I used to see myself as a lazy, fat person. I never worked out, never walked, never rode a bike and never able to wear the fashionable clothes that I sell and love so much... until I heard from my friend, Karen about Fitness 19 and its awesome rate. I decided to join, and then I met Eleazar. Who knew a personal trainer could be so personable? I always thought they'd be like drill sergeants at boot camp: "Get down and give me 20," without really caring about me as a person or what my fitness goals are. But Eleazar isn't like that. He encourages, supports and revitalizes me as no one else does. Slowly my life is changing. I wake up and I have a destination before I start work: the gym, where everyone is like Eleazar: supportive and friendly. I do my 30 minutes of cardio and the rest of my workout and that fat self -- the one who wanted to be lazy, who wanted to tell me I'm worthless, who wanted me to be a failure -- disappears with each drop of sweat. No longer lazy, I have the energy to run my store all day and night if need be. Also, thanks to Fitness 19 and my personal trainer, I know what and how to eat -- something I never quite did right. I keep a food diary, and Eleazar and I go over it and he suggests how I can improve my nutrition. In other words, I now have guidance as I work towards my fitness goals. I feel that the changes I am making in my day to day acivities are adding years to my life. I am on my way and closer to my goal each day and in mind, I've lost more fat than anyone can ever count. And that to me makes me feel great achievement and success for myself and for my career. Especially being a fashion boutique owner. Now I not only sell the clothes to my customers, I wear them too! I like myself and the way I look now ... imagine me saying that before I started with Eleazar. I sure can't! -- Jamie Sears Owner/Buyer Lulu Boutique 302 Baldwin Ave San Mateo, CA 94401 650.685.2038 415.912.3649 f www.luluboutique.com