I love how strong she looks here!! Great job Amanda!
Showing posts with label Nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nutrition. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Amanda's Testimonial
I love how strong she looks here!! Great job Amanda!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Client Testimonial
Well I can’t even call this one a client as much as I
call her a close friend. MaryBeth has been working with me since BEFORE
I started my own company and I have known her for longer than that.
You want to talk about an inspirational woman!?!?!?! She has been
through so much physically that it is amazing that she continues to
train and work at this as hard as she does. I guarantee that most
people would have quit by now.
Thanks so much MB for the kind words…I love you to death!
Two years ago, I was begging to work with Noel. I’d gotten to know her while working with a previous trainer and envied those who were working under her care. So I switched as soon as possible. Why, you ask? I’ll tell you.
I come with medical baggage. Not an easy thing for a trainer who has to make workouts for me. She’s had to work around issue after issue. Some of those are injuries but some are a bit more “serious.” But Noel is a true professional. She wanted to know each and every detail of my annual doctor visits. And then would be sure to include strict instruction, that if anything were to become an issue, to s-t-o-p.
Noel has become more than just a trainer to me, simply due to her personality and easy-going nature. She’s kind, caring, trusting, informative, concerned, genuine and an overall breathe of fresh air. Don’t get me wrong. She’ll hold you accountable when you slip! Friendship or not, she keeps her professional side in the forefront and keeps you on your toes!
What amazes me most about Noel is how responsive she is. Anytime I have a question about an exercise, a food allotment, or even a question like, “what if …,” she is there in minutes with a response. I’ve had various trainers over the years and not once did any of them respond in her timeframe. Throw into the mix that she is a mother of three (very beautiful and intelligent) young girls who participate in their own activities. I know for a fact that one time, she called me back on a weekend, while at one of her girl’s soccer games. Yes, you read that right. A weekend. And while at one of her kids’ games.
Every plan I’ve gotten has been given thought and concern to what ever I’d had going on at the moment. She’s given me nearly about every plan known to man. From PSMF to maintenance, she’s full of information and not afraid to explain it to you. Other trainers I had felt threatened if I asked a question or took it as if I was questioning their direction, when my inquiry was based on my wanting to learn more about and to educate myself. Noel’s confident about herself and enjoys helping people and it shows.
Remember when I mentioned that I have medical issues? What trainer/friend offers one of their organs to someone? I mean, seriously! She has a heart of gold and so much more.
Thanks so much MB for the kind words…I love you to death!
Two years ago, I was begging to work with Noel. I’d gotten to know her while working with a previous trainer and envied those who were working under her care. So I switched as soon as possible. Why, you ask? I’ll tell you.
I come with medical baggage. Not an easy thing for a trainer who has to make workouts for me. She’s had to work around issue after issue. Some of those are injuries but some are a bit more “serious.” But Noel is a true professional. She wanted to know each and every detail of my annual doctor visits. And then would be sure to include strict instruction, that if anything were to become an issue, to s-t-o-p.
Noel has become more than just a trainer to me, simply due to her personality and easy-going nature. She’s kind, caring, trusting, informative, concerned, genuine and an overall breathe of fresh air. Don’t get me wrong. She’ll hold you accountable when you slip! Friendship or not, she keeps her professional side in the forefront and keeps you on your toes!
What amazes me most about Noel is how responsive she is. Anytime I have a question about an exercise, a food allotment, or even a question like, “what if …,” she is there in minutes with a response. I’ve had various trainers over the years and not once did any of them respond in her timeframe. Throw into the mix that she is a mother of three (very beautiful and intelligent) young girls who participate in their own activities. I know for a fact that one time, she called me back on a weekend, while at one of her girl’s soccer games. Yes, you read that right. A weekend. And while at one of her kids’ games.
Every plan I’ve gotten has been given thought and concern to what ever I’d had going on at the moment. She’s given me nearly about every plan known to man. From PSMF to maintenance, she’s full of information and not afraid to explain it to you. Other trainers I had felt threatened if I asked a question or took it as if I was questioning their direction, when my inquiry was based on my wanting to learn more about and to educate myself. Noel’s confident about herself and enjoys helping people and it shows.
Remember when I mentioned that I have medical issues? What trainer/friend offers one of their organs to someone? I mean, seriously! She has a heart of gold and so much more.
Another Great Transfomation
Another great experience with an amazing woman!
Choosing to work with Noel for my contest preparation was really a no brainer. I have known Noel for quite some time and have followed her figure contest experiences as well. I have had the pleasure of watching her compete on the national stage twice. I knew she was knowledgeable, experienced and capable of leading me into my show.
Competing has been a goal of mine for quite some time. My life until Fall of 2010 had never really afforded me the opportunity to actually achieve that goal. I have had some serious health and metabolic struggles over the past several years and it took some time and patience to figure those out. In the summer of 2010, I finally realized a solution to many of my challenges and found myself back on track. In August I decided that a November show could be a reality. I started seriously dieting on my own in August and then about 6 weeks out from the show enlisted Noel’s expertise to take me the rest of the way. I had steadily been dropping weight and fat since June and was concerned about stalling in my progress. I received my first plan the first week of October and never looked back. My body responded incredibly well to everything Noel prescribed for me. My losses never stalled and in the six weeks from starting with her into my show, I lost over 13lbs and inches in all the right places. She knew exactly what my body needed. I am not built like most women but she was able to minimize my losses in my lower body, which is naturally leaner then the rest of me, while I continued to make progress up top.
