Living Fit For Life: Success Story: Lisa 

I met Lisa at our church where she is in charge of the Tree House Kids program. I love Lisa’s heart for children and all those that she comes in contact with. Lisa is just such a beautiful person both inside and out.

Lisa was looking for someone to help her work on implementing a fitness regimen into her schedule when she contacted me. Lisa and I sat down during the consultation and problem solved ways that she could slowly begin to incorporate a training plan into her current eventful life.

It was during summer when Lisa and I met and we were able to get outside and workout together. Lisa wanted to have a way to workout with me when we weren’t together so I would let her video me doing the exercises I incorporated into her training plan.

Lisa shares more about that here: “ Michelle has allowed me to record our training sessions so I could duplicate them at home.  She is very motivational with her own health and wellness program.  Besides the fact that there is something very intimate about praying with the person you are working with, that takes new meaning to emotional health”.

Lisa began forming a schedule that consisted of  a weight training, cardio and flexibility plan. I was able to meet Lisa where she was at and help progress in her training.

A positive mindset and coaching helped Lisa stay consistent with her goals. Lisa talks about this positivity and attitude here:  “Michelle regularly checks in through text messages, encourages me through Facebook posts and her own positive attitude. Michelle always changes things up, encourages you to move ahead or not if you aren’t ready.”  

Lisa was also able to take the information that was shared during our sessions and in the online private group for my Live Fit Women’s Fitness clients and apply it to her life. She talks about that here: “ I love the articles that Michelle shares on facebook regarding recipes and the challenges she gives us regarding sharing what we are eating too.  I actually won a fitness session from her for doing this challenge”.

Lisa even involved her family with cooking new meals.  Lisa realized: “ I have learned that fitness is a way of life, not just a binge to lose weight.  I have also learned that my entire family has to eat the way that I do and promote to them as well the importance of some sort of exercise routine”.

It was such a joy working with you Lisa and I am so proud of how you made this a lifestyle!!

You can continue to read Lisa’s Testimony here: “ My name is Lisa Glaser and I am a 50 year old female.  I have never been overweight but have reached my weight limit and knew that I needed to do something and fast.  That’s when I reached out to Michelle Volpe.  I needed a good routine that could become a way of life, not just a 30 day weight loss program.  I have to admit, that I have fallen off the wagon a few times but manage to catch myself and get back on.  I do notice that when I don’t meet with Michelle that’s when I have the most problems.  She manages to keep me accountable for my eating/exercising habits through motivation and just her gentle presence.

One of the things I enjoy the most about working with Live Fit, is that you can take these exercise routines anywhere.  Over the summer, she helped me develop a routine that I could utilize while camping.  

I feel like this has to be a complete way of life through food and weight training and with help of God and Michelle, we will do this together.  

My goal is to be stronger, healthier and just feel better about myself overall.  I have lost a few pounds and several inches but I think it’s more about my self-evaluation rather than a number on the scale.

I encourage anyone who needs this accountability, to contact Michelle and sit down and discuss your goals with her”.   

Thanks For Sharing Lisa!

Living Fit For Life: Success Story: Rachel

 I met Rachel through LoveCanton Church way back when I first started Live Fit Women’s Fitness. I loved her zest for life and genuine personality. We instantly hit it off and trained for a turkey trot 5kt together.

It was after Rachel had her first daughter she was ready to start working out again and she contacted me.

During our consultation Rachel was trying to decide if Live Fit was a good fit for her.

She recalls a conversation from our consultation: “Michelle said something that has stuck with me. She said, “Big goals are great and really helpful, but I want you to set one goal every day and work towards that.” That completely changed my attitude and approach. That’s what has helped me stick with my training regimen and not get frustrated. I also love that Michelle keeps my workout routine fresh. I get bored really easily, so her constantly switching things up has been perfect for me.

Rachel and I met on a weekly and monthly basis. I worked around her schedule and was able to set up plans tailored to her hectic lifestyle as a new mom. When we weren’t meeting I would check in with her.

