Normal People Wanting To Live A More Healthful Life

Of all the people we employ to teach us a skill or technique, there are a select few that actually take ownership and whom care about our growth and achievement as much as we do... for that I thank you.

Of all the people we choose to lead us in a certain direction or down a certain path, there are a select few who actually lead us by example... for that I thank you.

Of all the people who we meet in our lives, there are a select few who leave an impression on us and make a difference in our lives, and you are absolutely one of them... for that I thank you.

Of all the people... ok, no more... hopefully you get the gist!!

Okay, just one more... Mel, YOU are one of a select few that will always have a special place in my heart. I will always be grateful to you, because it took YOU to help me get off the bench and finally back in the game... and that's the best damn feeling ever!!!

I'm so grateful... thank you Mel O'Keefe from the bottom of my heart.

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I was in an exercise rut before Mel got my head in the game. I had always gone to the gym and attended classes - body pump, body step, kick boxing, and pilates. I gave them what I thought was my best shot but stopped seeing progress. At the beginning of 2006, I even added spinning to my routine, but still did not see any real results. I thought I was in great shape. I also thought I could eat whatever I wanted and maintain or lose weight. I was wrong.

I finally decided enough was enough, not quite sure what led me to the decision except for the fact that I thought I probably needed to change my routine if I was ever going lose weight and change my body fat composition. A friend of mine used Mel to help her improve her speed for marathon running. She suggested I try Mel out for a session to see if we could work together. Boy, was I scared. I certainly wasn't in the same category as a marathon runner.

After my first session I felt that Mel could really help me achieve some goals. After 6 months with Mel, I can honestly say I am in the best shape ever. I was never a runner before, and now I am training for a half marathon. I have gone down two sizes in my jeans. Mel has motivated me both physically and mentally. He has customized my exercise routine to give me just the right amount of challenge, without killing me (at least on most days!). Mel has helped me to reach my goals, and to set a higher standard for my exercise routine. I am no longer just going through the motions at the gym. I think I am finally out of my exercise rut!

Thanks Mel!

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I was "skinny" all of my pre-children years and involved in many sports activities. Then, the trials and excitement of a family combined with working and all of a sudden less time existed for those jogs and workouts. My weight went up about 30 pounds slowly over a number of years. So, I was ready to take action and join a gym again. I had to consider this action just as important as my family time and work... I had to schedule it. So, after about one month of faithfully going 3-4 times a week for an hour to East Shore Athletic Club and doing my own routine... nothing really happened. Then, I had my consult with Mel. He listened to my goals, established my baseline health data and designed a program for me to adhere to on my own physical activity as well as watching my nutrition/calorie intake. Mel provided numerous ways to arrange and re-arrange my routine, shift weights, alter cardio exercise and encouraged me to be there as often I could.

Every so many weeks, he'd check on how I was doing. I greatly appreciate the "virtual" guiding hand that Mel has provided in getting me back into the clothing size that I wore a few years ago. I know his ideas to help me prepare an organized yet changing workout routine with different intensity levels was the backbone to my success. I appreciate your knowledge, achievable goal setting to maximize performance, how to handle boredom tactics and most of all... your motivating enthusiasm!! Thanks Mel!!!

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