Welcome to Triber Tales, our ongoing blog series featuring Bari stories told from our clients’ points of view. These are tales of hard work, dedication and a whole lot of sweat; these are a testament to the mental and physical potency of having a strong, close-knit community at your disposal. This week, we’re turning the mic over to dedicated Triber, Dawn Doherty.

They say that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Not so few as 15, or as many as 25, but a very precise 21 days.

The scientist in me wanted to validate this proposition, and the coach in me hoped that this statement was true. You see, I work with professionals (mostly real estate agents), and I help them drive consistent income through changing their work behavior. I preach that going from haphazard to intentional provides results. It was time for me to “walk the talk.” How fortunate for me that I connected with Bari Studio in Tribeca.

My invitation to join the Bari “Tribe” came at a great time as it was January 2012 . In addition to January being “resolution season,” it also happened to be a time when so much of my life was “up in the air.” I needed something that I could commit to doing. I needed to implement that “slight change” that would drive major results for me. I needed something to hold on to.

Major results for me would be to drop a few pounds, increase my energy and put some pep in my step. I don’t mislead anyone regarding my age; I am 48 and proud of every year that I have lived. I want to wear my experience, balanced temperament and wisdom while sporting a tight body. Is that too much to ask?

Well, here we are - August, and I have averaged 18 classes per month. I am excited before heading off to class rather than dreading the time I usually logged at a gym, on a spin bike or running outside. My weight dropped, inches were lost and clothes look great. (My credit card got some exercise too as it’s so much fun splurging on a body that you feel great about).

I’m addicted to Bari, and I have proven the 21 day “habit” theory. Doing what you love consistently drives success.