Rachel enjoyed the accountability piece of our partnership together. She explains a little how it works here: “ She’s always texting me verses, quotes, songs, recipes, etc. I love it! She makes me want to do something on the days that it would be easy to come up with excuses not to work out. She’s also set up a private Facebook group for all of us clients where we can check in after workouts, ask for prayer requests, and share in successes.”

As Rachel progressed through her training regimen she had some minor setbacks that we worked through together. We were able to persevere through these and celebrate her victories together.

Rachel shares how the encouragement helped her stay motivated during her exercise program: “She’s always encouraging me to keep going! I had to start a new medication that my doctor warned me would make me sick, and she has been both empathetic and encouraging. I missed a lot of workouts this month, but she’s kept me from getting discouraged and helped me persevere. Additionally, when I hit my first goal, she celebrated with me but followed it up with encouragement to add weight for lifting and add time to my cardio. She didn’t let me get stagnant”.

Rachel has learned how to implement the time we shared together into living a fit and healthy lifestyle. I really love what she has taken away and applied to her life through our sessions.

I love this Victory she shares: “Michelle constantly reminds me that fitness is a lifestyle not a quick fix. She’s helped me to realize that it’s as important to my health as eating and sleeping. Fitness is crucial, not optional. Healthy habits have become just another part of life, and I feel so much better as a result. For example, it’s become more relaxing to put the baby in a stroller, grab the dog’s leash, and head out for a walk than to sit and watch TV. I feel much more productive and better at the end of the day when I do that”.

Rachel and I talked about how “abs are made in the kitchen. That we eat to work out and don’t work out to eat.”

She reaches for avocados and carrots these days instead of buffalo dip!

Thanks for sharing in your success with us Rachel and Living Fit for life!

 Rachel Hunka and her husband Corey live in Canton, Ohio with  their precious two girls. They recently launched a church called 3rd Street Community Church. When Rachel isn’t mothering her two little ones or helping at church, she is on the side-lines coaching the Malone Cheerleaders. 

You can connect with Rachel on

Twitter: @msrachelelyse

Instagram: @msrachelelyse

Facebook: Rachel Elyse Hunka

Website: https://rachelelyse.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Living Fit For Life: Success Story : Jen Kauffman

I first met Jen at a bible study and we became friends quickly. She grew up in West Branch on a dairy farm and shared a similar love for running like me. Jen is a busy wife and mom of four (Blake 11, Mason 8, Kariyas 6, and Aniela 4).

Jen approached me looking or help to get out of a fitness rut that she had become stuck in.

As I began to work with Jen we really focused on incorporating strength training along with a three month training plan for an upcoming half-marathon that she was training for.

Jen started to lift consistently and loved having the training programs to keep her on track.

Jen Writes:

“ I didn’t have to think about what I was going to do that day, it was already laid out for me. I felt like I was working towards a certain outcome and that was exciting”.

As Jen progressed in her training program she started to see the benefit of consistent weight training.

I love this victory she shares:

“Michelle made me realize the importance of lifting weights. My fitness was lots of running and cardio before I started working with her. I’ve never felt better about how I look since I started lifting. I have more control over my weight and my confidence about myself has increased”.

Jen learned that as she turned fitness into her daily routine living that she is was a much happier and pleasant person if she got her workout in. It’s her time and she can’t live without it! It recharges her to care for her family. It prepares her to have strong arms for the tasks ahead of her each day.

Jen has also learned the importance of healthy portions and has enjoyed content I provide my clients in a private online group.

Jen states: “Her posts on the facebook page have been informative about healthy portions. I love that they aren’t long articles but sometimes just what she is doing at home. I love her transparency with her own fitness journey. It makes it real”.

Jen enjoyed the check-in’s via text message as they helped her keep going. She loved being encouraged if she felt off track or had a rough day. It helped her learn healthy habits that she has continued over the last two years.

I love how Jen took the knowledge she learned from her sessions to grow both in strength and confidence. Jen used the information I provided  and has created healthy habits and a solid foundation keeping her feeling healthy and strong for all the adventures, love and memories she makes with her family of five! Way to Live fit for Life, Jen. Thanks, for sharing your story!