Jessica Poulin

When I started at Sudor Taino in 2012 it was prior to the biggest day of my life, my wedding. Like all brides, I wanted to look good for pictures. This dose of vanity is what drove me to the studio, but it is the energy and motivation that I received when I first walked through the door that has kept me there. One month before my wedding I participated in the personal body challenge thinking I could lose that pesky five pounds that everyone wants to lose and I ended up losing 13 pounds and more inches than I ever thought I could! Shortly after my wedding I was blessed to find out that we were expecting our first child. My journey through pregnancy was incredible, but with that journey came 40 pounds. I shed the first 20 pounds shortly after having my daughter, but the last 20 were not coming off without a little help! I decided to take what I had learned in the previous challenge and apply those eating and fitness habits to my daily lifestyle and I am proud to say that in three months of participating in my own personal challenge I have lost the 20 pounds and feel better than I ever have. Joining Sudor Taino is not just about working out, it is about embracing a way of life. The Sudor Taino team is committed to each of our journeys and reminds us all that to experience positive change you must look from within.

Maribel Santana

My overall experience both with the challenge and studio time has been remarkable. Words can’t capture my gratitude for the support and second chance at life! Today I understand my own power and have an abundance of knowledge regarding clean eating and staying healthy, thanks to the challenges. I have formed great relationships with women that are strong as me! Hungry for fitness, thirsty for health! I vividly recall being at the studio about a month ago and having an amazing workout. At some point my soul cried, I felt the emotions brewing within my spirit, it didn’t come from fear however, it was a silent cry of Triumph!!! I had won! I was no longer going to be defeated by myself, I had changed in that moment. Every instructor, the nutritionist, and members have impacted my Journey and carried me when I couldn’t carry myself. With Love

Sheila Coleman

I have completed two consecutive Challenges and, as you can see, the results are apparent. When I began the first 6 week Challenge I believed that I had “ok” definition and that my workout would be the focal point. Well, 2 weeks in I realized that my relationship with food was a key factor and equally, if not more, important than all of the hard work I put in at the studio. These Challenges have helped me to change my eating habits and patterns. I have always been a compulsive overeater, but I can honestly say that I have learned to eat to live. Something I never thought possible! I remained in the personal Challenge because I wanted to continue to be accountable for a little while longer and to contribute my experiences and support to the next set of Challengers. I am most grateful for the knowledgeable feedback and support from Karla and Kate, their tough love and motivation help make these Challenges so effective. The support from other Challengers is more inspiring than anything I’ve ever experienced.~peace

Julia Chacon

I started Sudor Taino about two years ago. Within those two years I‘ve participated in several challenges to help with my weight loss and self-esteem. I have worked hard to make these pounds shed off, but I couldn’t have done it without the help of our amazing leaders Karla Medina, Nutritionist – Kate Mitchell and our amazing instructors at the studio. I have learned so much from each one of them through this amazing journey – from eating healthy and clean, to knowing how many times to eat a day and performing different workouts throughout the week. It takes a lot of discipline and willpower, but you can do anything you put your mind to. I am happy to share with you all that I am just 3 pounds from reaching my ultimate goal as I have had many small ones along the way. I also want to mention that Karla Medina you are a God sent spiritual person that has taught me so much. I am so glad that God chose you to cross my path. Words can’t even express the way I feel about this time and place in my life. The support group is amazing!!! Look good feel good!

Melissa Perez

Before I joined Sudor Taino, I was down and out because of my weight; I lost myself but worst of all my inner beauty was destroyed! I was at the lowest point in my life, I had almost given up and was considering surgery. However, Karla asked me to give her 30 days and if in those 30 days I didn’t see any results then I should consider it. I joined Sudor Taino August of 2012 and here I am, 3 years later and thiner than I was in my 30’s and 6 sizes smaller! The classes are intense, inspiring and invigorating! Whether you do 30 minutes or the full 2 hours of the assortment of classes, trust and believe you will feel it!! When I first began working out I couldn’t even hold a plank for more than 15 seconds! I couldn’t even do a push-up! Today is a different story! The motivation these women share with all of us is incredible! I have seen my gradual transformation on the outside but most importantly, I’m in love with the transformation from within! I joined my first challenge in 2013 in which I gained the knowledge of combined healthy eating habits and proper exercise you fuel the body and make many transformations. I recently joined my 2nd challenge on November 28th because I knew that it would jumpstart the motivation I had lost during a trying time this past summer. I joined the LBD challenge and in 30 days I lost 15lbs and 10.5 inches. Once again I just needed this challenge as a reminder that this is a lifestyle change not just a quick fix! Sudor Taino isn’t your typical workout studio. It’s a phenomenal place; a place where women support and empower each other. Sudor Taino is a Sisterhood like no other! All I can say to those that haven’t worked out with us, is come try a class for yourself! I promise you, it will change you!

Melanie Cruz

Sudor Taino Group Fitness changed my life…l’ve always enjoyed working out. I join a couple gyms, did classes, took up running, I even joined a summer bootcamp at one time. A few years ago I joined Karla’s fitness studio Sudor Taino thanks to Melissa Perez for encouraging me to try it after hearing such great things and seeing personally how it impacted her life. So I decided to joined when I felt mentally ready. It was one of the toughest challenge I had ever put my body through. My body started to changed but the scale and my clothe size stayed the same. This and Karla made me realize that I had an unhealthy attitude toward food. I wanted to break out of this and see results so in April of 2015 I joined my 1st Little Black Dress Challenge. I then came to realized that my biggest challenge wasn’t exercising or pushing my body to do things that where out of the regular but changing my eating habits by eating clean. It was very had at times and even frustrating making me want to give up but I had a great support system and to my surprise the weight just started coming off from 3 to even 7 pounds a week. I even won the challenge. I did it for two months. I could not believe that the key to me losing weight was by just changing the way I ate while incorporating excercise. I was enjoying a different body and more healthier me but went right back to my old eating habits and barely exercised making all the weight come right back on. I joined the LBD Support Group in the beginning of September (currently on my third month) with a clean slate, positive attitude and ready to commit. I opened my pallet to new foods, designed my own home workouts to do in addition to attending the studio while doing assigned challenges at times. I stayed focused and consistent. This time around I became more involved with the process really understanding and respecting the time, thought and energy that K&K along with the instructors put into this program to help me and everyone who needs it. Consistency is key. You have to want it, do it, feel it and own it…and that’s exactly what I did ❤ Thank you…Karla for inspiring me to find my strength & love myself from the inside out…you just get me TQM. Kate Nutritionist for your guidance and support. Rachael Mischke for being my support system and never letting me quit. Carli Kilcomons Sarah Mangiafico Kim Farrell and all my beautiful Vibe Tribe Sisters you are all amazing beyond words.