Client Testimonial

Thank you Stacy for one of the most moving emails I have ever received!

At nearly 47 years old, my clock is ticking faster then ever and I can’t afford to waste any more time. My goal (and it truly is of absolute importance to me…) is to participate in one of next years figure competition. It’s always been a dream of mine but through you…and because of you…it has become a reality that “EVEN I” can do it. You may have once told me you are not our cheer leader but rather our trainer but you lady have always, ALWAYS been my biggest and most loyal fan…you made me feel like I could do ANYTHING!! There were definitely times during this “life changing” experience when I got deeply discouraged, but one little pep talk from you and I was on fire again, knowing full well I too, could be on that stage giving it my all. AND…because of you, last week was a week that I’ll never soon forget…I was on the top of world!! I finally broke down and went shopping!! I was finally tired of what all my dress pants looked like as they gathered around my waist from the belts I suddenly found I needed to wear…tired of holding my jeans up when running across a parking lot for fear they’d fall down if I didn’t…tired of people saying I’ve gotten too skinny but only because they couldn’t see the new and improved “toned” me underneath my now baggy clothes…tired of not looking professional or successful enough to buy new clothes…tired of not finding anything in my closet anymore that would flatter my figure but instead make me feel sloppy and unattractive…and the list goes on… So…I broke free the checkbook locks and went shopping. Kevin and I had a wedding to go to and I, for the first time, was going to meet a long time friend of Kevin’s. Not only did I want to knock Kevin’s socks off but I wanted his friend to think Kevin had done ok. With new clothes that would take me through a week of changes and something special for the wedding, this is what I received…the day after my shopping spree I came to work and the first thing I heard was…”WOW! Yummy!” From someone else…”Dang, don’t you look hot!” From another…”How do I get in touch with this trainer of yours?” And my dearest friend…”OH MY GOSH!! I had no clue Stacy!! You’ve had it all covered up with baggy worn out clothes!! Yesterday you just looked skinny…today I want to look like you! Will you help me??” And then the wedding…Kevin about fell to his knees and said I had never in 4 1/2 years looked so great! You should have seen him Noel…never has he looked more proud or have I ever felt more loved standing at his side! With his arm constantly around me, introducing me to everyone he knew, I don’t think I ever once looked at him when he wasn’t smiling. And his friend…yeah…that too was cool…he said to Kevin, “Now I know why you never introduced her to me before…you thought I’d try and steal her away. Nice job man! Far cry from what you came from!!” I think he was talking about Kevin’s ex-wife, who I’ve always thought was pretty. Anyway…All I guess I’m trying to say is thank you Noel…thank you for everything! I will be asking for your help again and when I do, I hope you’ll take me back with open arms and help me make the rest of my dream come true.

You may have “secretly” been my cheerleader, but you’ve also always been my inspiration, my hope, my idol and an absolute unbelievable, dynamite, incredible, fantastic kick ass trainer that not only do I respect and trust completely but a trainer that I’d refer hands down to anyone!! Needless to say…I need you Noel and NEVER in my wildest dreams would I seek anyone else to replace you.

Multiple Sclerosis and Staying Healthy

Sometimes life reaches out and gives you a swift kick. I have had MS for 25 years and actually have done very well. By well, I mean I'm still walking and many of us have lost that ability. Don't get me wrong, I've lost the ability to do many of the things I enjoy like water skiing, snow skiing, racquetball, aerobics or just running in the backyard with my grandchildren or puppies. My balance is very unstable and sometimes I look like I'm drunk when I walk. I was always bumping into things, even falling down, talk about embarrassing. For years I had trouble sleeping because my legs hurt so badly. But Lord, I AM so very grateful for what I DO have.

Two years ago I had an event in my life that I was sure would totally crush me. I just didn't know how I was going to keep going. I let myself go. I wasn't eating or exercising right and I felt terrible emotionally and physically. I needed to do something. I told Noel I needed her help. And boy, did she help me! She said I wasn't eating enough (how could that be?) and all the wrong things plus exercising too much and incorrectly. Now all of you would laugh at what I call working out. It's not close to what the rest of the world does for exercising but I had my weights, treadmill and stationary bike.

