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Testimonial from Sally:
Amazing!! I feel nothing short of amazing. When I started working with Barbara, I was unable to drive my car, comfortably for more than 30 minutes, I became cramped, my hip was very painful and when I exited the car I limped to wherever I needed to go.
I also was so stiff that on getting up in the morning I had great difficulty putting on socks!! And I had terrible backaches! These issues were becoming very frustrating; I didn't feel as though I could do anything. I have always been active but thought because I was getting older that I would no longer be able to bike, run, snowshoe, or just plain walk any distance. However, this was before Barbara.
I am 70 years of age, I have started to run, I bike all summer, I snow shoed every day that we had enough snow, I walk every day for at least an hour AND I have never felt better. I have no issues with driving long distances and don't even think about my socks being a problem. And a backache is very rare. I love to work in my garden but because of my back was unable to stand the work for very long, now I can stay working on weeding or whatever needs to get done until the job is finished .
Barbara not only focuses on my physical being but also talks about nutrition, my mental attitude, and taking care of my entire body. I cannot possibly thank her enough for making me feel this good. She has changed my entire attitude about age and what one can do to make sure that everyday is a joy. Thank you, Sally
Testimonial from Jen:
" I invested in the Total Changes Program with specific goals in mind:
To adopt a nutrition plan that would sustain a triathlon training schedule and that would
promote weight loss to achieve better athletic performance (tall order in 12 weeks!- just
reading that makes me tired!). To be fit enough to run my first 1/2 marathon-safely-and
to reach a personal weight loss goal. Barbara's experienced coaching, training and
nutritional knowledge-and most important- ability to impart the knowledge uniquely
to every body in a thoughtful program- has translated into a strong return on
investment that reached beyond numbers on a scale, inches lost, dollars spent or
goals met.
YES, the number on the scale is smaller. YES, the pant size is smaller. YES, I will run
that 1/2 marathon strong. More important, Total Changes Personal Training builds a
tool box of habits, nutrition and exercise knowledge that, when used consistently, will
enable life long fitness and on-going achievement of goals. Total Changes is a program
that has a beginning date-and-a start date- SORRY- those looking for an end date- it's
not there. Total Changes provides a strong knowledge base with which to go forward
and create an on-going committment to nourish both the mind and body. No- I have not
toally changes- I have more to learn and additional goals to meet- the differnce is- I have
the knowledge base to -over time- with patience and support- continue the quest and
journey that is life long fitness.
The Total Changes Program provides an outstanding, results oriented path to
understanding fitness that is unique to every body for life!"
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Testimonial from Amanda:
" I'm amazed how the "Total Changes Nutrition" program has affected my life. It's not
just my weight and inches that have changed. My life overall is different. I now know
and believe that I am in control of my eating habits, not my emotions, and in turn have
better control over my life. I've learned so much about nutrition and exercise, and
understand how to make it work for me. This is not a "diet? it is a lifestyle change that
I could not have been successful with, without Total Changes!
It was hard work and determination on my part, and the support of my trainer
made this program fun and worth every penny.
Thank you for giving me the keys to my success!"
Total weight loss: 13lbs.
Total Inches lost: 17in.
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Testimonial from Freddie:
" I lost over 20 lbs and 16 inches and lowered my body fat by 5% with
The Total Changes Nutrition Program. I have 2 chronic illnesses, but with the
weight loss and stronger muscles, I have MORE energy and feel more confident than
I have in years!
When I first started the Total Changes Nutrition Program it was hard for me to admit!
I needed help losing weight, but it was clear I was?t successful on my own. I worried
about others expectations AND worried if my illnesses would prevent me from really
working out enough to make the changes in my body that I wanted, I guess I just did't
believe in myself.
The Total Changes Nutrition Program is an excellent, personalized & supported nutrition
& exercise program. The commitment of working with a personal trainer 3 times a week
was the accountability that I needed to see it through!"
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Testimonial from Gisele:
"Amazing what a commitment to the 12-Week Total Changes Program can do for you.
This program is effective and it will work, if you work the plan!
At first I was a bit apprehensive to make this investment of my time and money.
I knew I had made the right decision because of the personal attention I received.
Exercising for many years, I hit an exercise plateau. I would go to the gym, attend
a few classes, and did some weight training but I was inconsistent, going through
the motions with little results. This program made me accountable not only to myself
but to my trainer. The individual attention to adhere to my new strength training plan
along with a nutrition plan; both of these combined helped me to reach a healthy BMI,
great weight loss along with inches loss too.
For too long, I stayed focused on a scale number. My basic goal was to drop those
last ten pounds. Once I saw the BMI test, I wanted to lose ten and to close the gap of
my excess unhealthy fat, which was a high 5% excess. My focus changed: drop ten
if I can, close the gap, and get rid of excess fat to have a normal body fat level.
After twelve weeks of hard work, I have succeeded. I'm almost to my goal weight wise,
lost the 5% excess, and am within a healthy body fat range- lowering my risk for
cardiovascular disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Special thanks for all the support, guidance, educating, me in better nutrition and
encouraging me with each visit one on one.
Thank you to my exercise buddies who signed my support sheet and stopped me
from "whining" every now and then when I'd complain. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I could not have done this without a great support system."
Lost 10 lbs and 9.75 inches!
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Testimonial from Doreen:
" TOTAL CHANGES - It works if you work it!!
“ I signed up for "Total Changes" when it first started in March of 2005. I was looking
for a program that would incorporate nutrition and exercise and, most importantly,
accountability. I have tried several times to bring myself to a healthy weight and
body fat percentage. I was up and down. I became frustrated. When I read the
"Total Changes" flyer I became excited again. Meeting with a personal trainer 3 times
a week kept me on task and motivated. I went from a fat % of 34.3% to 26.8% in just
12 weeks. How did I do it? Working the program! I attended nutrition talks, kept a
food log and kicked up the intensity of my workouts! I never felt deprived or tired.
I ate every 3-4 hours and never felt hungry or had cravings. In fact, several times
I was told to increase the number of calories I was eating because I wasn't eating
enough. I felt satisfied. No sugar highs and lows. I took away the term
"recreational foods" from one of the food talks and it stuck with me. Before this
program I didn't realize how much "recreational food" I ate as staples in my diet.
I didn't eat a large amount but I ate them often. Now, I view those foods as a treat.
It's been 3 months since I finished the program and I feel better than I have in years.
I have been able to maintain my weight and kept up with the nutrition. I have
more energy. When I feel like I need a boost I return to the materials I received
or meet with a trainer. I have received and continue to receive compliments about
my weight loss and frequently get asked how I am doing it. I tell them nutrition,
exercise and accountability (to myself). The best compliment I received was from
a co-worker and friend. She told me I inspired her to stay on track when she was
feeling discouraged about her weight loss efforts. She is working hard and just
recently joined the gym as the next step on her journey. I wish her continued success.
So, if you need that extra boost, such as I did, I highly recommend the "Total Changes"
program. It will change your perceptions about "diet" and place your focus back on
nutrition for a healthy lifestyle.
Thank you for putting a program in place that incorporates nutrition and exercise
for a healthy lifestyle! ”
As Barbara always says, and I quote, "ignore your health and it will go away."
Total pounds lost in the program 19.8 lbs
Total inches lost 26.
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