How Elsa Lozano Reclaimed Her Health— One Step at a Time
From Hospital Shifts to Healthy Habits, This Radiographer Turned Her Life Around with APEX
When Elsa Lozano first came to APEX, she was looking for answers. As a full-time radiographer working long, stressful hours at a hospital, she was tired of hitting a wall when it came to her health. She knew she was doing her best to stay active, but she also knew something wasn’t clicking—and like many others, she suspected it came down to nutrition.
She signed up for APEX’s wellness package to get a deeper understanding of her body through DEXA Scan, RMR, and VO₂ Max testing. What she found next was something that changed the trajectory of her health—and her life: the 12-Week Nutrition Challenge.
A Realization and a New Beginning
“I figured out that it didn’t matter how much I exercised—my nutrition was always what held me back,” Elsa said.
“I’d tried macro tracking before but didn’t know if my numbers were right. I even got really sick once because they were way too low for my activity level.”
And that’s a common problem. Many people who try to “fix” their nutrition on their own end up setting their calories and macros far too low—especially when using generic calculators or fad diet apps. While it might cause short-term weight loss, it often leads to long-term damage: slowed metabolism, intense cravings, hormonal imbalances, and even illness, like what Elsa experienced.
The truth? You don’t have to go that low or lose weight that fast to make progress. In fact, sustainable fat loss happens when your body feels properly fueled, not starved. That’s what makes the APEX 12-Week Nutrition Challenge different.
With expert guidance from Jennie Carolan and an approach rooted in science, Elsa learned how to eat enough to support her energy levels, maintain muscle, and still lose fat.
“This wasn’t just someone handing me macros. It was a structured experience that taught me how to fuel my body the right way,” she said. “The Facebook group and weekly calls with Jennie kept me motivated, and the DEXA scans showed me that my hard work was paying off.”
The Results: Fat Loss, Lean Mass Gain, and a Major Health Upgrade
Elsa’s transformation during the challenge was steady, strategic, and powerful. Check out the results from her before and after DEXA Scans:
📉 Body fat dropped from 51.6% to 48.3%
⚖️ Fat mass decreased by 10.8 lbs
💪 Lean muscle mass increased by 3.8 lbs
🔥 Visceral fat reduced by 1.89 lbs—significantly lowering her long-term health risks
These aren’t crash-diet results—they’re evidence of smart, sustainable progress, and they’ve made a noticeable impact on how Elsa feels and functions day to day.
Now a Key Part of the APEX Team
Elsa’s journey has come full circle—she now operates the DEXA Scan at APEX, helping others gain the same deep insight into their body composition that started her own transformation.
Even with her demanding work schedule at the hospital, she’s made time to show up for herself—joining APEX workouts, participating in the challenge, and building habits that last.
“Starting the challenge was the best decision I could’ve made. I honestly can’t wait to do the next one.”
What You’ll Get in the 12-Week Nutrition Challenge
Whether you’re a healthcare worker like Elsa, a parent, a student, or someone who’s simply tired of spinning your wheels—this challenge is your opportunity to reset.
Here’s what’s included:
✅ Weekly LIVE group coaching with certified nutritionist Jennie Carolan
✅ Weekly accountability check-ins
✅ Personalized nutrition plans and real-time feedback
✅ Help with meal prep, grocery shopping, and food tracking
✅ Private online support group for encouragement and accountability
✅ A flexible approach that fits your goals—not someone else’s diet rules
Watch the videos from Jennie here – https://apexpwr.com/apex-pwr-12-week-nutrition-challenge/
Ready to Be the Next Champion?
Elsa’s story is proof that no matter how busy life gets, you can make progress when you have structure, education, and support on your side.
At APEX PWR, we help people of all ages and backgrounds reclaim their strength, health, and confidence—with a program designed to help you Get More Out of Life.
📍 Live in Portland, Tigard, or Beaverton? Come in and get started.
🌎 Outside Oregon? No problem—this program is 100% virtual.
🔗 Spots are limited—join the 12-Week Nutrition Challenge now.
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