I met Reggie Allen on Saturday March 12, after walking out of Dunkin's Donut with 2 honey glazed donuts in my hands When I walked into the Mind B4 Body Fitness Studio, I inquired about working out with a personal trainer and if there were any spaces available. I left that day signing a contract that I will begin a life-style change that would include healthy eating habits, and exercising regularly. I did not agree upon any type of dieting program.

My first day working out with Reggie consisted of completing a profile and getting measurements. I was so excited, overjoyed and determined until that moment  of truth came. When I stepped onto the scale.

On March 24, I weighed in at 175 lbs. and my body fat was 39.2%.  My emotions went hay-wired.  I couldn't believe what I saw.  I cried, I screamed, I shouted and then I finally said it must be true.  The scales don't lie.  I accepted my weight.  I accepted the fact that I was 45 lbs. overweight.  What was I going to do?!!!!

Reggie said to me....Mind before body and when you get your mind to agree, the body will change.

I started working out twice a week. Until the second week, I said to Reggie.  I don't feel anything. Reggie informed me that I was going through the conditioning phase, so be patience. NOTE: Your personal trainer is there for you and he listens to everything you say. Reggie then suggested adding another workout day.  I agreed and that's when I began to feel the fruit of my labor.  Muscles on my body that had not been worked in a very long time got a wake up call.  They were burning....burn baby burn.  The more I workout, the more I became determined to become fit.  I looked forward to coming in and seeing familiar faces and being greeted by a trainer who says...Are you ready to workout and my reply was. Yes, I'm ready. As the pounds were melting away, my self esteem rose.  My perception of what I wanted to look like became a reality. Today, I have lost 31lbs., my body fat is 28% and I am the healthiest I have ever been.

Thank you Reggie for helping me to restore my confidence, making healthier food choices and helping me to become fit for life. You have inspired me and I only hope that I can inspire others by being an example.

God bless you,
Sylvia