In July I decided I needed some help. I started personal training with Denise. It was a turning point for me. Mainly, some things changed in my head. I realized that I was more disciplined then I thought I could ever be. I work out 5 days a week. I keep a food journal, which has helped me to maintain my focus. It's so easy to take that last bite of mac and cheese out of the kid's bowls or eat a couple of M&Ms or a handful of chips. It adds up. Writing down what goes in your mouth in a day is eye-opening. That's not to say that I don't have cravings. I don't deny myself things that I really want. If I want a glass of wine or a few bites of dessert, I have them. I'm just way more conscious of portion size.

In 4 months I've lost 30 pounds. My goal is 50. If you see me in the gym I will be a sweaty mess. I know that I can't come to the gym and breathe the air to reach my goal. The hours I spend at the gym are the best things I can give myself, and my family. I'm teaching my children to make good choices about food and to live a healthy lifestyle that involves being active and I get to shop for lots of smaller sized clothes!"

"A special client of mine that I have trained for years. MJ is a mom of two, strong, hard worker, determined and she looks GREAT!"

It was the best thing ever to go shopping in my own closet and finding a whole bunch of them fitting so well! I'm going ecstatic! It's really all thanks to you, believe it or not. Though this may sound very corny, but you are the only person who helped me find going to the gym much less frightening! And, now I go to the gym every day! Can you believe it?
I really love you, Denise!!!! I am not only comfortable going to the gym and taking classes with strangers now but also not even slightly scared to go to the gym where there are men!!!! OTHER PEOPLE TELL ME that I look like I lost weight and getting skinnier! I look gorgeous in size 10!"