Even beyond the physical expertise, a valuable component of this experience for me was Noel’s support. There were: constant e-mails! constant checking-in on me! Quick turn around time for biweeklies and all of my crazy rookie questions. I never felt alone in this process. The support and communication the last week of prep and the day of my show was incredible. We communicated everyday, multiple times a day, that last week. The day of my show felt like she was there. I just counted, 50 texts between us that day. 50! This is on a Saturday, in the midst of family commitments and a life, and she communicates with me 50 times! I could not have asked for a more professional experience that felt completely personal!
I continued to work with her for the three months post competition. There was NO rebound after the show. Three months later, my weight is only 2-3lbs more than the day of my show. My body still looks great and continued to respond to the training. I set some recomposition goals for my trouble spots and those have improved in that since the show. Every training plan placed me squarely out of my comfort zone. When you consider your self a veteran in the weight room, it is refreshing to be challenged in ways that you never imagined.
I leave this experience much more knowledgeable about training and diet in relationship to my body. At 44, I love my body more than ever have in my life. Noel is a large part of that, and I can never thank her enough! As I consider my future goals, working with Noel again will be a must. I cannot think of a better person to guide me towards my goals!
Thanks so much Mel!! Here are before and afters of Mel and some pictures of her competition.
And I love this shot because you KNOW Mel is having a blast up there:
Choosing to work with Noel for my contest preparation was really a no brainer. I have known Noel for quite some time and have followed her figure contest experiences as well. I have had the pleasure of watching her compete on the national stage twice. I knew she was knowledgeable, experienced and capable of leading me into my show.
Competing has been a goal of mine for quite some time. My life until Fall of 2010 had never really afforded me the opportunity to actually achieve that goal. I have had some serious health and metabolic struggles over the past several years and it took some time and patience to figure those out. In the summer of 2010, I finally realized a solution to many of my challenges and found myself back on track. In August I decided that a November show could be a reality. I started seriously dieting on my own in August and then about 6 weeks out from the show enlisted Noel’s expertise to take me the rest of the way. I had steadily been dropping weight and fat since June and was concerned about stalling in my progress. I received my first plan the first week of October and never looked back. My body responded incredibly well to everything Noel prescribed for me. My losses never stalled and in the six weeks from starting with her into my show, I lost over 13lbs and inches in all the right places. She knew exactly what my body needed. I am not built like most women but she was able to minimize my losses in my lower body, which is naturally leaner then the rest of me, while I continued to make progress up top.
Even beyond the physical expertise, a valuable component of this experience for me was Noel’s support. There were: constant e-mails! constant checking-in on me! Quick turn around time for biweeklies and all of my crazy rookie questions. I never felt alone in this process. The support and communication the last week of prep and the day of my show was incredible. We communicated everyday, multiple times a day, that last week. The day of my show felt like she was there. I just counted, 50 texts between us that day. 50! This is on a Saturday, in the midst of family commitments and a life, and she communicates with me 50 times! I could not have asked for a more professional experience that felt completely personal!
I continued to work with her for the three months post competition. There was NO rebound after the show. Three months later, my weight is only 2-3lbs more than the day of my show. My body still looks great and continued to respond to the training. I set some recomposition goals for my trouble spots and those have improved in that since the show. Every training plan placed me squarely out of my comfort zone. When you consider your self a veteran in the weight room, it is refreshing to be challenged in ways that you never imagined.
I leave this experience much more knowledgeable about training and diet in relationship to my body. At 44, I love my body more than ever have in my life. Noel is a large part of that, and I can never thank her enough! As I consider my future goals, working with Noel again will be a must. I cannot think of a better person to guide me towards my goals!
Thanks so much Mel!! Here are before and afters of Mel and some pictures of her competition.
And I love this shot because you KNOW Mel is having a blast up there:
Kelli's Testimonial
Here is another good one!
It’s quite the Cinderella story for me. The word “diet” being the evil stepmother, all the “different diets” being the evil step sisters, Noel being my fairy godmother, and my perfect fit glass slipper, was my personalized plan.
I wasn’t over weight, but I wasn’t happy with the person I saw in the mirror every day. That reflection wasn’t complimenting the woman on the inside. Just like anyone that has tried a diet, I go in with such a positive out look and end with disappointment and being even harder on myself. Failure isn’t something one takes easily. You’re left wondering why you can’t succeed. That’s where my “fairy godmother” Noel came in. She has given me a new outlook on diets, healthy living, life, and myself. Noel taught me that not every diet is created equally. All the diets I continued to fail at, weren’t created for me and that’s why I couldn’t succeed. What I thought was healthy and good for me necessarily wasn’t. She got to know me, what I wanted out of the program, what foods I liked, and my every day life style and activities. She designed me the perfect plan “my glass slipper” that was just for me. My favorite part, I was eating normal foods I ate every day and foods i enjoyed eating. Not foods that came out of a can or frozen box. She took the worry out of the whole diet. Unlike every other diet I’ve been on, I started seeing results in the first week. In 3 months I was absolutely amazed how different I felt and looked. The problem areas are gone completely. I have more energy throughout the day, sleep better at night, my skins healthier, and I have more strength and endurance during my workouts. I’m not the only one that see’s the difference in my body and self esteem, I get complements all the time now. More importantly I feel so much better about myself. Noel has completely changed my life and has passed along knowledge that I can use every day to make better choices in life and keep myself healthy. Working with her is by far the best decision I’ve ever made. I am extremely happy with the results.
