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