I thought I would share a letter that was submitted to me recently from a client. I think many of you will relate to her story. Enjoy!
Just four short months ago.....I had one pair of jeans that fit! It was embarrassing to have just the one pair. I did a lot of laundry! Luckily.....it was summer.....so I also had a couple of pairs of "cruise wear" type pants which fit and which didn't look out of place.
Four months later....I have just one pair of jeans that fit! The difference between then and now? My previous pair was a size 14. My current pair is a size 8! I suppose you could say I have two pairs of jeans that fit.....as my size 10's fit comfortably loose.
I owe this incredible transformation to my personal trainer....Lisa Carpenter. I have actually been a client of Lisa's for over three years now. I began my journey with Lisa in 2004. However.....like any journey.....there were forks in the road.....and sometimes I went down the wrong path. So....I had to double back to the starting point and start all over again. Luckily....my inner navigational system has a lifetime warranty!
I began with a 12 week package. I worked out with Lisa once a week....and at the end of my 12 weeks.....I had lost an amazing 20 inches! One would think that would be motivation enough to keep it off! But of course....life hands you various challenges....and so I went back to see her in the spring of 2005. In four weeks....I firmed up enough and gained enough body confidence to make a public appearance which I was nervous about. Thinking that this time I could do it on my own....I headed off down the path again....determined to find my way!
In the spring of 2007....my weight was the largest it had ever been. I was so uncomfortable and miserable! I couldn't understand what I kept doing wrong! It seemed so easy on paper. Modified calories in...excess calories out....and the weight wouldn't be a problem! I actually had no problem with the calories out. I have always enjoyed exercise and was a regular participant at a local gym. In addition....I enjoyed long walks in the spring and summer when the weather was much too nice to stay indoors. However.....I did have a tendency to overeat.
Finally fed up with how I looked and felt....and with my weight at an all time high of 186....I went back to see Lisa. I was terrified because I could see down the path that 200 pounds was waiting for me!
This time....I commited to my weight loss efforts....vowing to see her as often as I could for as long as was necessary! I remembered a quote from Joan Rivers....a well known advocate of plastic surgery. "People go out and buy a new car....why not go out and buy a new face? I'd rather see a new face stepping out of an old car than an old face stepping out of a new car!". I had never forgotten that quote....and it had always made a lot of sense to me.
She was basically saying that a large majority of people have no problem "investing" in material things...in this analogy...a new car. Yet...spending money on yourself to improve your appearance was somehow frowned upon. Remembering this old anecdote...I realized that my problem was more than just "cosmetic". This excess weight was affecting my energy level, my short and long term health and yes....my appearance. I was not happy with the image I was projecting to the world. Realizing that my health, well being and appearance was worth the money, time and effort needed to live in a body I was comfortable in....I invested in seeing Lisa 2 to 3X per week. I was literally sick and tired of wrestling with my weight....and being mistaken for a Sumo wrestler wasn't that far off either!
It was the best investment I have ever made. And I have never looked better. I now have more energy....look more youthful....and the weight continues to come off consistently. What makes me so sure I am going to keep it off this time? After four months....I have learned so much more about proper nutrition.....something I never really took the time to learn before. I realize it takes time to retrain your eating habits....and to be kind to myself when I do slip up. My body has been completely reshaped with Lisa's workouts....and exercise is something I now crave daily. I mean real exercise.....a hard 40 minute cardio session or pushing myself to the limit when I'm in the gym.....walking just doesn't cut it for me anymore.
I also realized....as "chronic" dieters....why are we so hard on ourselves? It is impossible to go from eating the wrong foods and consuming large amounts of food to making healthy choices and controlling our portion sizes within a few days. We all know that newborns go through various stages in their dietary needs. From mothers milk....to baby food.....to solids....to their first real taste of cake for their second birthday. We are so patient and understanding of this time frame.....yet we expect ourselves to make parallel changes in only three weeks.
I enjoy working with Lisa because she tackles all facets of the weight loss issues with kindness and understanding. She works with you one on one to find a nutritional program that works for you. She guides you through the challenges one is faced with when dining in social situations and family entertaining. She provides challenging workouts which are constantly varied and interesting. I never know what I will be working on any given day. It may be a killer lower body workout....but it could also just as easily be a "gentler" core and ab workout....still extremely efficient. Whenever I do have any problems with my eating habits....she is quick to steer me back on track with a friendly "pep talk". I'm in my mid-40's.....yet I have seen clients ranging from 20 to 70 years old....all looking and feeling fantastic.
In my opinion....Lisa is the only trainer worth spending your money on....not to mention your time. With Lisa....you not only get an effective and efficient personal trainer.....you also get knowledge on nutrition, a life coach......and she rewards you with the most amazing, relaxing and thorough stretch when you're through! Anticipating her stretches has gotten me through many a tough hourly workout!
I am constantly thanking Lisa for helping me shed the pounds and inches. She always protests...."Don't thank me. You're the one doing all the work". But occasionally......we all need a hand to hold on our weight loss journey. She makes the trip fun, educational and inspirational. Do yourself a favour! If you've been struggling with your weight for 5, 10, 20 years or more....pack your bags now!
Your own personal journey awaits.....and at the end....a happier, healthier you! Besides....do you "really" need that big screen tv?
