Claudia lost 100 lbs. with BODi & For Beginners Only†
By the age of 30, Claudia’s unhealthy lifestyle had caught up with her. BODi helped her turn it around.
†Results vary based on starting point and effort. Claudia is an independent BODi Partner and a cast member of For Beginners Only. Results achieved in 40 months with For Beginners Only and other BODi fitness programs combined with 2B Mindset eating plan.
†Results vary based on starting point and effort. Claudia is an independent BODi Partner and a cast member of For Beginners Only. Results achieved in 40 months with For Beginners Only and other BODi fitness programs combined with 2B Mindset eating plan.
From seizures to strength
After an epilepsy diagnosis, Claudia S. reclaimed her health one low-impact step at a time.
“For Beginners Only helped me realize that you can just take it little by little. You don’t have to do all or nothing. Baby steps add up to big results.”
—Claudia S.
BODi Subscriber, For Beginners Only Cast Member
Claudia’s story
In a quiet moment after her For Beginners Only workout, Claudia S. reflects on a journey that has been anything but ordinary. At 39, she is more than just a mother of two beautiful daughters—she is an epilepsy warrior who has transformed her health and lost 100 lbs. with BODi, one low-impact workout at a time.
The wake-up call
Growing up, Claudia was not someone who thought much about her health. “I didn’t take care of myself when I was younger,” she admits. By the age of 30, her lifestyle, she says, caught up with her. “I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.” ‡
But nothing could have prepared her for the epilepsy diagnosis that would become a catalyst for profound change.
‡Always consult your physician about your unique medical needs before starting any fitness program or nutritional product.
Discovering her truth
"I had no idea that I had been living with this condition my whole life," Claudia shares. The revelation came with a challenging journey—a brain surgery that removed 5 inches of her temporal lobe.
A year later, sitting in her neurosurgeon’s office, she decided it was time for a lifestyle change. She had been seizure-free since her surgery and felt like she had a second chance at life.
At five-foot-five, Claudia weighed 262 lbs. and was considered severely obese. “I was at my heaviest, and I had no energy,” she remembers.
Overcoming intimidation with BODi
For Claudia, starting a fitness program felt scary. “I was intimidated because I wasn’t used to working out,” she says. Plus, back problems that followed her from an early age made her eager to find a low-impact exercise solution.
That’s when she began working out with BODi. “[The workouts] were just what I needed during that time of healing,” she says.
Eating to feel good
Claudia began following the 2B Mindset eating plan—not only to lose weight, but to learn healthier eating habits. With her diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, she knew her diet was a vital piece to taking care of her health.
“I’ve learned that’s it all about balance. Eating food to fuel my body and feel great after,” says Claudia, who now loves to fill her plate with grilled kebabs and roasted vegetables.
Nutrition superfood shake Shakeology became her daily staple, helping Claudia fill in nutrient gaps and feel her best.
Her new lifestyle had made her feel so good, in fact, that she believed her epilepsy was behind her for good. After going off medication, hoping she was "cured," Claudia experienced a breakthrough seizure that shattered her assumptions. "There is no cure for epilepsy," she now understands. "I will always have to take medicine to control the seizures."
Small steps, big results
It was during this vulnerable time that Claudia discovered For Beginners Only, a fitness Super Block led by trainer Lacee Green.
For Beginners Only gave Claudia a way to ease back into exercising, with just five 30-minute low-impact cardio, strength, core, and mobility workouts a week.
But what truly drew her to the program was Lacee. (She even started working out with Lacee privately in her Los Angeles gym.) "I liked that Lacee was a curvy girl trainer," Claudia recalls. "It gave me a boost of confidence. It made me feel like I could do this."
And do this, she did. In just over three years, Claudia lost 100 pounds—and has continued to keep it off. “[Lacee] helped me realize that you can just take it little by little. You don’t have to do all or nothing. Baby steps add up to big results.”
Losing weight—and her insecurities
Claudia’s transformation has been about far more than just physical weight loss.
When I started working with Lacee, I would always wear long sleeves,” says Claudia. “I didn’t feel confident with the way I looked, even though I was losing weight. But Lacee said, ‘Love yourself right where you are as you work on who you are becoming.’”
It was a life-changing affirmation that helped Claudia drop her judgments as well.
A new way of life
The For Beginners Only program has become more than just a workout routine—it became a way of coping with life. "It equips me with the strength I need to get through each day," Claudia explains. "When you're living with epilepsy, everything is unpredictable. But when I'm working out in my living room, I feel the strongest. That’s why I keep going."
Today, Claudia no longer focuses on her limitations but celebrates her capabilities. The workouts that once seemed intimidating now feel like a celebration of her strength.
"For Beginners Only is an amazing program that is for everybody and every body," she says with conviction. “Lacee will help you find a love for fitness, no matter what your fitness level. It's a place for you to find joy."
Claudia's journey proves that with the right support, mindset, and gentle persistence, incredible change is not just possible—it's inevitable.
"We can do this," she says. And after hearing her story, it's impossible not to believe her.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
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