In means family to me. It represents me taking my life back. It means I love myself enough to take care of myself and put myself as a priority. If I want to be good to others, I have to start by being good to myself.”

Deputy Sheriff, Father, First In Family: Eric Hillard

First In means accountability, self respect, discipline and dedication. Its not about the tee shirts or the cool activities that we go to. It’s about freedom... and this freedom comes from how accountable you are to your plan, which in turn leads to you learning self-respect and forging discipline from your dedication to your self.”

Husband, father, First In Family: Bart Regner

I am literally a new person in every way possible. My blood reports have improved my mood has improved, my workouts... literally everything is better. Week after week truly loving the process!”

Firefighter Spouse, Mother, Business Owner, First In Family: Erin Rains

It may seem scary or overwhelming to try something new like this but if you put the effort in the results will come. I promise. Don’t stop. Don’t let other people talk you out of it. There is no quick fix, diets don’t work long term. This is long term. I’m three + years in with no end in sight.”

Police Officer, husband, father, First In Family: Trevor Bertram

I think the most important change is mental. I no longer think of food as a comfort object or no longer snack just to pass time. I still eat your typical "comfort" food, but it's no longer as a reward for going to the gym or being "good" on my diet. I finally view food as what it is, my body's fuel. I still enjoy fun foods and treats with my daughters and family, but I now know how to eat like an adult to balance this out.”

Firefighter, husband, father, First In Family: Lester Packard Jr.

Stop selling yourself short and quit wasting time. Get a coach. Someone who will work with you and help you find a plan that fits your life. If you're looking for a FAMILY to help and support you along the way, come join the First In Family...”

Radiologic Technologist, First In Family: Melissa Kent

I now have a healthier relationship with food. I don't feel guilty for eating a cookie or eating too many carbs. In fact, I have learned my body likes carbs! I don't worry that I ate the wrong thing because I now know what works for my body.”

Police Officer, husband, father, First In Family: Matthew G.

Physically I see the changes and so do my family, friends, and co-workers. Mentally I feel more confident at work and better in the clothes I wear on a daily basis. I am just more confident in everything I do.”

Military spouse, mother, First In Family: Jamie Holaday

Being First In means putting your goals for yourself first--before other people's expectations, before excuses, before laziness, and before convenience. When I look in the mirror and see my results, when I pick up something that used to feel a lot heavier, when I run further than I have in years, that's how I'm First In. I'm getting better, every day.”

Firefighter, business owner, father, First In Family: Nick Rains

Being able to control my food means I can put my focus on positive change in other areas. I feel like having control over my food/nutrition gives me freedom to work on other areas I would like to improve.”

Military spouse, mother, First In Family: Kimberly Leightner

Mentally, I am in a whole new head space. I no longer hide away at the trampoline park, beach, park, or anywhere else the kids want to be. I am right in there with them getting crazy and having fun. Being part of their memories instead of just documenting them from afar has made my entire family closer and happier. I even feel more confident in front of my husband.”

Firefighter, father, First In Family: Joseph Blackwelder

The only thing I didn't expect was the legitimate problem of having to buy new clothes. I had never been smaller than a 34 since high school. When I reached 32, not only did nothing fit me, it was very difficult to fake it till I had a chance to buy new clothes. I was swimming in my work pants. I was totally not expecting the change to happen so quick.”

Firefighter spouse, mother, attorney, First In Family: Rachael Packard

There will be a point that you hit, where enough is enough, you are tired of how you look/feel/act. For me, it was four months after having a baby. For my Husband, it was four years of watching his best friend transform. Everyone has that point and when you hit it you owe it to yourself and to your family to do something about it.”

Fashion designer/Developer, father, First In Family: John Freedman

Don’t wait... there is never a good time to start. If you wait till after the holidays, then there will be your anniversary, St Patty’s parade, then your birthday, oh wait lets start after that vacation, oh but then there is July 4th blowout, don’t forget the reunion, oh and Octoberfest, lets start after Thanksgiving… oh snap, back to the Holidays again… You will need to be able to navigate and learn how to handle all these situations if you want to be successful. Just jump in!”

Chiropractor, husband, father, First In Family: Jay Villani

I changed in almost every aspect you can imagine. Mentally things started to clear up and make more sense in every aspect of my life. Physically I felt much better and people could see the dramatic transformation that was taking place.”

Teacher, First In Family: Jillian Finkbeiner

My journey with Coach Anne and the First In Family has been life changing. I changed I how I looked at food. Food can either help me or hurt me. I don't have a relationship with it, but instead I have an empowered mindset of how my choices will effect my overall health in the long run.”

Firefighter, husband, father, First In Family: Jedediah Gregory

Being First In to me means being part of an enlightened group of people who have unlocked a secret formula to success. I know there isn’t really a secret, but having a coach that gives you goals and a group of people that encourage and assist you towards reaching those goals feels like a secret formula.”

Production designer, wife, First In Family: Katie Grantier

Investing in yourself is such an easy thing to put off, I did it for many years and sometimes I still struggle with it. Life gets messy and in the way and we can’t always control that. I took a chance on my outlook on life and myself turned around, and that feeling is addicting. To be truthful, you could put it off and put it off, but someday you will get sick and tired of being sick and tired. FIN will be there for you when you’re ready. ”

Air Force veteran, Firefighter, husband, father, First In Family: Ian Osborne

Being First In to me means living longer for my family and being able to head into retirement feeling confident that I invested for the long haul, like a pension or a 401k. I’m not going to hit retirement with nothing left to enjoy. Every day I am better for myself and my family and my coworkers than I was the day before.”

Wife, Mother, Grandma, First In Family: Monica Lillibridge

I believe you have to really want something for it to stick. I want to look a certain way and feel a certain way and nutrition is the answer, for sure. That's why I chose First In. I could see that FIN wasn't just another lose weight in 12 weeks kind of plan. It was about leading a healthy life in every aspect. ”

Father, Business Owner, First In Family: Jason Sims

What I didn’t see coming… The change in myself has caused a change in everyone around me.. Every relationship I have has become storybook awesomeness because of my WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE ONCE AND FOR ALL!”

Wife, Mother, Teacher, First In Family: Danielle Frisby

I am mentally and physically stronger than I have ever been. I understand now, that when life hits you in the face, you do not just throw in the towel and give in to food or drinking.”

Husband, Business Owner, Coach, Diet Coke Lover, First In Family: Tom SanGiacomo

For me First In simply means Re-Birth, Reincarnation, turning back the hands of time so quickly to reverse decades of doing damage. It means a 2nd Chance!”

Firefighter Spouse, Mother, First In Family: Murphy Payeur

Being First In is so much more than just losing weight or working out. It’s knowing you’re never alone, no matter what life throws at you.”

Firefighter, husband, father, First In Family: Greg Payeur

The Fam provides a community of amazing, like-minded individuals who have gone through the same things and are more than happy to help share their tips, tricks or maybe give you the encouragement you need to get through the day.”

Firefighter, Mother, LEO Spouse, First In Family: Kori Kelly

Being First In reminds me that I am part of something bigger than myself, by putting myself first."

Husband, father, First In Family: John Congemi

Well, technically, I was the FIRST to put First In permanently into my body. I celebrated my first 100lbs of weight loss with a tattoo of the FIN logo on my shoulder!”

MIlitary Spouse, Mother, First In Family: Mollie Mosser

First In is full of some of the most supporting individuals I have ever known. Don’t hesitate. Jump in with both feet. Your only regret will be not joining our amazing family sooner!"

Husband, father, First In Family: Thomas I.

There is never a good time to start. Something else will always be a priority, money will always be a concern. Make time for what you really want and execute.”