Twelve weeks ago my life was very different. I needed assistance to climb stairs, get out of my car and couldn’t carry more than five pounds in my hands. I couldn’t even hold my little nephews without fear of dropping them or having days of pain and trouble walking afterward. I am only 47 years old and when I began, 82 pounds overweight. I’ve spent years going to doctors and pain clinics, week after week, taking medication after medication and dealing with the side effects. This took a toll on my family and me. And my weight, well… I was afraid that if I worked under a trainer I would not be understood and pushed or doubted as to my pain. I felt very fragile.
Ola has been wonderful! Really! He listened to how I was feeling and what my fears were and put them to rest not just with words, but by how he has treated me in the twelve weeks we have worked together.
I began in April and as of today, I have lost 29 pounds. I can not only climb my stairs, yesterday I jogged up them!! I don’t need help getting out of my car anymore, my head is clearer and I am managing my pain differently, not relying on heavy medication.
It’s a journey, and I still have rough days. Ola’s encouraging voice and kindness help me get through my barriers and push past my comfort zones. His positive outlook has rubbed off on me.
I am excited to see what the next year brings.
