“As Co-founder and Managing Director of Trainerize, maintaining a company culture of health, wellness, and accountability is a huge priority! While we have had programs that have helped our employees that worked in the office, we also have employees working remotely across the globe! So, we needed to find one solution: a wellness program that could be delivered to everyone, anywhere in the world!

Our solution: TriCore Wellness! TriCore designed and delivered a completely customized corporate wellness program that not only met the goals of what my leadership team was looking for, but also what the employees wanted!

We have seen improved health outcomes, higher engagement in activities, and we are even using the program as an added employee benefit to help recruit high quality candidates.

TriCore is hands down an industry leader in the corporate wellness field and has consistently proven time and time again that they can deliver! I highly recommend TriCore Wellness for your corporate wellness and employees’ benefits needs!”

“Working at a fitness company was really hard for my mindset.  I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life.  When I worked with you back in 2021, I successfully lost weight and learned some great tools.  However, I didn’t commit my mind, body, and soul and therefore gave up.  I ended up gaining the weight back that I had lost plus another 30 lbs.  I’m 5’ 8 and was at my heaviest in July 2022, at 320.  I couldn’t do normal things without difficulty, had trouble walking long distances, fitting in stadium seats and was just plain miserable. I hit rock bottom and was only 45 years old.  I spoke to my doctor and explored bariatric surgery.  Unfortunately, our health insurance didn’t include bariatric surgery, so I explored lots of options and did a ton of research.  I took the leap and made the choice to do this for me.  Not for anyone else but me.

On October 20, 2022, I got on a plane from Tampa, FL to San Diego, CA.  I was greeted by staff from Elias Ortiz and Company and they took me and a few others across the border into Tijuana, Mexico.  I had my surgery and spent five days in a nice hotel with nurses nearby checking me every step of the way.  I weighed in at 305 the day of surgery.

I used the tools I had learned and tracked everything I ate.  I really learned to look at labels when I working with you.  Also, to eat whole food.  I prioritized my protein and water intake.  I moved….I walked a little every day and then a little further.  I consistently track my food and have every day since surgery.  I weigh every Friday morning and took measurements once a month.

I will be 7 months post op on 5/21/23.  I’ve lost 93 lbs (14 before surgery and 79 after surgery).  I’ve also lost 45 inches!  That’s 17% lost.  I still have another 30-40 lbs to hit my personal goal weight.  But I’m not letting that deter me because this is a life change.  I may have had 80% of my stomach removed, but they didn’t sew my mouth shut!  I still have to make good choices and move!

It hasn’t been an easy journey, but I am grateful that I haven’t had any complications.  I am losing hair but that’s ok, I have a ton of it!  I still have a margarita on Friday night (but 12 oz not 32 oz) and only have one!  I still eat chips and salsa but only 7.  It’s all about moderation and not depriving myself.  I enjoy my few bites and know when to stop and be satisfied.

I know a lot of people are not successful after weight loss surgery.  For me, it isn’t about the scale anymore.  I have changed my mindset and feel healthier and happy.  I want other people to know the fitness industry isn’t just about going to the gym.  It’s making your physical and mental health a priority.  I believe everything I have done over the last few years has prepared me for this journey.  I appreciate all of the support I have received from so many people in our industry.  I have never felt judged or that I took the “easy way out”.

Thank you for your continued support. Now it’s time to get stronger and build some muscle back!”

– Laurie Kemp, Partner Integration Manager, ABC Ignite