-AP
Just four short months ago.....I had one pair of jeans that fit! It was embarrassing to have just the one pair. I did a lot of laundry! Luckily.....it was summer.....so I also had a couple of pairs of "cruise wear" type pants which fit and which didn't look out of place.
Four months later....I have just one pair of jeans that fit! The difference between then and now? My previous pair was a size 14. My current pair is a size 8! I suppose you could say I have two pairs of jeans that fit.....as my size 10's fit comfortably loose.
I owe this incredible transformation to my personal trainer....Lisa Carpenter. I have actually been a client of Lisa's for over three years now. I began my journey with Lisa in 2004. However.....like any journey.....there were forks in the road.....and sometimes I went down the wrong path. So....I had to double back to the starting point and start all over again. Luckily....my inner navigational system has a lifetime warranty!
I began with a 12 week package. I worked out with Lisa once a week....and at the end of my 12 weeks.....I had lost an amazing 20 inches! One would think that would be motivation enough to keep it off! But of course....life hands you various challenges....and so I went back to see her in the spring of 2005. In four weeks....I firmed up enough and gained enough body confidence to make a public appearance which I was nervous about. Thinking that this time I could do it on my own....I headed off down the path again....determined to find my way!
In the spring of 2007....my weight was the largest it had ever been. I was so uncomfortable and miserable! I couldn't understand what I kept doing wrong! It seemed so easy on paper. Modified calories in...excess calories out....and the weight wouldn't be a problem! I actually had no problem with the calories out. I have always enjoyed exercise and was a regular participant at a local gym. In addition....I enjoyed long walks in the spring and summer when the weather was much too nice to stay indoors. However.....I did have a tendency to overeat.
Finally fed up with how I looked and felt....and with my weight at an all time high of 186....I went back to see Lisa. I was terrified because I could see down the path that 200 pounds was waiting for me!
This time....I commited to my weight loss efforts....vowing to see her as often as I could for as long as was necessary! I remembered a quote from Joan Rivers....a well known advocate of plastic surgery. "People go out and buy a new car....why not go out and buy a new face? I'd rather see a new face stepping out of an old car than an old face stepping out of a new car!". I had never forgotten that quote....and it had always made a lot of sense to me.
She was basically saying that a large majority of people have no problem "investing" in material things...in this analogy...a new car. Yet...spending money on yourself to improve your appearance was somehow frowned upon. Remembering this old anecdote...I realized that my problem was more than just "cosmetic". This excess weight was affecting my energy level, my short and long term health and yes....my appearance. I was not happy with the image I was projecting to the world. Realizing that my health, well being and appearance was worth the money, time and effort needed to live in a body I was comfortable in....I invested in seeing Lisa 2 to 3X per week. I was literally sick and tired of wrestling with my weight....and being mistaken for a Sumo wrestler wasn't that far off either!
It was the best investment I have ever made. And I have never looked better. I now have more energy....look more youthful....and the weight continues to come off consistently. What makes me so sure I am going to keep it off this time? After four months....I have learned so much more about proper nutrition.....something I never really took the time to learn before. I realize it takes time to retrain your eating habits....and to be kind to myself when I do slip up. My body has been completely reshaped with Lisa's workouts....and exercise is something I now crave daily. I mean real exercise.....a hard 40 minute cardio session or pushing myself to the limit when I'm in the gym.....walking just doesn't cut it for me anymore.
I also realized....as "chronic" dieters....why are we so hard on ourselves? It is impossible to go from eating the wrong foods and consuming large amounts of food to making healthy choices and controlling our portion sizes within a few days. We all know that newborns go through various stages in their dietary needs. From mothers milk....to baby food.....to solids....to their first real taste of cake for their second birthday. We are so patient and understanding of this time frame.....yet we expect ourselves to make parallel changes in only three weeks.
I enjoy working with Lisa because she tackles all facets of the weight loss issues with kindness and understanding. She works with you one on one to find a nutritional program that works for you. She guides you through the challenges one is faced with when dining in social situations and family entertaining. She provides challenging workouts which are constantly varied and interesting. I never know what I will be working on any given day. It may be a killer lower body workout....but it could also just as easily be a "gentler" core and ab workout....still extremely efficient. Whenever I do have any problems with my eating habits....she is quick to steer me back on track with a friendly "pep talk". I'm in my mid-40's.....yet I have seen clients ranging from 20 to 70 years old....all looking and feeling fantastic.
In my opinion....Lisa is the only trainer worth spending your money on....not to mention your time. With Lisa....you not only get an effective and efficient personal trainer.....you also get knowledge on nutrition, a life coach......and she rewards you with the most amazing, relaxing and thorough stretch when you're through! Anticipating her stretches has gotten me through many a tough hourly workout!
I am constantly thanking Lisa for helping me shed the pounds and inches. She always protests...."Don't thank me. You're the one doing all the work". But occasionally......we all need a hand to hold on our weight loss journey. She makes the trip fun, educational and inspirational. Do yourself a favour! If you've been struggling with your weight for 5, 10, 20 years or more....pack your bags now!
Your own personal journey awaits.....and at the end....a happier, healthier you! Besides....do you "really" need that big screen tv?
-AP
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