When I began this journey back into fitness, I was at a place in my life where I really wanted to try to turn my life around and make a significant change. Over the years my fitness level had steadily declined because of injuries that landed me at the doctor's office or in bed. I put on over 15 pounds and stopped doing the things I loved, like weight training, hiking, kayaking, and skiing. I even stopped hanging out with dear friends because we shared these activities, only I wasn't anymore.

My life had become filled with excessive amounts of work (to fill the time) and lying around the house. I really was ready to commit to making a change and I knew I couldn't do it alone. I signed up for personal training with Team America Fitness, because I knew I needed help.

There were injuries, muscle imbalances, loss of balance and flexibility issues to consider. I didn't really know what to expect or how far the training would take me. Initially, it was difficult working through the muscle fatigue from doing activities I wasn't use to, but my trainers were there every step of the way to support and encourage me to complete each and every exercise, even through the 'burn'.

They really kept me reaching for more, something I had stopped doing. Along the way, my body began to transform and it was thrilling to see and feel the monthly, to weekly, to daily changes taking place. I would shout out "I did it!" as I found myself able to do something I hadn't done before, like complete over 30 regular push-ups!

I gained a tremendous support system that moved me from overweight and out of shape, to healthy, fit and active! I am so proud of the successes I have gained by making the commitment to get my body and health back! I am so thankful for my incredible trainers,