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Paige Coates

Sep 6, 2011   //   by Allison Ethier   //   Blog, Testimonials  //  No Comments

Paige is a very responsible, motivated mom at the tender age of 22.  A few years earlier, she had done her ‘chocolate milk’ diet to get herself down to a very low weight prior to getting pregnant with her son.  Although her method worked, it was not a diet that was manageable (or healthy) over the long haul. While most young adults of her age are out partying, she decided to get back on track with her health, and to lose her post pregnancy weight in a more balanced and sustainable manner.

Paige was able to find the balance in her school life, family life, still be able to prepare her meals, meals for her family,  and commute 45 minutes each way to train 4x per week.

Her commitment to the goal is what has brought her so much success in 4 months.

You can read her own story below.

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After giving birth to my son, I gained over 50 pounds. I was upset with myself, not even wanting to leave the house not even take pictures with my son. I was embarrassed of what I looked like and what I thought about myself. Every day was a struggle, getting up not having anything that fit. Sweaters became my best friend. At Christmas there were a lot of family pictures that were being taken and when I saw what I looked like, I became depressed crying every day about what I looked like. I thought all the time about how I was going to do something about it, but I didn’t have the push I needed.

When Allison posted on facebook looking for someone to be personally trained by her. I thought about what a miracle it would be if that was me and decided, what do I got to lose. I wrote to her, sent her picture and got it! I can’t even being to describe how I felt when I got the news. As I started training I thought wow, am I going to be able to do this. Allison kept me going. She gave me the exact push I needed. When I would be sitting at home craving something, I would get an email that kept me right on tract. Oh how I love those emails and still honestly read them often. The training was fun, hard but she kept it interesting. She was easy to talk to just like a good friend. Allison gave me all I needed for my diet and even made me a diet program based on what I liked.

As the training continued the better and better I felt about myself. Today the training is finished, its been a whole month. I have not falling into old habits. Allison placed me in the right direction to being healthy and I guess you could say helped me find my confidence that I had lost. I have lost 25 pounds. I am proud of what I look like and who I am. If it wasn’t for Allison I would not have felt the sun on my skin this year. I even went out and bought a bathing suit that I love and love the way I look in it. I am finally looking forward to the waterslides, lots of pictures with my son and most of all being able to enjoy every moment of life. I am happy.  I want to say Thank you but even that wouldn’t describe how great full I am to have had the experience I did with Allison. You are an amazing personal trainer, a great friend and definitely a good teacher! You changed my life, Thank you.

Paige Coates

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Sylvie Dubois = SuperMom of 3!

Aug 31, 2011   //   by Allison Ethier   //   Blog, Testimonials  //  No Comments

Sylvie, a young mom of 3 children, came to me about a year ago.  She and her daughter signed up for group training.  I think the results speak for themselves.  Sylvie’s body is a now a shadow of her former self.  I remember when we began she could barely do 5 stationary lunges with support – now she can do jump squats, and multiple sets of walking lunges and full body pushups!

She has gone from a size 16 down to a size 8-9!

Sylvie has now set some higher goals for herself, and with her unyielding dedication,  I am confident she will achieve them.

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I started gaining weight after the birth of my first child . As years went by and after having a second and a third child, I continued to gain weight.  As I got older, it was only getting worse weight was creeping on and it only got harder to loss. I had tried training before. I trained for a full year but got discourage as I did not see any changes. My first child was getting married and as mother of the bride this meant that many pictures would be taken. I hated to see myself in photos. I hated the way I looked and felt. It was at that time that my youngest daughter told me that her old math teacher was starting as a personal trainer and convinced me that we should both start training together. I had already a very busy schedule with work, school and my son’s sports. The only time I could possibly train on a constant basic was very early in the morning and told myself who would ever want to start working that early in the morning. Well we talk and met with Allison and she planned her schedule to fit us in, at a time that was convenient for me.

 

I was really worried the first day. I was completely out of shape. How would I survive a training from someone in great shape like Allison. Well I did.  I enjoyed every minute of it and every drop of sweat. Allison took the time to find my weakness and evaluate my overall fitness level. She started us off slowly modifying the exercises so I could also do them. She slowly introduced changes in my nutrition one change at a time and eventually planned my nutrition plan based on my likes and dislikes. She adapted the workout program when I was hurt so I could keep training while also allowing me get better at the same time.

 

Allison is more than a personal trainer. She is a friend and a great motivator.  She is there to keep you focused and to keep you moving forward.

 

My family doctor could not believe the changes I went thru in such a short period.  I am even surprised myself at the changes.  I received pictures taken at a party last week and I actually had to look twice at a picture to really realize that it was me in that picture. I could not believe how much I changed.

