26 Sonic Boom Wellness Testimonials

“Over a period of 7 months I have lost more than 40 pounds. This is slowly inching me to being in a healthy weight range instead of being obese. I do have more energy than I used to, and because of this lifestyle change, I notice what I eat and am more aware of what’s in my food. I also feel more confidence in my appearance.”

"In the summer of 2012, I was 34 years old and weighed 530 pounds – I wore an XXXXXL size shirt, and was constantly in and out of the hospital. Plagued with chronic weight-related health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, my doctor told me I wouldn’t survive past 40 years old 40 years just wasn’t enough for me, so I decided to make a change. Fueled by a missed opportunity to go on a camping trip, I made a deal with my friend Gary. If I could lose enough weight (and improve my overall health) by the following year, we would go on the trip again – and this time I would be able to make it! Each afternoon, Gary and I (and other coworkers) went for a walk – and each week I weighed myself to monitor my progress. At first, I didn’t even want to wear an activity tracker because I didn’t want everyone to see how little I could do. A few months later, my newfound energy and motivation allowed me to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime camping trip with Gary. After the trip, I continued this newly active lifestyle and have now lost over 200 pounds. I love wearing my tracker to keep track of my daily activity, and I continue to walk the Spansion trail every day. In addition to losing the weight, I have reduced my daily medications from 8 to 2! I now wear an XXL-sized shirt, and have all but eliminated my diabetes."

“Sonic Boom is definitely a great motivator to stay active every day. About the same time that our company started using Sonic Boom, I also joined a free peer-led workout group in our area. Over the past 2 years I’ve learned about and completed so many things I’d never think of doing! Being a part of a 12-man relay team that runs over 200 miles from Virginia to Asheville, NC, moving on to a 6-man relay team that runs over 200 miles through South Carolina, multiple obstacle course (mud) races, half marathons, trail races, and more. This year I will be running my first full marathon in March. Along with that race, I’m also registered to run two other marathons this year, one of them being the Chicago Marathon! The biggest goal of the year, however, is running the actual year. Yes, I plan to run 2,018 miles this year. I’ve run a 1,000 miles in one year, and that seemed big then so this year’s goal is massive! It has taken (and will take) time and commitment!”

"Since starting in Oct. 2011, I have lost 15 pounds and I’m at the goal weight I should be. Prior to Sonic Boom I had lost 55 pounds – this is just what I needed to take off those last 15 pounds and get to where I need to be."

"I have lost 63 pounds since January 2012. I love to do pushups and squats, I have more energy to play with my kids, and I’ve learned that careful choice of food is extremely important!"

"Being active and taking care of myself (physically and emotionally), I feel more energetic, peaceful, and positively optimistic. I’m able to do so much more with my life with and for others. As I recently mentioned to someone who didn’t recognize me in my new state of being, this is not a “diet,” as that implies something temporary this is a new way of life! I’ve lost 48 pounds, 6 dress sizes, and one shoe size since starting Sonic Boom."

"My favorite part of the Sonic boom program is that it keeps me accountable to myself every single day. My favorite challenge is the steps leaderboard. I love competing on the board with co-workers. The higher I see the numbers go up on my Sonic Boom page for my steps, the more I want to exercise. It’s a constant motivator. In October of last year, I finally reached the number one position on my company’s leaderboard. I was able to beat the one person who is usually number one every month. It was friendly competition, of course, but it felt great to set a goal and actually make it happen through determination and the will to see the goal ahead of time. Even without the competition, Sonic Boom allows me to set personal goals and reach them. My lifestyle has changed completely. It was a complete change for me when I started to get serious about weight loss and exercising back in February of 2012. I was offered a Sonic Boom tracker at work when I started at the company. I decided to commit to exercise on a daily basis as well as eating a proper and healthy diet. I began slowly, and I started to see positive results within 2-3 weeks. I began to have more energy, and the weight loss that I was seeing started to give me a major boost of confidence. I increased my exercise from 30-60 minutes of walking a day to eventually being able to walk up to 40,000 steps a day. Morning, afternoon, and evening was my time to challenge myself and get better and better by going further with my walking. I no longer feel sluggish and tired all the time, and I committed to making change in all areas. I now get the proper amount of sleep which is extremely important. Feeling better about myself has given me a new look on things. Anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Reaching goals every day is the proof."

"I love to participate in a variety of contests to keep myself motivated and socially engaged! I have lost 38 pounds in 11 months with Sonic Boom. I am no longer on diabetes medication and my cholesterol is under control!"

"The Sonic Boom team has taken our ideas for a holistic wellness program and created a comprehensive and engaging experience. Not only has employee-wellness participation increased compared to our previous vendor, but I also receive frequent positive feedback about the program. The Challenge-of-the-Day is particularly popular. The Sonic Boom team is consistently accommodating and responsive when it comes to everything – from creating communications materials, to reporting, to brainstorming ways to engage participants in their wellness, and most importantly, providing Sonic Support."

"Sonic Boom Wellness is brilliant. Their team and product is top of the line in every way – they are light-speed responsive, they anticipate our needs before we even know them, they are insanely professional and employ a team of smart-creatives and, their product is so customizable it’s truly unparalleled (while also being grounded in best practices/science). Senior Resource Group couldn’t be happier with our partnership with Sonic Boom and we know our 4,500 employees would agree!"

“Of course the walking challenges. The Holiday Hustle really kept me motivated during the holidays! I was able to lose nearly 12lbs during the 30 day challenge.”

“Use all the tools available and don’t get discouraged. Take it a day at a time and stick to a plan that includes a good nutrition strategy, exercise and mindfulness.”

“Sometimes it’s not a matter of whether or not you can do it. It’s a matter of finding the motivation to start. For me, I needed to speak it into existence, and find the accountability to keep moving forward. The Health Coaching was just what I needed!”

“The sporadic change might be hard in the beginning, but I suggest you stick it out the whole way through. It gets easier and you will definitely see the results.”