Zineb's story

My name is Zineb, I’m 27 years old, and I work in a digital marketing agency. My field is social media. If you’re ever on Instagram scrolling and you see a sponsored post, I’m the one who put it there.

I’m extremely sedentary because I sit in front of a screen all day. I hadn’t taken the time to pay attention to what I was eating, I wasn’t doing sports anymore, and so I gained a lot of weight.

Nothing was going well in my life. When you’re not doing well mentally, you want to take care of your body. But since you’re not taking care of your body, you feel bad in your body, which adds to your mental and psychological load. It was a vicious cycle that wouldn’t stop.

I started at Studio Fit U in August. My goal was to lose weight and gain muscle. I lost 15 kg and also gained a lot of muscle.

All my clothes from when I was slim fit me again. I’ve lost three or four jeans sizes. I have much more confidence in myself and feel much better in my body. Before, I felt like I had to fade away when I was overweight, like I was taking up too much space. Now, I feel like I belong.

Even at work, people say I assert myself better in meetings, I have more confidence, and it shows. I’ve also regained a social life. I go out more because I feel good in my clothes and feel beautiful.

The follow-up is very motivating. I loved having a fixed appointment, someone waiting for you, no matter what. Whether you’ve just returned from a trip or anything else, if your appointment is at 7 AM, you come at 7 AM. The atmosphere at the gym is incredible.

When I started, I never felt judged. Everyone is happy to see you, everyone encourages you, everyone pushes you. When you don’t come, you miss that energy.

Since August, I’ve lost 15 kg and gained muscle. I’ve lost three or four jeans sizes.

In general, it allowed me to take control of my life globally: on a personal, family, and social level. I’ve regained confidence and want to meet people. Even my relationship with my mother has improved.

The energy in the gym is super positive. When you come, everyone encourages you, and that motivates you to keep going.

Yes, because the support and energy you find here are incredible. It helped me take control of my life.