Immediately after I started eating and exercising correctly, I started sleeping (joy!) and felt 100% better. I had more than enough to eat and Noel put foods into my diet that I liked.

She took my limited ability to do things, added a ball and bands to the rest of my equipment and I had my own gym. I look forward to her workouts for me because I can accomplish the workout she prescribes. I can't tell you the difference the program has made in my life. I'm stronger, don't fatigue as easily but the best thing is that my balance is so much better. I can even do squats now without holding on to something. I lost 10.5 inches and 15 lbs which was too much weight loss so Noel gave me all day cheats on Saturday - the best day of the week!- and I gained three lbs - perfect for me.

So Noel is my diet coach for life. By that I mean she will continue to prescribe how I eat, exercise and live healthily. Thank you Noel! I love you. Oh, by the way, Noel is my daughter.

Client Testimonial

Here is a testimonial from a client I have been working with for a while. She has completely transformed her body. Moira has dropped almost 10 inches on her waist and about 8 inches around her hips with a total loss of over 40 inches!!









I've been working with Noel for about a year now. Prior to hiring her, I was at the gym every day, worked hard, did my cardio, weight trained and ate really well- BUT my body never changed. No matter what I did, day in and day out, I looked the same. I trained myself and planned my own nutrition. And to the best of my knowledge I was doing everything right. I made the best food choices as possible and trained the way I knew how.
I felt like I had just reached the end of the road, that I had used up all the tools I had to reach my goals had been unsuccessful. I was extremely frustrated and unhappy with myself. I came to realize that- clearly I was not a fitness or nutrition professional. The moment I realized this was the exact moment that I decided to hire Noel. I had exhausted my own workout and nutrition knowledge. So it just made simple sense to get help from someone who is accredited and far greater educated then myself in this field.

So, why Noel? Noel came highly recommended to me by a friend. There really is no greater vote of confidence then when one friend recommends you (Noel) to another, particularly when there is such physical and emotional success at stake. After working with her for a year now, I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. You can expect a relationship similar to that of a coach and athlete. She maintains a perfect balance of compassion, structure and discipline. My diets have always been catered and tweaked to my preferences, and workouts have been adapted to my needs. The communication is efficient, clear and prompt- I am never without an answer for long!

After losing over 30lbs and countless inches under her guidance, I can honestly say that hiring Noel has been the best fitness decision I have ever made. And all I had to do- was follow exactly what she told me to do!

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Client testimonial

I started working with Noel Clark about a year ago. At the time, I was 32, overweight and sick of feeling like garbage. I reached a point where I knew I was ready to change but not quite sure what I needed to do and what my goals were, beyond just "getting healthier."
I contacted Noel and sent her my weight and measurements. I hated doing that part of it but knew she needed to know my starting point if she were going to be able to help me. Just taking those measurements was an eye-opening experience. Noel assured me that what she saw in pictures wasn't nearly as hopeless as I felt.
At 5'2" and 135 pounds, my body didn't have potential in my eyes. After all, I have short, stumpy legs, big hips and no abs. I never in a million years could imagine what was underneath all the extra fluff caused by a few years of falling off the diet wagon.
At first, I started having Noel only doing my diet based around my own workouts. The weight started coming off, and I started to gain definition, most noticeably in my shoulders and abs. I was beyond thrilled and felt better than I had in a long time, both about myself and physically.
After about 4 months of doing my own workouts, I asked Noel to plan both my meals and workouts. From the beginning, she was great about communicating with me on a weekly basis. She checked in on me to make sure I was liking the diet and workouts. She even commiserated with me when I whined about how hard the workouts were. Even though Noel and I are hundreds of miles apart, I never felt all alone. She motivated me and gave me a sense of accountability, as I realized that I wanted to work harder for her than I did for myself.
From May 2008 to November 2008, I lost a total of 21 pounds and 23.25 inches overall. My beginning weight was 121 pounds, and I stopped dieting at a little more than 100 pounds.
Reaching my dieting and fitness goals has made me consider competing in a figure competition, and Noel continues to plan my meals and workouts for me as part of working toward that goal. She's unbelievably generous with her time and expertise.
I think no matter what your fitness goals, Noel can help you achieve them. I trust Noel wholeheartedly and know that she always has my best interest and health in mind. She really has given a lot of herself to help me over the last year, and I find myself wanting to work harder for her as a result.
I can't say enough positive things about her as a person and trainer. I don't think you'll find any better!

