“I joined the gym in June. Then I began to go on a “regular” basis in June. Although I am quite driven and self-disciplined, I was able to lose only 1 pound in two months. It wasn’t until I received personal one-on-one training from Carol that I began to see results. Even if I was eating pretty healthy, Carol pointed out that my portions were too big. She set me up on an easy-to-follow diet plan. I was also concerned about my Fibromyalgia. That I would not be able to do a proper workout without being in serious pain from it. Carol knew about this condition and was able to tailor my initial workout schedule and diet with this in mind. I weighed 146 pounds, was wearing size 12 to 14 pants, wasn’t very active, and was sore and tired most of the time.

In four months, I was able to lose 17 pounds and 11 inches overall. Now, I wear a size 6 to 8 pants. I not only look better but feel better, too. The pain that I was having from Fibromyalgia does not bother me as much, if at all. Working out is a lifestyle change I needed to become more healthy. With a combination of cardio and diet, I was able to lose the weight. Three times a week, I would do cardio for 20 minutes on one of the two elliptical machines, the treadmill, or bike. I would follow that with the weight training machines, which included all-over body lunges with pull-downs, squats with rows, and squats with upright rows. As well as, the more sedentary seated row, chest press, incline press, and leg press.

It started with light weights and reps of 15/2 sets. Then I worked up to slightly heavier weights with reps of 20. I have maintained my weight these past 3 months, coming to the gym twice a week, and allowing a few more calories in my diet.

When I wore my wedding dress on February 29, it fits a little loose and my seamstress told me to “bulk up” a little before the big day). Right then, I knew I had achieved my goal – I was a “Pretty Princess” on my special day, and was rather toned, too. I’m glad I was also able to dance the night away, something a year earlier I wouldn’t have been able to do. I know that it was Carol that helped me achieve my goals, and would highly recommend her to anyone, no matter what fitness level.”