Testimonials

I needed a change.  Although I have been overweight my entire life, I had become particularly haunted by a string of terrible photos taken of myself.  This, tangled with the knowledge that my own marriage couldn’t be too far off, I decided I was going to need help.  I didn’t immediately think about personal training.  I was a recent college graduate, new job, not a lot of spare resources.  However, an inspiring online commentary made me realize that my own health should be made a priority over cable, entertainment, and even those new shoes I wanted.

 Shopping for a personal trainer was tough.  I assumed a gym membership was in my future, until a horrific visit to an extremely packed local gym made feel more like a number than I have ever, EVER felt before.  Luckily, a co-worker recommended Flo and we scheduled an informal meeting over coffee.  I felt immediately at ease, I knew I was in good hands, and most importantly I felt Flo was genuinely interested in me and my personal goals. You cannot get that at a gym!

 Flo was extremely flexible and always gave me several options for workout locations (gym, home, park, etc.).  She even took me to a belly dancing class!  The workouts were hard, but fair, and were continuously changing.  The majority of our sessions were outside utilizing only 2-3 pieces of portable equipment, forever smashing my excuses that I don’t have the time or money to exercise.

 Perhaps my biggest challenge was confronting my food choices.  In the beginning we had almost daily contact, until I had good eating habits in place.  Flo even took me on a shopping trip to show me foods to avoid and give me healthy food ideas (I still hear her voice in my head when I buy bread).  She even helped find be new recipes to try and encouraged me to try new things.  Turns out I like asparagus and leeks, who knew.

 But seriously, Flo is the best value money can buy.  My weight loss was slow, steady and done in a 100% healthy, natural way.  35 pounds in 5 months and it is still off 1 year later!  And best of all, I am no longer an obesity statistic!  My wedding is next week, and I know there will not be a repeat of terrible photos.  I’m free to smile and be happy and not worry that it might make me look fat.  Hooray!

Stephanie Ploetz, West Chester Ohio

  

Flo helped my family in a multitude of ways. With three boys and a very active life, my wife and I found it hard to not only exercise but to combine it with good eating habits. She put together an eating and exercise program for my entire family. We have modified it a little, but all in all, still follow it to this day. We all have dropped weight and inches. Moreover, we have all kept it off! Personally, she helped me get my BFI in line with where it should be. Bottom line is that she helps you start down the path to a healthy lifestyle and leaves you with ammunition to continue down the path. Once you have that, you can take what she learned and customize it for what works for you. She is subtle yet tough when needed. It was(& still is) nice watching our children take what she provided to make healthy choices. 

Patrick Kallmyer, Mason Ohio