What were your reservations before you started with me? 

Cost, worried about a “mean” trainer, scared of not fitting in at the gym, and a big one: not believing in myself. I didn’t think I was the “type” who could be into fitness or actually make any significant fitness-related accomplishments.

Where were you before you coached with me? What were your struggles?

My weight has yo-yo’d my whole life which always had a huge effect on my self esteem. In my mid-20s I found myself living in an unfamiliar city, stuck in an unfulfilling marriage, and I had gotten to my highest weight ever. I was miserable, I didn’t even know how miserable at the time! Luckily I was able to pull myself out of that and I started losing weight on my own, but it was unfamiliar territory and I hit a brick wall mentally and emotionally. I knew I needed outside help to be able to keep moving forward.

What was the breakthrough you had during our coaching? 

SO many things!! Firstly, there are amazingly friendly/loving trainers out there who use POSITIVE reinforcement. Also, learning proper form and how to build muscle, discovering new yummy FILLING meal plans, and most importantly: totally changing my mindset/perspective to help me overcome my mental struggles. Jaclyn taught me to “chase the fear,” so that’s what I’ve been doing – and now I feel like I’ve accomplished SO much more than I ever would’ve even dreamed of. It’s an incredible feeling.

What are the actual specific results that you got so far?

*Before I was bloated and unfit, but now I’m in shape and have actual muscle definition which is SUPER exciting and motivating for me – especially when people comment on it – that’s a first! It’s not just looks though, it’s also my actual physical progress. For example, I’ve started training for a half marathon, which is HUGE!!! I’ve never, ever been a runner and always thought I was terrible at it. Come to find out, I’m actually pretty good! I NEVER would’ve discovered that if I didn’t “chase the fear” and have this newfound drive to take on challenges. It’s incredibly liberating. *Before I was fearful of trying new things, but now I am learning to face my fears head on and use the opportunity to grow physically and mentally. And because of that SO many doors have opened that I wouldn’t have expected in 100 years! It’s an indescribable feeling. *Before I was emotionally stagnant, scared and insecure, but now I’m more confident than ever before. I have healthy boundaries and expectations and I can see the positive impact I have on others around me which is probably more rewarding than anything else.

Who would you recommend this for? 

Literally anyone! I can’t imagine someone who couldn’t benefit from it!

General Review 

I am so so so grateful to have found Jaclyn and to be working with her! I’ve grown so much, inside and out, into a person who I’m truly happy to be! I’m now so grateful to be me and can’t wait to see what my future holds!