Here is what RAYMOND ABLACK AKA SAV BHANDARI is saying about month one and his workouts at Extreme Fitness with Celebrity Trainer Stephanie Joanne
“I’m a few weeks underway on this new ‘gym commitment tip’ I’m on. I don’t think I would’ve stayed the course this long if not for the peer pressure, tough love, encouragement and friendship I’ve made with my personal trainer, Stephanie – call it any single word you like, but it’s more like a combination of professionalism and friendship on her part to help me achieve my goals. It’s definitely helped also that my gym going partner, Dalmar and I have forged a stronger friendship, struggling and competing alongside each other. The routine, initially, proved almost impossible logistically to schedule for, and that’s after the insane goals and tasks that were being set for me; to choke down more food than I ever have, to commit to sweating everyday – simple things, really, that I’d wanted to do for myself anyways, but being forced allows for that action to actually take place, instead of making excuses for myself and staying comfortable.
I’ve found now, after a few consistent weeks, that I feel stronger and healthier, and as unnerving as it reads, as though I’m addicted to the pain of the workout and the soreness that comes afterwards. I’m more disappointed than anything if I can still walk days after a good lower body workout or put on my coat with ease after some back exercises. I fiend to push myself harder each time. I’m noticing results I’ve had difficulty achieving on my own, like gaining weight; I’ve been stuck at 145lbs for a very long time, but after a few weeks with Steph, I’m currently sitting ten pounds heavier at 155lbs. I’m pushing heavier weights than, I think, I ever have and as a competitive hockey goaltender, my performance on a nightly basis feels improved to me, but it’s definitely noticeable on the scoresheet.
The latest challenge Steph has me under is her 5for15 detox, whereby I’m giving up sugar, gluten, alcohol, processed 
anything and artificial sweeteners. Aside from feeling really disturbed by my seemingly innate need for sugar and how it almost changes my personality, I’m pretty happy with the challenge and how I’m feeling since ‘cutting the fat’, no pun intended -unless you get it?”
