“At 39, I understood exercise was beneficial, but with running a technology company and spending time with my wife and children, my time was limited. I often ignored exercise in favor of working more. When I occasionally got around to it, I was uncomfortable and inexperienced with what exercises I should do.
I met Heather last year at a church retreat, bought her book, and soon after hired her as my coach. The discipline of the weekly coaching call was essential. It provided me the accountability, goal setting and strategizing I needed. Heather helped me identify my priorities and how I spend my time. I now have specific goals, a myriad of exercises to choose from that I enjoy, and I am finally comfortable going to the gym, knowing what to do to achieve my desired results.
Whereas before I thought that I didn’t have time, I now find that exercise gives me more time because of my elevated energy levels. It’s as though I’ve found free time in my schedule. I am more productive and focused at work, I feel stronger, my muscles are larger and more defined, and I’ve lost weight. Before working with Heather I was unable to jog for very long. Now, I have more stamina to jog with my wife and we enjoy exercising together.
What a difference – a totally different world. Thank you!”
~ Jamie C., Technology Entrepreneur ~
Orange County, CA
“When I first looked into PeopleFit USA, I could not understand how a once-a-week telephone session could possibly affect my eating and exercise habits the other six days of the week. Even after talking to references I was slightly skeptical, but decided to give it a try. Within the very first week, I was shocked to see the results of how well the process worked. It was as if my coach was advising me daily from 500 miles away!
In the past, I’ve had personal trainers who I have paid a fortune to, who I worked out with several days a week. The problem with that process was that I depended on them too much, instead of on myself. I didn’t work out unless my trainer was beside me. I would also “cheat” on my diet. Now I am learning how good it feels to follow through on my own.
Through this process with PeopleFit USA I have learned to make peace with my body and with food. My whole life I have spent trying to find the perfect diet, have the perfect body, and discover the easiest exercise. What I’ve discovered is that I can give up my pursuit of perfection and just enjoy – enjoy eating, enjoy exercise as fun, and enjoy my body regardless of what the scale says. In fact, I no longer even need a scale. It only leads to feeling anxious. This has been a huge relief! I am learning how to find peace in all these areas of my life.
My coach is great. She doesn’t work from a canned program nor is she judgmental. All sessions are custom tailored to my own issues and needs, depending on what’s going on with me during that particular week. She helps me foresee upcoming obstacles and then helps me come up with solutions that will work. The key is that they are not her solutions, they’re mine! This is the kind of talk that keeps me on track.
This coaching program is an investment in my future. Everything I’ve learned I will incorporate into the rest of my life, forever. I initially thought I would try the process for a few months and then would know enough to be on my own. What I realize is that this is a gift that I am going to continue to give to myself. It’s been truly a wonderful experience – it keeps me on track and it makes me want to try harder and push myself in ways that I wouldn’t do if I was working completely on my own. At the same time, I set my own goals, I work at my own pace, and I am accountable only to myself. This is a big difference from my experience working with a personal trainer.
My life-long bad habits are changing. I am no longer on a diet, because I can have whatever I want to eat – it’s my choice. I don’t have (or want) to “cheat” any longer. I am exercising for the right reasons and if I skip a day, I don’t beat myself up. My coach is there to support me. Most people I know have problems with exercise and diet. These are issues that erode the human spirit. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all finally be at peace?”
~ Dori Moseley, Interior Designer ~
Doriattahoe@charter.net
“For quite some time I was working out very consistently, several times a week, and not getting results. I knew exercise was the answer to reaching my goals, but what I was doing wasn’t working.
When I began my Custom Fit Coaching program with PeopleFit USA, I quickly saw why my workouts were not “working.” My coach helped me to focus on specific goals and targets for my cardiovascular workouts so that my time was spent more effectively. Heart rate training has given me a way to know that I am exercising appropriately and my workouts are more satisfying, where before they were somewhat lax. Now I actually spend less time and get a better result.
The accountability on a regular basis helps me to keep focus and keep on track with my exercise program. I have learned how to fit workouts into my schedule so that I never lapse into weeks or months without exercise, but stay consistent. My coach also helped me with my eating habits so that I keep up my productivity during the day and am less likely to over-eat.
Through this process I have more energy, I sleep better, and I am wearing my “back of the closet” clothes again. To top it off, I began running 5k races, then 10ks, and I just completed my first half marathon. Setting these new goals has helped me achieve what I had never been able to do before. Thank you!”