C.R. - Florida

Hubby's Journey

Alright so to catch everyone up to speed, my husband has been dieting (kinda sorta) for a few months. He has been guest blogging for me because honestly, he really tells it like it is from a perspective that I would consider real world. I am going to Re-post his last blog for me and then get him working on another. I know he has fallen off the wagon a bit in the last few weeks and it is now summer-time and he needs to get on it. So here is his last blog post:

I wasn’t sure if the theme for this blog would be more “Fitness Level Reality Check” or more “Things You Shouldn’t Do Unless You Are Noel.” See, I’ve lost 17 lbs. this year and 12 lbs. since I started this blog for Noel, and I just commented to a good friend the other day that I was actually beginning to feel like I was moving better. It’s hard to explain, but for me, when I begin getting into shape one of the first things I notice is how much easier it is to move and I start to feel a little more athletic, if that makes sense. Tonight I got my reality check, a sort of “Not so fast, my friend!” ($1 to Lee Corso) on the calling yourself an athlete again.
Noel says to me, “Hey, I have a program I want you to try.” I said, “Cool, sounds like fun.” What I should have said was, “Thank you, but HELL no!” But I’m not that smart. So even after she shows me this monstrosity tonight before I head to the gym, I’m looking at it thinking, doesn’t look too bad. Obviously I was blocking out the fact that Noel came home from doing this same workout on Tuesday feeling like she was going to throw up – not a good sign. But again, I was feeling good, feeling athletic again. Plus, it’s really just a circuit of exercises for 30 seconds with a short rest between each set. No rep counting, no heavy lifting, just 30 seconds of exercise and then rest. I can do anything for 30 seconds. Or so I thought. I now realize 30 seconds is an eternity when you’re doing burpees and jump squats. Not to mention I’m trying to do burpees while this cheap, interlocking matt system our gym has for a floor is ripping apart. I mean, I know I’m a big guy but really, I shouldn’t be popping up floor boards every time I kick my big butt back. Another highlight were the “explosive” pushups, which really looked a lot like regular pushups after about pushup #3 and the question really became less about how “explosive” the pushups were and more about “am I going to fall on my face if I bend my elbows again.” Like I said, athletic.
After the first time through this circuit (or maybe my second exercise, whatever), I began to rethink my fitness level. After my second time through, I began contemplating what might be the most plausible injury I could fake – maybe a pulled groin? After my third time through, I started to laugh at some of the directions Noel provided me before heading out tonight. Like when she said, hold the dumbbells over your head during your lunges, what she should have said was, try not to fall down during your bodyweight lunges. And when she said, you probably won’t need a lot of rest after some of these exercises, what she should have said was, you’re going to want to kill yourself after some of these exercises. I’m not sure what I thought after the last time through … I think I blacked out for a few minutes. If fitness were skiing, that program was a double black diamond and I should still be snow plowing down the bunny slopes.

Client Email

I got a great email the other day from a client of mine that I would like to share:

I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed and appreciated working with you, Noel. You know your stuff. I was also impressed with you ability to build a plan around me and my life style. My goals were probably very different than many of the younger people you work with. I was able to work on health issues that apply to me and not some generic person. As a result, I am 50 years old and feel better both physically and mentally than I have ever felt in my life! With your encouragement, I have been able to achieve my goals but if I see a problem in the making I know where to come for help.Thanks for everything,Kara Yost

This is what makes me love my job!