"Slim-N-Fit has me in the best shape of my life! I have more energy, more endurance and more strength than I have ever had. And at 54 years old, that is quite a statement! I dropped a dress size and I feel fantastic. I've been told that how I feel inside is showing on the outside! My doctor said that I have a glow that I know comes from being healthy.
The combination of nutrition information and the workouts give you everything you need to lead a healthy lifestyle. And Jolene and Eric walk the walk, not just talk the talk. It is a way of life for them that tey have chosen to share and bless the rest of us with. For that I am grateful and thankful!" Rhonda
"My journey began when I was sitting in my office feeling tired, overweight, out-of shape, lacking both focus and determination in my scholarly pursuits. I received the e-mail from the Wellness Program asking for faculty and staff to join. I did. I completed the requisite forms and met with my assigned coach. I set goals for weight loss and daily exercise. I also began personal training at the fitness center. That was six months ago.
At the time I wasn't exercising regularly, felt self-conscious about my body and was less than optimistic about my success with this. As my journey progressed I talked about the Wellness Program with department colleagues who have since joined, met other Wellness Program participants and am using all of this support to my advantage. My coach, contacts me monthly as we track progress toward my goals. It has not always been a smooth progression. I have not always stayed committed and focused. The personal training has helped make exercise and movement less of a chore and more enjoyable. They are professional, patient, and fun! I feel accepted and understood, now feeling more than optimistic about my success.
While my journey has just begun, I have lost over 25 lbs and am now exercising daily. I am more focused, have more energy, and am more academically productive. I look forward to my ongoing journey, and all of the benefits that I will gain along the way.
By the way, before I began as a Wellness Program Participant, I read testimonials from others. Reading them inspired me to join the program. I hope in some meaningful way, this one does the same for you." Juliann
Back in the fall, I was facing turning 50 years old, becoming an empty nester, being overweight, and dealing with two preventable chronic illnesses. For the past 20 years I had made sure that I provided my family with nutritious meals, made sure exercise was an integral part of their lives, but I never got beyond the role of spectator and never applied what I knew to be healthy to myself.
I joined the Wellness Program because I knew I had to change my lifestyle to improve the overall quality of my life. I signed up for the program, and started communicating via e-mail with my Wellness coach . She has been so supportive! I confided that I was terrified of going to the gym because I was “older,” didn’t know what type of exercise I could do, and was totally intimidated by the equipment. She walked me through the gym, showed me different machines, and talked me into taking a circuit class, all the while keeping up with me via email or at the gym.
I have to say that since I have actively engaged with the Wellness Program I have lost weight (I am 8 lbs from my goal), I feel stronger, I work out 3 times a week, but most importantly, I no longer require any diabetes medication and I am the minimum dose for hypertension. I feel confident enough to try new things and know that I can set goals and meet them!"Becky
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"I got married six months ago. We won a contest through a radio station, telling "the story of the romance" and Las Vegas City and some stores in Phoenix, AZ sponsored everything. They gave me the dress, flower bouquet, wedding bands, hotel, transportation. The hard part was that they gave us just 13 days to prepare everything. I continued with my exercise with Eric and I was ready for the wedding, could you imagine? You put the bride in good shape!!! I am so happy! In the mean time I'm still going to the gym five times per a week. Keep in touch and take care." Lourdes
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