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Micki

 In January, 2007, I was given an incentive to lose weight.  At that time, I began a journey that changed my life.  I met with a nutritional counselor and a few months into the voyage, I decided that along with the change in eating habits, I needed to add exercise to my regime.  I had not worked out in years.  The thought of stepping foot into a gym was overwhelming and caused me a great deal of anxiety.  I started out at a small place with a friend, walking on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes at a time.  I started to see some changes, and I lost a few pounds.  But, I knew that in order to get the results that I was looking for, I would have to really get serious about exercise.   While I was at the gym, I met Duce Harper.  Duce, a personal trainer at Snap Fitness, is a natural encourager, and talking to him about my goals was easy.  We set up a time for our first session.  I had no idea what to expect.  They say ignorance is bliss.  I showed up for our first training session and left completely exhausted.  Although I knew I was out of shape, I had no idea how bad it was.  But, I knew that I had to continue to work in order to really see change.  I met with Duce once a week and slowly, I started to build my strength, endurance and stability.  With his guidance, he and I began to set goals.  Most of the goals were physical, but many were psychological.  Duce and I worked hard and there were times I wanted to give up.  But through his constant motivation and endless praise, I continued to bear our weekly sessions.  I knew that with my determination, coupled with his personal training, all the hard work would eventually pay off.   It has been a year and eight months since I started my weight loss endeavor.  I have lost 50 pounds and my lifestyle has changed for the better.  I have a great deal of energy and I look forward to exercise.  I have made exercise a priority, since I know its effectiveness for all aspects of my life.    I encourage anyone who has a desire to get healthy to set goals.  No matter how insignificant the goal may seem, work hard.  Endure the tough times and persevere with patience and consistency.  Above all, don’t give up.  The end result is a far greater reward.  And when you reach the first goal, continue setting more.  Be excited and proud of your accomplishments.  Your enthusiasm may be the fuel for someone else’s desire to begin exercising and choosing a healthy lifestyle.  

Meet Richard Head

Richard has reached 189 pounds while training with Claude.  He has lost a total of 200 pounds on his quest for a healthier and happier lifestyle.