I am a 33 year old mother of two and a high school Human Anatomy & Physiology teacher. I started training with James at James Your Personal Trainer in January of 2008. I decided that after years of putting my family's needs before my own that it was time to invest in myself. I have had a gym membership for about 10 years, but I rarely utilized it and easily made excuses why I couldn't make it to the gym on most days. When I began training with James eight months ago, I had 23% body fat, no muscle tone, and a terrible diet. I expected that James would help me to lose weight and get in shape, but I never thought that he would completely change the way I thought about diet and exercise. His emphasis on the importance of nutrition in addition to strength and cardiovascular training was evident during our initial consultation. I now have 12% body fat and have lost 20lbs of fat. But most importantly I feel great all the time. I have increased energy that is consistent throughout the day. I handle stress more effectively, and I am a happier and more confident person. I initially felt guilty for taking time away from my family in order to train, but I quickly realized that my happiness and well-being benefited them as well. My children are proud of my accomplishments, they are happy because there mom is happy, and we are all living a healthier lifestyle.