So back in May, 2013, I was asked to put together a testimonial and I had started training with Jackie Jan, 2013. I am including the article here so even from day 1 - I knew I made the best decison in my life. There are many other people I need to thank as well and I will create a blog article as well, noted Arrichion Hot Yoga for encouraging and believing in me. They are my second family! I will soon have a third family in time.
Here goes:
Best Decision I
ever made in my life!
I must have
been on every diet and weight loss program on earth in my 50+ years of
existence. I would lose weight, gain it back and then some, it is a vicious
cycle that never ends. I thought that the only way that I would see
progress was through the numbers on the scale. Happily to say, I have
been wrong for a very long time..
I walked into
Fitness Connection thinking I wanted to use the treadmill lose weight.
Unfortunately, I developed a stressed fracture in my foot that did not help my
cause and I had to stop.
I started my
training with Jackie Adamo officially January, 2013. We meet a few times
in December to complete the assessment process. I still believe that this is
the best decision I ever made for my well-being. I realize now that weight
training is what I needed, what my body needed. When I first started my
training with Jackie, I was at 150+ lbs , 48% body fat. At 5' tall and at my
age...that is not good place to be and probably related to other
health issues.
The workouts
with Jackie are intense, high intensity, non-stop. The 30 minute workout Jackie
feels like 90 minutes.
The following
day(s) after a workout I was so sore that I debated whether I want to do this again.
My body and mind said to keep going, I came this far and I wanted to be
committed to my goals. Jackie is a great listener but also is a no nonsense
trainer. She does not take NO for an answer if she knows you can do it. She is
very encouraging and you really want to try hard because of her and you keep
going back. Now, I see her for 60 minute sessions which sometimes feel like 120
minutes, depending on what she has me do. Like I said, real intense!
My total body
feels a lot stronger. I know that my running will improve with the
strengthening of my legs. My upper body is stronger as well, therefore,
swimming is now less taxing (I actually sink now while swimming). The
transformation what I see within myself thus far is remarkable. I actually have
a waistline now.
My focus and
goals are to get stronger and leaner. I was advised not to look at the scale
anymore so I don't know how much I weigh and I have learned not to care.
Weight training
is not the only focus of my new venture, I have learn a great deal about proper
nutrition, what to eat and when, to eat. Eating Clean is key!
My stats then
and now?
Jan, 2013
150+lbs
5' tall
48% body fat
size 12 going
towards 14
felt sluggish,
tired, unhealthy and weak, fat and flabby, sick a lot
May 2013
??Don't know
how much I weigh
5'tall
last body fat
check was 3/15 at 32%
size 6, some
size 8
Felt a lot
healthier, stronger and more energy
My training
with Jackie is by far not done, there is still a lot of learning to be
done. When I reach my goal, I will want to continue my training with
Jackie to keep me on the right path.
So if you ever
looking for a trainer with experience and someone who really cares about your
success and working with you to meet your goals, you may want to meet Jackie.
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