 

I now feel in better shape that I ever have been. I have more energy, I feel great and I have so much more confidence.
Thank you Allison, without you there is no way I would be where I am today.
Sylvie Dubois

 

Sylvie - June 10, 2010

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5 June 2011

Sarah Benischek

Aug 29, 2011   //   by Allison Ethier   //   Blog, Testimonials  //  No Comments

Bodybuilding.com – $100, 000 Transformation Contest

In 12 short weeks, Sarah was able to transform her body into her best shape ever.   With some guidance, and good programming she set her sights really high. Sarah entered the Bodybuilding.com Bodyspace $100, 000 Transformation challenge.  You are welcome to visit her Bodyspace Profile.

She always stuck to the plan, checked in regularly, we made tweeks and adjustments as necessary to get to her goal.   She was amongst some of the most ‘transformed’ individuals, and ended up taking home 2nd place!
Sarah even set up a photoshoot for herself as a reward for all her hard work.  Some of her photos are posted below in the blog.

Congratulations Sarah – you did an amazing job!

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In the summer of 2010 I came across Allison Ethier’s FaceBook page. I was so amazed by her physique that I immediately wrote her a message practically begging her for advice and help! It turned out that Allison was preparing to start an online training service and she was interested in taking me on as one of her first online clients! I was so excited!

Now Allison had her work cut out for her that’s for sure. I was 29 years old, stay-at-home mom of two small children. My first pregnancy in 2004 I gained 60+lbs with my daughter. And my second pregnancy in Dec. 2007 I had gained 70+lbs with my son. I had had a severe injury to my left ankle leaving me with 75-80% range of motion, and later I discovered I had TWO hernia’s that would need eventual repair! When I came to Allison I weighed a 153lbs after packing on 20lbs through the winter and spring. I was currently working out and running on an average of 3-4 days a week! But I was lacking knowledge of the right combination of diet and exercise.

Allison worked steadily and patiently with me for the next three months. I am married to a United States Marine and longed to be fit by Oct. 28, 2010 for our Marine Corps Ball. It’s a formal birthday celebration of the Marine Corps ball where all the ladies get to dress up and wear beautiful gowns! So Allison created a diet and training schedule for me and adjusted it as the date drew nearer. I ended up fitting in a size 2 dress weighing 126lbs and had the time of my life!! And thanks to Allison’s hard work and sincere interest in my goal I got see what it was like to feel FIT and beautiful! Needless to say my husband was thrilled!

 


Marine Corps Ball Oct. 2010 126lbs (size 2 gown)

Almost 2 days after the ball I had scheduled my operation for my hernia repair surgery. As you can guess my training came to a screeching halt. But Allison stuck with me encouraging me through my recovery period. She even went as far as creating a new diet to aid in my recovery but maintain what progress we had made prior to surgery. For the next 6 weeks I was down for the count. But she never gave up on me. She would check in just to see how I was doing and how the recovery was coming along. And that meant the world to me!

12 pounds later my recovery was finally ending in the middle of December 2010. And of course with New Years steadily approaching I too looked at setting my new goals for the upcoming year. This was it! I happen to be turning the big 30 on New Years as well! I had no time to loose! I couldn’t stand the thought of loosing everything Allison and I had worked towards!

About this time I was introduced to BodyBuilding.com through a friend. And they (BB.com) were having a 12 week Transformation Challenge to kick of the New Year.  After my surgery I was lacking the motivation to what felt like starting ALL OVER again due to my weight gain and limited movement after the surgery. I knew I had to enter this contest. And with Allison’s help, finishing the contest with huge results was possible. I just kept thinking back to before my surgery and that size 2 ball gown!

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It’s been an tough road! And I am sure I haven’t been the easiest client to work for given my health issues and limited time. But Allison is a fighter! A true champion never says die, and doesn’t know the meaning of the word quit! Even when I felt like giving up on me, Allison would come up with creative tools and ideas to keep me motivated to press on. Her words of encouragement made me push myself further than I ever dreamed possible. And now I have the body I have always wanted. With Allison’s guidance and help I have been able to recreate my body into a solid foundation that we can build upon. And I am just thrilled to see where we take it next!

-I must thank my Lord Jesus Christ for making our bodies with the capability to loose weight and build muscle! Without His masterful engineering none of this would even be possible! He created those healthy and whole foods we need! He is what make all things possible!

He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17

And thank you Allison for all your guidance and knowledge on how to train and diet effectively. I can’t wait to see where we go from here! I am so glad God has crossed our paths! Many many thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May I use what I have learned to further the hope in others! And a spirit of humility never depart from me. As I approach my fitness dreams day by day, may I always remember where I came from and ALWAYS remain approachable!

Press on!

Sarah Benischek

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