Welcome
Tired of the DIET ROLLERCOASTER? Do you dream of being FIT and HEALTHY? Do you want an exercise program you actually enjoy doing? Do you want to go to a group fitness class and be taught by ‘non intimidating’ but very qualified and good instructors? Do you want to stop feeling CONTROLLED by food, and finally happy with yourself and your weight? Then this is the place for you!
“The Shape You ‘re In”*, established in June/04 is a lifestyle changing company promoting fitness, wellness, and increased self confidence for all women. This site will help you learn and read about ideas, information, inspiring articles, and programs developed and written by The Shape You’re In.* The business and president have won a combination of awards including: one of the 2007 Visionary Under 40 Awards for Vancouver Island (Tara McNeil), a finalist position in Nanaimo’s 2007 Sterling Awards for individual customer service (for Tara McNeil), a BCRPA Fitness Instructor of the Year nomination (for Tara McNeil), and recently a finalist postion for customer service for small businesses under 10 employees from Nanaimo’s Chamber of Commerce (2010).
- weight loss ideas and strategies that actually work
- exercise programs for all ‘shapes’ but also many especially geared to full figured women
- lifestyle changes that will help you reach your goals
- fun and rejuvinating programs for women of all ‘shapes’ to be healthy – body, mind, and soul!

With experience as a motivational consultant, a degree in Psychology, BCRPA Aerobic and Personal Trainer certification, and a lifelong struggle with weight behind her, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Consultant Tara McNeil (president and manager of The Shape You’re In Fitness and Wellness INC.) is living proof that it is POSSIBLE to lose weight and maintain it – AND she CAN help YOU! All other members of the ‘team’ in this business all share the same enthusiasm and great personalities to help you reach your fitness and weight loss goals.
Please e-mail for a personalized answer to your questions, inquiries or comments.

Welcome to a new healthy YOU!