In August of 2002 I was in Puerto Rico on the beach. I remember seeing myself in a bathing suit with rolls of fat on my stomach. I had been running five days per week, 3 miles per day and doing Pilates. With all of this activity I was still gaining weight. I decided I needed to do something. I researched fitness trainers and I found Sonja. She is someone that I can work with who is able to motivate me both physically and emotionally. Sonja explained that although I was doing some good things related to my exercise, I needed to add different exercises to gain lean muscle tissue which we help me lose more fat.

At 43 I discovered that my body was going through early menopause. This resulted in extra weight...particularly around my waist. We started a program to manipulate my system to achieve the positive changes I wanted. Some of these strategies included more focused resistance training and adding speed interval sessions to my cardio exercise.

• I have lost a total of 10 pounds of body fat.
• My cholesterol level went down.
• I have more energy.
• I sleep better.
• I improved my Golf game. I am now hitting the ball farther and am stronger over the ball.
• I changed my entire physique by losing over 11 inches from my chest, hips, waist, and thighs.
• I went down an average of 2 pants sizes and had to purchase several new items and alter others for my wardrobe.
• I am happy, confident and feel great in my own body! I was comitted to the program but if it was not for Sonja's training and personality to motivate me, I would not have experienced the success I have in my health and fitness.