~ Dave Dugan, CPA ~
Los Alamitos, CA
dave@dugancpa.com
“After my second child, it was difficult to lose that last ten pounds. Every year another pound or two showed up - until I was 20 pounds heavier than I wanted to be. I never had a weight problem so I thought some exercise would take care of the problem. I “power walked” up and down hills in my neighborhood for 45 minutes four to five times a week for several years, without any results.
So I called PeopleFit USA for help. I told my coach that my goal was to lose ten pounds by the time of my cruise (in four months time) and she thought that was realistic and attainable.
Not only did I lose the ten pounds, but proceeded to lose 12 more after the cruise! I now burn more calories through exercise but in less time than I was spending before. I am more active in my daily life and even look for opportunities to be active. My coach helped me change my eating habits yet I still get to enjoy my beloved chocolate!
The accountability was invaluable – I couldn’t have kept on track without it. I am confident that I now have the tools so that whatever circumstances I find myself in, I can adjust my regimen to maintain my weight permanently.”
~ Barbara R. Neuberg, Enrolled Agent ~
Los Angeles, CA – LATaxLady@gmail.com
“I had been working out for three years, and for the first year and a half I consistently lost weight. But then I hit a plateau and for the next 18 months, nothing. No more weight loss. It felt like I was working out all the time at maximum intensity and I was disappointed with results. I decided I was working too hard not to be seeing better results.
My personal trainer advised me to do cardio workouts but I didn’t have a system to use. I just assumed that sweating like a pig and feeling ready to drop dead was the way to lose weight, but obviously that approach had stopped working – and it wasn’t fun!
Then someone I trusted referred my to PeopleFit USA. I never had anyone look at my overall fitness program. My coach really taught me about cardio training and the importance of rest as a component of a fitness program. She really busted through my “the harder the better” mindset. I liked having objective measures – keeping track of calories and heart rate – and checking in with my coach weekly.
She adjusted my workouts to my specific target heart rate zones which were less stressful than I had been doing on my own. I am now kinder to myself about how I work out. Instead of Spinning workouts all week long, I mix in treadmill and elliptical trainer workouts with the occasional hike or walking round of golf. I’m even doing circuit training with my weights. The variety keeps it fun and even at the ripe young age of 47, I was able to keep up with the 20 somethings on a glacier hike in New Zealand on my most recent vacation.
What I liked the most about this program is that I got even better results at a level that I perceived as easier and more flexible. I got to rest more often with no loss of results. In fact I’ve started losing weight again, my clothes are fitting better and it feels effortless to keep off.
My workouts now energize me, not burn me out. If you want to workout less, be less tired and still get results, then check into a Custom Fit Coaching Program with PeopleFit USA… it might be just what you’re looking for.”
~ Linda N., Attorney ~
“Just a quick note at the end of my Custom Fit Coaching Program to say thank you for your support and encouragement.
As a CPA with my own business, I find myself very busy and consequently somewhat sedentary. Although I exercised, my routine was inconsistent and I realized I needed and wanted support with my exercise program. When I decided to start a program, I though I would just use a personal trainer, mainly to help me be consistent and to stay on my program. What I didn't know was that the lack of cross-training, progression, objective feedback and my poor diet were also holding me back from reaching my goals. The PeopleFit USA Custom Fit Coaching Program was empowering, giving me the tools I needed to make effective exercise a permanent part of my life. I also learned how to eat healthfully to support my weight loss goal, without having to "diet."
After 24 weeks I lost 15 pounds and eliminated several poor health and fitness habits, replacing them with a good diet and a healthy lifestyle. The best part is that my coaching program ended almost two months ago and I am still on track with my program and continue seeing further results. I am running another 10k at the end of this month (my second one this year) and I feel terrific.”
Thanks again,
~ Steven Kerkstra, CPA ~
“In the past, I was inconsistent in my exercise because I couldn’t see that it was making any difference. When I would exercise, I did the same thing over and over again which produced boredom and burnout. I came to find out about PeopleFit USA by reading an article in our local newspaper about the program and the results one of their clients had achieved, which made me curious and I decided to call.
I valued many aspects of the Custom Fit Coaching Program: the one on one coaching provided direction, support, and accountability, and the use of technology (heart rate monitor and Caltrac) helped me to objectively monitor my progress and know that I was making the best use of my time. My Coach also emphasized variety and life-long benefits. All of these combined to help me view exercise as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. It has become habitual instead of something to do while I’m trying to lose weight.
