TRANSFORMATIONS & TESTIMONIALS

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CONGRATULATIONS: Suzanne - Double placing with a 2nd place finishing in Novice Figure Model tall at the NPAA, September 2012 and 2nd place in Figure Masters Model at the IDFA, October 2012.

Despite being no stranger to the gym over the last several years, I wasn't where I wanted to be physically - which also translated into emotionally for me.
I have been "active" for years but not consistently and not at the level I knew I could be - but somehow never quite could reach on my own.

After meeting two ladies at a retreat who were embarking on a fitness competition training path of their own–and one of whom has since become a very good friend - I decided to challenge myself and see how far I could go - could I train to the best of my ability and actually don the shoes and suit and strut my stuff on that stage?! It had been a bucket list item for years but I never had the confidence, diligence - or support - to actually do it before!

I knew I couldn't do it on my own so set out to find a coach and trainer who was well versed in getting someone like me to the stage. Through research I found Schirok Hard Bodies and going through the website, something just clicked. I contacted Lisa and she met with me shortly afterwards. I knew immediately that she was perfect for me and the transformation that I was to undergo.

Through 16 weeks of constant support - daily check-ins, updated workout schedules and diet planning, Lisa got me on stage twice, in both the NPAA and the IDFA and I managed to place second in the categories I entered - I was absolutely thrilled! This from the girl who had always been a little overweight and has always suffered from stage fright! While I was super nervous about "performing" onstage, I had no qualms about my physique as I trusted Lisa completely and she knew exactly how to get me stage ready! To be honest, she knows my body better than I know it which is pretty amazing!

Lisa talked me off the ledge a few times during the last couple of prep weeks before the show and was there for me any time I needed her - I can honestly say some of my fellow competitors actually voiced their envy.

I am working with Lisa now over my off season and she knows the areas I need to give extra attention to so has designed my program accordingly. I am very excited about this time as well as my prep time in the new year so I can hit the stage again in the spring and bring an even better package to the stage!

Lisa inspires me to give 100% and to be the best I can be. Not only have I changed physically through this journey, I have changed emotionally as well. I have discovered self confidence and self esteem. Setting lofty goals and actually reaching them with the encouragement and guidance that Lisa provides - I can't express how grateful I am to her.

I am blessed to have found such an amazing personal trainer/ coach, mentor and best of all...friend.