11/02/2026
Client spotlight! Courtney Mehochko has been training since May 2026. She has lost approximately 3% body fat. She can bench press 100 pounds, leg press 330 pounds, perform 21 sit ups in a minute, and row 500m in 2:55. We’re very proud of you Courtney and so happy for you!
We asked her some questions, and here are her responses.
1. Losing weight for me has been a multi year process. It is something I have struggled with for literal decades. The most recent turning point for me was that I had turned 50 and as someone who buried a parent when they were 52 I knew I needed to do what I could to improve my health. I was finally in a place where I felt like I could designate both the time and money necessary to join a gym so I did and I am very glad that I did, it has made a big difference.
2. The hardest obstacle for me has been prioritizing the time and energy to go to the gym on my days off. If I am going to be honest I am a physically lazy person by nature- I would much rather sit on my couch and read a book instead of doing almost anything else.
3. Two things have helped me overcome my biggest obstacle- first I know that this is good for me- and I am worth investing in myself. Second- I paid for the gym membership (and the training sessions) and I can not stand wasting money… so I need to take advantage of the investment and reap the benefits.
4. Currently a week workout for me is 2 days working with Dustin Armor Fitness and I try really hard to get up there at least one other day. I have a goal of going up there 2 additional days per week but if I make it at least 3 days a week I consider it a success. I work 12+ hour shifts so going on work days is simply not possible for me.
5. I honestly probably need to focus on eating healthy more than I currently do but in general I try to make sure I am getting a quality protein item as my main source and I make substitutions when possible to decrease overall calorie content.
6. Hardest part for me was realizing that the scale is not the source of all health information… weight alone is not what defines how I am doing. This took some time to accept (years if I’m honest) but I am finally realizing the truth of that fact.
7. Obtaining a personal trainer has been incredibly helpful. I have learned more about my physical capabilities and ways to improve those capabilities than I had previously ever considered- it has honestly changed my focus. (I need to take advantage of his nutritionist knowledge- that is my next challenge) I would want others to know that you don’t have to know anything at all about working out or the equipment to get started- Dustin and Armor Fitness will help you from where ever you are in your journey.
8. I am most proud of the non-scale victories I have been able to experience. They mean so much more than the number on the scale.
Courtney Mehochko
