Transforming Brides, Transforming Lives YOU’VE SEEN THE PHRASE “Sweating for Reagan pictured with her husband Jeff before the Wedding” emblazoned across workout tees beginning her training and meal program with Ingrid. or heard your friends and family proclaiming, “I can’t, I’m on a wedding diet.” For some brides and grooms, getting in shape for the big day is just as important as choosing the flowers and the reception venue. But for Ingrid Rinck, the owner of FITCAMP and Sensible Portions meals, it’s not just about that one day, it’s about transforming a lifestyle. “I first started coming to Ingrid in 2011, right after I got engaged. I knew my wedding photos would be forever and I wanted to be happy with the way I looked,” says Reagan Charleston, a designer, law student, and the woman behind the Reagan Charleston line of fine jewelry and handbags. “I have trained with many personal trainers over the years, but with Ingrid it was different—I wanted to workout with her and see her. I started doing the meals as soon as she began offering them and the weight just fell off. Ingrid makes it so loss. Each week the meals are different, but much more personal. She knows what she’s you will receive three meals per day for five doing and comes from a place of understanddays. The kicker—it’s only $80 per week. That’s ing because she’s been there.” probably less than the money you would spend Ingrid, herself, has lost over 120 pounds in buying all of the food at the grocery. eight months by embracing her own philoso“It’s not about the way you look, it’s about phy and utilizing her Sensible Portions meal the way you feel,” explains Reagan. “Ingrid has program. One major hurdle women face when changed my perception on health and fitness; trying to lose weight is watching what they’re I have never looked back. At this point, I use eating and making time to prepare meals. Sensible Portions because it is convenient and “You have to take in fewer calodelicious, not to mention it’s ries than you are burning in helped to maintain my ideal order to lose weight. It’s that weight even after my wedding simple,” Ingrid explains, “A day has come and gone.” calorie restricted program for FITCAMP Training Studio weight loss allows the body is located at 105 Campbell to burn calories from your fat Avenue, Suite 3 in Mandeville storage. But it is often difficult with Metairie, Baton Rouge and to prepare meals for the week Covington locations opening soon. when you don’t know what to To sign up for Sensible Portions cook or you don’t have time to meals or for more information, do it.” text “I’m Ready” to Ingrid’s cell, Sensible Portions meals are 985-290-9757 or visit them all portioned at 1000 calories on facebook at facebook.com/ (or 1300 calories for men), the FitCampBodies. ideal calorie count for weight Sensible Portions owner Ingrid Rinck.
Photos by Mark Eric
WRITTEN BY ANNA LEDONNE
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