Why did you decide to start the challenge? 

My journey with CMF started in July of 2020. I was scared, anxious, depressed, self-conscious, and physically I was extremely unhappy with how I looked and felt. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was determined to not quit, which had been my MO anytime I had tried a fitness fad in the past. Nine months later, I am so proud to be here calling myself a Mafiosa, working out six days a week, hosting classes for one of Maria’s CMF programs, having made some of the best friendships of my life to include Maria herself, and feeling the most confident, strong and sexy woman I am today. 

What was your biggest obstacle in completing the challenge and how did you overcome it? 

CMF is truly a life changing journey, but’s it’s so much more than a physical one The most attractive aspect of CMF for me has been the community Maria has built within the program and the support you receive from it. For me, this community is a sisterhood of women who empower each other, celebrate one another, and lift each other up when we need a boost, a workout partner, a shoulder to cry on, or just a quick vent or laugh. You can’t compare any program to CMF, nor can you compare any trainer to Maria. Maria has a heart of gold with the mouth of a sailor, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. She teaches the Mafiosas about self-love and empowerment. She’s a no-nonsense woman, and she will protect her Mafiosas as if they were her own children. She reminds you that you can reach any goal you set your mind to, especially on those days where giving up seems like the easiest route; she reiterates that you are a boss babe, that you are worthy, and that you are a Mafiosa! Maria is not your average trainer - she is your partner, your friend, your cheerleader, and she will push and challenge you as well. 

What was the most rewarding part of the challenge? 

CMF is a judgement free zone; it allows you to be open & vulnerable. It’s commitment, dedication, discipline and you have to put in the work, but the reward of looking at yourself in the mirror challenge after challenge (or program) and loving your true self more - 110% worth it!