TRANSFORMATIONS & TESTIMONIALS

Transformations index > Patti

CONGRATULATIONS: Double placing with a 3rd place finishing in Open Figure Model tall and 2nd place in Figure Masters Model Tall at the NPAA, May 2013.

Some would call me a little crazy at times. But I call it dedicated!
I have been involved in the fitness industry for over 25 years now (yes you do the math...that would make me a veteran). I currently am a group fitness instructor, and have been since 1990. So many fitness styles of classes has come and gone, from high low aerobics to the now ever popular Zumba.

Back in 2005 I trained for my first Figure Bodybuilding show and absolutely fell in love with it. I did very well receiving both a First place in Tall Figure Class as well as a First in the Master Figure Class. Training was something that fuelled my life and pushed me to limits that I could have only imagined. Although after the show my life got busy and was unable to find the time to prepare for another show, until just recently.

Which brings me to this blog. I met Lisa through one of her clients, who just happens to be a co-worker. Right away Lisa and I clicked and after talking with her and learning her philosophies, I quickly made that commitment to do another competition. I left our meeting feel very excited and comfortable with my choice hiring Lisa as my coach. Lisa is one of the most genuine and sincere people that I know.

As I was approaching my 50th birthday I thought it would be a great milestone to get in my optimal shape once again. Although I am very committed to my workouts, I needed someone to be accountable to and to help me with my meal plans. Not only was Lisa this person, but she also very quickly became my motivator, encourager and friend. At any time did I need any clarification or validation, she was there for me. Lisa is very knowledgeable about her training and dial in for stage prep.

As the weeks went on and the dieting got more intense, I started to meet with Lisa more frequently. I would have training sessions with her that would literally "kick my butt". She pushed me to even higher limits that I thought were not possible for me. She showed me that I had the strength to do those heavy weighted walking lunges and that it was my head telling me that I could not do it, not my muscles. She gave me the confidence to push myself to such a higher level. I owe her forever for this new insight.

As we got closer to the competition, Lisa would spend the time with me to help with my posing and T-Walk. As a team we would all meet up once a month to practice the posing and T-walks together. Not only did this help with our nervousness, but created a warm team feeling. All the ladies were incredible. Lisa would send us all inspirational texts every day. It did not matter if she was away on holiday, working or ill, she would take this time to send us these texts to help keep us on the path to stage succession.

I feel very blessed to have met and worked with Lisa. Without her, as much as I am dedicated and love working out, I do not think I could have done it. I absolutely love her and would highly recommend her services at any time.

Lisa ROCKS!