Client Testimonial - Mike

My foray into the world of fitness began for different reasons than most.  Yes, I had been grossly over weight; living a predominantly sedentary lifestyle off fast and junk foods.  That all changed a year and a half ago when I was diagnosed as diabetic.  It didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why, so I made drastic changes to my eating habits.  The results were remarkable.  Within a year I had lost over 50 lbs and was back to a weight of 150 that I thought I would never see again.  There was one problem that I hadn’t considered.  My weight loss had been uncontrolled.  I was still carrying a bit of a gut and had lost a lot of muscle.

Merely adding exercise didn’t seem enough.  I decided weight training was likely the best bet.  I briefly toyed with the idea of joining a local gym and working on my own.  Being the proverbial middle aged weakling, I knew that I would be intimidated by the muscle bound younger crowd that populated our local gyms.  Besides, I decided that as I had never participated in this kind of activity I should have some professional one on one guidance in getting started. 

I had been following Mark Young’s columns in the Hamilton Spectator and liked what I read.  We arranged a meeting and struck an instant rapport.  I interviewed several other Personal Trainers both much closer to my home.  For various reasons I finally decided on Nutrex Solutions in spite of the fact that it would require a twice weekly commute into Hamilton.

Mark presented himself as a knowledgeable and caring instructor.  One who was not there to flaunt his own personal prowess but someone who was there to guide and assist me in my quest.  I liked the depth and scope of his program and found it all encompassing.  Nutrition is as equally important as is the physical workouts.  He also took into consideration my other physical problems.  I liked the individual attention.  I was also impressed with the neat, clean and well equipped facility.

With great patience he has helped me refine my eating habits to match my weight training goals.   With Mark’s motivation I am doing more than I ever dreamed possible; pushups, chin ups, weight lifting.  He also has me doing regular cardio workouts.  I’ve never felt better in my life.  Many of my previous ailments are either under control or all but gone; arthritis; gout and my sugar levels are back to normal.

As with any student, the time came when I had to go off on my own.  If a teacher has succeeded, his pupil will take what he has learned and incorporate it into his lifestyle.  It was with a pang of regret that I ended the twice weekly sessions opting for a monthly consulting plan.  I expected to get a list of exercises and be sent on my way.  I didn’t expect Mark to have the time to give me much more during our monthly session.  How wrong I was.  He still monitors my weekly food intake and exercise regime; questioning certain entries, offering advice and suggestions where improvement could be gained.  With the assistance of his online videos, I have been trying new more advanced routines. 

The team at Nutrex Solutions has helped me achieve a major lifestyle change at 55.  Who would have believed it!  With their continued support and encouragement it’s a lifestyle I hope to maintain.

Thanks Mark

Michael Wm Fitzgerald,
Waterford, ON

Posted: October 1st, 2008 at 06:13pm By: mark