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Mr. Jill's Client Testimonials
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Client Testimonial from L. Fox
Before:
What do you want to be when you grow up? It is a question I often ask my students, and one that I recently asked myself. I never wanted to be overweight, with sluggish energy levels, and difficulty breathing. I never wanted to be acutely aware that the first thought on many people's minds when they first met me was that "she's overweight." I didn't want to have difficulty finding appropriately fitting attire to appear professional at work each day, and to worry if every outfit made me "look fat." I didn't want to be at risk for high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes, nor did I want to continue focusing on the negative aspects of an emotionally trying year. Instead, I wanted to set a good example of healthy living for my students.
"Before" Stats:
Date of First Body Composition Evaluation: 8/22/06
Height: 5'7"
Age: 31
Weight: 179
% Body fat: 37 (Poor)
BMI: 28 (Poor)
After:
I have more energy now (teaching high school students) than I did as a teenager, and I get through my daily work and home routines more efficiently. I am physically stronger, so completing everyday tasks such as moving science classroom laboratory equipment across campus or carrying groceries up the stairs are now a breeze, instead of being exhausting as they were before. I believe that more people now focus on who I truly am on the inside; not my extra weight on the outside. I no longer rely as heavily on my asthma medication, and at my last visit my doctor happily declared that my breathing was comparable to a
non-asthmatic's. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all to me is how my workouts have disciplined me to focus and prioritize on the important, most positive things in life.
“After” Stats:
Date of Most Recent Body Composition Evaluation: 2/12/07
Height: 5'7"
Age: 31
Weight: 122
Body fat: 13.9% (Excellent)
BMI: 19 (Excellent)
In Gratitude:
For all of this and more, I credit my trainer, Ian Gordon, and the support of Jill Koval-Kahler. As a high school science teacher, I was impressed from the beginning with their high level of professionalism, education, experience, board certification, and updated knowledge as lifelong learners in the fields of exercise physiology, athletic training and conditioning. Everything they practice in the gym is backed up by science and experience.
Overall, Jill helped me to realize that in everything I do I am making a choice, and as a result I am empowered as I now consciously make choices that make me a happier, healthier, higher- energy person. Perhaps the greatest gift she gave me was to point out the choices that we all make in our daily lives, often without realizing the alternatives.
Ian immediately made me feel welcomed, like a member of a big family, even as I worked out alongside others who he has trained for ten or more years at Mr. Jill's, and his own father! During workouts, Ian challenges me while always providing me with the scaffolding I need to successfully attain each goal. He constantly reassesses my abilities and modifies my exercise program to meet my individual needs. I must admit that I've never been an athlete and have never been fit enough to actually enjoy participating in sports! Miraculously, Ian has been able to work with this raw material, even as he works with seasoned athletes, and make every single workout fun! His consistently positive attitude and sense of humor inspire me to work to my highest ability, even at the end of a challenging workday. His patience in demonstrating exercises (and re-demonstrating, after I forget in ten seconds!) reminds me to be patient with my own students.
Ian helps me to structure my daily nutritional program and keeps me accountable by regularly reviewing the daily nutritional journal that he has provided to me. He makes suggestions for stocking healthy foods in my kitchen, and is a constant source of healthy meal planning and cooking ideas. I do not feel food deprived in the least. On the contrary, I now enjoy eat a greater variety of foods than I ever imagined eating. Ian has taught me to have a nutritionally balanced variety of foods at every meal and to time my meals properly. This allows me to maintain both portion control and high energy levels.
Perhaps most importantly, Ian teaches me to "Live in the Moment," celebrating the small as well as the large victories as they occur in the gym as in life. He teaches me to take care of myself; to put my health first so that I can better enjoy my time with others and be a better resource for them.
Jill and Ian are two of the most generous-spirited people I have ever met; they truly care about the success of their clients and touch many lives in a positive way each and every day. That holds true for all of the trainers at Mr. Jill's, who have all been extremely positive and encouraging to me. My time at Mr. Jill's is the only time of the day that is truly for myself, and I value it so much. For one hour three times per week I continue to gain innumerable health benefits that will last a lifetime. Prioritizing these workouts truly helps me to achieve greater balance in my life.
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