Leslie B. — Another success story

I have been a dance teacher all my life, mainly dealing with children. When we moved to Pennsylvania two years ago, I decided I wanted to work with adults, teaching group exercise. It was a decision which was two fold — I needed some adult interaction and it would help me lose the extra 15 pounds I had somehow put on over the past few years.

Step One:  I needed a goal.
My husband asked me at the beginning of this year if I'd like to do a triathlon with him. The one he had chosen was the South Beach Triathlon in April — how could I say no! I was ready to ramp up my training — and the beautiful sun and surf were something to look forward to!

Step Two:  I would hire a personal trainer to help me with this endeavor.
I thought that if I had someone on top of my every move I would get into some intense training and get back on track. My husband and I met Linda at a talk that a previous client of hers gave and we were very impressed with their achievements.

What I thought I needed was completely wrong.

I have been working with Linda since March, and I can honestly say that I am just ready to start really training now — and looking forward to it! Linda helped me to understand if you can't get rid of all the "junk" we needlessly deal with and start to think of ourselves more as number one, none of the other goals you may have will materialize. I learned to feel happy with what I have accomplished thus far, because it is my time, my workouts and my life! Oh and by the way, the 15 pounds are gone.

I have completed the South Beach Sprint Triathlon and the Northeast Maryland Sprint Triathlon. As you can see from the skyline in the photo above, I also ran the Philadelphia Half Marathon this year.

My goal now is to complete a Half Iron Man Triathlon by the time I am 50 next year! I am sure with my new outlook on myself and being healthy, and Linda's inspirational support — I'll be crossing that finish line!