I found PeopleFit USA to offer the most effective program I have ever been on for life-long fitness. It has been over a year since I finished the Custom Fit Coaching Program and I still exercise at least five days a week when I am home and as much as I can while traveling. Because of the variety of exercise choices, the heart rate monitor, and Caltrac, I am always aware of the efficacy of my exercise choices and calorie burn. It allows me to be much more efficient. Without losing a lot of weight, I did lose inches, so I know I lost body fat and gained lean muscle. Equally as important, I gained stamina and peace of mind.”
~ Carla Donaldson, School Principal ~
Stockton, CA
"I was exercising for several years and felt good about it, but I sometimes got distracted by "life" and didn't exercise as consistently as I wanted to. Also, I knew that what I was doing was healthy for me but I didn't see my body making the changes I would have liked. I was just going through the motions.
My initial concern about any program was being put on a diet or having a "drill sergeant" make me feel bad for not doing what I was supposed to be doing. I was looking for support and guidance to set up a fitness program that I could successfully continue the rest of my life - I am so happy that I found PeopleFit USA.
I was a bit intimidated by the Caltrac and heart rate monitor at first as I had never used anything like them. But my coach was supportive and encouraging and now I wouldn't dream of ever not using these tools. I am motivated to burn more calories and shake up my exercise routine and I understand the importance of exercise intensity, something I had never thought of before. I've made big changes to my exercise program - at 64 years of age I'm roller skating, and I love it!
Whenever I got discouraged my coach always gave positive reinforcement, encouraging me to look at what I had accomplished and helping me to overcome my challenges.
The best news of all came when I went on vacation after 12 weeks on the program. I went shopping and saw a pair of pants I wanted but the size left on the rack I was sure wouldn't fit me. I tried them on anyway and guess what? The pants fit perfectly and are now in my wardrobe at home. And another ten weeks later, my doctor says I am at my body's ideal weight. Boy do I feel great!
If you are looking for the tools and support to customize a fitness program specifically to your fitness level and goals, I recommend PeopleFit USA. Their program has given me everything I need to be fit and healthy for a lifetime."
~ Karen Shaw ~
Orange, CA
“I moved from an active lifestyle in Montreal to car-centered Los Angeles three years ago. When I noticed I was developing middle-age spread - and I wasn't even 35! - I decided it was time to do something. I joined a gym and started working out a couple of times a week, but I didn't notice any results and got discouraged. Plus I have a busy and irregular schedule, including traveling a few times a year. I couldn't find a way to fit in consistent exercise.
Then I enrolled in the Custom Fit Coaching Program. My coach transformed my workouts and my body! I told her all the reasons I couldn't work out regularly and she found solutions. Whatever my excuse, she had a way around it. It got so I had to work out. I had no excuses left.
She created different workouts for when I get to the gym, when I'm at home and when I'm on the road. She found ways for me to torture myself (ha ha) in a 15-minute workout with no equipment. She gave me new routines for the treadmill that improved my cardio strength. And she got me using the right weight machines to keep my body looking good.
Eight months and two dress sizes later (the right way this time) I feel great. I work out regularly. I've had to boost the amount of weights I press and my intensity on the treadmill because I am so much fitter. I notice that my work is better when I'm in good shape. I actually look forward to my workouts and find a way to fit them in.”
~ Joy Carroll, Pasadena, CA ~
“I worked with PeopleFit USA for a period of 12 weeks. During that 12 weeks I transformed my mind and body. I came to discover that there was power is making a choice for myself and major benefits to keeping a commitment to a personal fitness program for myself. I am athletic, but was not really doing a serious fitness program for a while and certainly had never done something like what PeopleFit USA offers before.
Once my coach explained the approach to me, I committed to a 12- week program. I set my personal fitness goals with her and agreed to start by increasing my exercise to three times a week. I shared with her that I wanted to shed a few extra pounds, enough so that I could realize my weight loss with how my clothes fit me. I agreed to weekly phone accountability with Heather and kept track of my progress by examining my food intake and monitoring my activity levels with the Caltrac and heart rate monitor.
My results were phenomenal. By the end of the 12 weeks I increased my mental and physical energy level to the point where I rarely felt a loss of energy or alertness. My coach's encouragement and fitness expertise showed me reasonable ways to achieve my goals without overdoing it. During the program, I even sprained my ankle so we adjusted my program to accommodate my injury and I still realized results from the exercises I was able to do. My biggest result was that I lost over 14 pounds and reduced my clothing size from a 14 to a 10. I am ecstatic! I know that I have unveiled many aspects of my best self through this program and continue with my exercise and food intake management to maintain the lifestyle that I have chosen for myself. For those of you who need a challenge to take yourself to another level of physical and mental awareness, this program is just what you are looking for.”
~ Mary Schulz ~
Paralegal |
