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Anne , motivated by the team and her husband , increased her bone density by 3.9 % while getting stronger with The Smart Fit Method
Anne , a member of The Smart Fit Method in Costa Mesa , has prioritized her well-being by establishing a new fitness routine with us . Since June 2022 , her remarkable achievements include increasing her bone density by 3.9 %, reducing her fat mass by 1.54 %, and gaining 3.7 % lean muscle mass . Obstacles like osteoporosis and knee pain have been overcome , and she has unlocked an athletic lifestyle as a result . Through dedication , support , and consistency , Anne now enjoys skiing and playing pickleball with peers and family at the age of 63 .
Beginning a new fitness routine
Initially motivated to come in by her husband ’ s encouragement , Anne stayed because of the continuous results , atmosphere , and support . An increase in her overall healthspan ( the period of her life where she feels good ) has been her biggest overall result . The atmosphere that keeps her coming back includes an intimate studio and efficient no-wait 20-minute workouts . Support has come from her husband as well as from the trainers , espe-
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Anne using the Smart Strength
cially Kirra , who is with her when she does some of her best work , and David and Kammie , who provide the personal touch she needs to guide her through challenging yet rewarding sessions . She notes that , “ their motivation keeps me striving to do better and better !
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Bone density increases
Anne and her husband celebrated a significant 3.9 % increase in bone density after a Dexa Scan in April 2023 . This achievement , within a year of using The Smart Fit Method , astonished her : “ Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get scores like that .”
Welcoming new experiences
While gaining bone , she has also lost fat and increased her muscle mass . These facts have led Anne to bid farewell to back pain and most of her physical limitations . Hours of pickleball with peers amidst friendly banter have become her new normal .
“ I never thought I ’ d be back doing a court sport . I thought those days were over .”
Additionally , a ski trip for 2024 is fearlessly in the works . She can now say yes to new experiences and opportunities , knowing that the only thing holding her back is her choice or preference – not her ability .
Courage to care more
Apart from her physical accomplishments , like arms that make strangers stop in the street to inquire , Anne has also embraced more self-care .
She now focuses on diet , prioritizing protein before workouts as well as regular intake of vitamins and supplements . Quality sleep is also a must that enhances her workout performance .
Membership makes these self-care efforts easier because , as a member , she gets nutritional suggestions for every stage of her journey , and scheduling workouts is just a few clicks away in the app .
She encourages other women and mothers to prioritize themselves with a workout routine . Remember that you come first . She reminds readers that no matter how busy life is , “ you have 20 minutes .” Prioritizing yourself will make you perform better in your everyday life , and it will make you calmer and more attentive in your relationships .
Inspiring others
Anne ’ s dedication and consistent self-care have turned her into a positive role model , not just for her family and strangers on the street but also for the entire Smart Fit Method community .
She notes that although the equipment may seem intimidating , persistence and competing with yourself will allow the studio to become your new best friend .
For Anne , The Smart Fit Method “ really allowed me to get back into working out and to take care of myself , all while giving me a lot of bang for my buck .”
Anne , you inspire us all . Thank you for being a part of The Smart Fit Method community .
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Forced as she is into lowly servitude by the Baroness , the number “ Nine to Five ” is Cinderella ’ s mantra , Dunne giving it as much vocal power and conviction as Dolly Parton . Her restrained energy suits the song “ Cupid ” to a tee as Cinderella expresses her sense that she ’ ll never again find the Prince , and she turns the Billie Eilish number “ What Was I Made For ?” into a soulful , poignant solo that avoids any bathos and comes straight from her heart .
When singing numbers like “ I Just Haven ’ t Met You Yet ,” Ortiz serves up a pleasingly mellifluous , slightly deep tenor , and he ’ s even more adept when dancing . He and Dunne are a comfortable on-stage couple , infusing the slow-tempo , beautiful “ When You Love Someone ” duet – an obligatory but definitely welcome power ballad – with powerful emotion .
With her crisp British dialect , polished façade and near-icy exterior , Fisher is one cooly sexy villainess , entertainingly ( and aptly ) doing “ When You ’ re Good to Mama ,” the comehither song from “ Chicago ,” as a spoofy parody .
Tall Sumner and the shorter Gagliardi good-naturedly oblige their campy roles as drag queens , clearly into the gaudy fun of playing gawky , hilariously homely dames . Each generates laughs , but Sumner clearly evokes the early Phyllis Diller , one of the most laughably unappealing show-biz ladies of all time .
As Buttons , Giroux is part court jester , part buffoon , part stand-up comic and full-time M . C ., interacting with us and keeping the show moving . Giroux displays no more chagrin toward the thanklessness of this task than does Buttons in his recognition that his love for Cinderella will never be requited .
As the Fairy Godmother , Jennifer Leigh Warren delivers a soaring , potent solo with “ One Moment in Time ,” and her take on “ When You Believe ” is a captivating ( however Disney-ish ) vocal turn . And with the cast clad in shimmering gold , “ All I Want for Christmas Is You ” gives the show the all-stops-out grand finale number it deserves .
The solid , sturdy ensemble ’ s five young ladies and four young gents display their versatility throughout . The number “ Dynamite ” showcases their impressive dance moves while creating visual appeal . When Ortiz ’ s Prince and Dandini ( Austin Myers ) join them , the scene becomes all the more hip and exciting .
Lythgoe touches abound , as when the “ Cell Block Tango ” lyrics “ she had it comin ’, she had it comin ’, she only had herself to blame ” are cruelly used to refer to Cinderella . The “ La Cage aux Folles ”
( From Left to Right - Front Row ) Austyn Myers , Patrick Ortiz , Jennifer Leigh Warren and Joely Fisher star in “ A Cinderella Christmas .” Photo Credit : Jason Niedle / Tethos .
anthem “ I Am What I Am ” is a smart addition , what with two focal characters being portrayed as drag queens . And the villains get their just desserts .
Generating the wintry storybook scenic design ( uncredited ) through photographs or video is an ingenious device , augmented by the stellar work of Haven Hanson , the show ’ s costume coordinator and also its hair and makeup designer .
The costumes sparkle , but the real fun is in seeing Sumner and Gagliardi in outrageously funny garb , as when Hollywood sports a Pink ’ s Hot Dogs bun as a skirt , matched by Vine ’ s In-N-Out burger on a bun . Their gala get-ups are more uproarious , with Hollywood a human Christmas Tree and Vine a shiny golden menorah , replete with a crazy , flaming headdress .
Becca Sweitzer ’ s choreography provides the visual appeal upon which shows like this so heavily rely , and musical director Andrew Street ’ s onstage piano-playing solidly girds the show ’ s cornucopia of vocal and dance numbers while bolstering its dialogue passages .
“ A Cinderella Christmas ” delivers just a handful of Christmas elements , but it ’ s true to both the spirit and the letter of the beloved fairy tale – and , lucky for us , it ’ s definitely a British panto in American clothing .
Moulton Theatre , Laguna Playhouse , 606 Laguna Canyon Drive , Laguna Beach . Through December 29 . Running time : Two hours , 20 minutes ( includes intermission ). Tickets : $ 36 to $ 71 . Ticket purchase / information : 949-497- 2787 , www . lagunaplayhouse . org .