Kelli was tiny to begin with….but her changes are definitely still pretty dramatic. I think that what I was most happy with was seeing things like-much healthier eating, better sleep, better skin, more confidence….because she already had a beautiful body!
Kelli dropped 8lbs total but lost 13.1 inches!
Here is a recent shot of her and Brian (another MFC client) on their recent vacation! Brian’s changes will be posted hopefully later this year–he has made some amazing drops as well!!
It’s quite the Cinderella story for me. The word “diet” being the evil stepmother, all the “different diets” being the evil step sisters, Noel being my fairy godmother, and my perfect fit glass slipper, was my personalized plan.
I wasn’t over weight, but I wasn’t happy with the person I saw in the mirror every day. That reflection wasn’t complimenting the woman on the inside. Just like anyone that has tried a diet, I go in with such a positive out look and end with disappointment and being even harder on myself. Failure isn’t something one takes easily. You’re left wondering why you can’t succeed. That’s where my “fairy godmother” Noel came in. She has given me a new outlook on diets, healthy living, life, and myself. Noel taught me that not every diet is created equally. All the diets I continued to fail at, weren’t created for me and that’s why I couldn’t succeed. What I thought was healthy and good for me necessarily wasn’t. She got to know me, what I wanted out of the program, what foods I liked, and my every day life style and activities. She designed me the perfect plan “my glass slipper” that was just for me. My favorite part, I was eating normal foods I ate every day and foods i enjoyed eating. Not foods that came out of a can or frozen box. She took the worry out of the whole diet. Unlike every other diet I’ve been on, I started seeing results in the first week. In 3 months I was absolutely amazed how different I felt and looked. The problem areas are gone completely. I have more energy throughout the day, sleep better at night, my skins healthier, and I have more strength and endurance during my workouts. I’m not the only one that see’s the difference in my body and self esteem, I get complements all the time now. More importantly I feel so much better about myself. Noel has completely changed my life and has passed along knowledge that I can use every day to make better choices in life and keep myself healthy. Working with her is by far the best decision I’ve ever made. I am extremely happy with the results.
Kelli was tiny to begin with….but her changes are definitely still pretty dramatic. I think that what I was most happy with was seeing things like-much healthier eating, better sleep, better skin, more confidence….because she already had a beautiful body!
Here is a recent shot of her and Brian (another MFC client) on their recent vacation! Brian’s changes will be posted hopefully later this year–he has made some amazing drops as well!!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Karine's Testimonial
I had followed Noel’s competition preps and admired her drive, knowledge and motivation. Plus, she seemed very down-to-earth and genuine. I had a great feeling that she’d be the right person for me to work with and my experience far exceeded my expectations!
When I first approached Noel with what I wanted to do, she asked me many questions and we discussed my goals; which were to first lose the fat I had gained during a building phase I had done on my own; and then to build up my delts and glutes with a specialization. A couple of weeks after I received my first plan, she had more questions for me regarding the upcoming building phase. As the dieting phase was winding down, she asked even more questions and gave me even more ideas and options. I could tell from our discussions that she was doing a great deal of reading and researching, all for ME; I was so impressed and touched.
Over the next ten months, I received a new, and fun, plan every month. Noel challenged me in ways I had never been challenged before; she set some pretty lofty goals for me and believed that I would achieve those goals. And when I did, she was my biggest cheerleader. In addition, Noel always knew when I needed tough love and when I needed encouragement. When I had some sticking points with my dieting, she was so supportive and her first question to me was always “what can I do to help?” She answered my questions so promptly that I stopped emailing her at midnight, because I knew she’d respond right then! LOL She worked so hard on my meals plans to allow for a particular food I just HAD to have for Meal 1 and another food for post workout. She knew that I sometimes had time constraints and always gave me options on my training plans. Throughout the entire time I worked with Noel, she made me feel important and cared about. As a mother of two, as well as in my job, a big part of my role is taking care of others, so to feel that I had someone doing that for me meant the world to me.
I respect Noel for many reasons; an important one I have to mention is the fact that she had done every single exercise she ever put on my plans, so I knew she knew what I was going through! She is a trainer that knows from first-hand experience.
Noel, I cannot thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me. You have been an amazing coach and trainer, a teacher, a motivator, an inspiration, a head-smacker when I needed it LOL, and a great ego booster; all the while keeping me laughing my head off! I knew you had the knowledge and expertise, but your fantastic personality made this experience so rewarding and so much fun! You are a very special person, Noel, and I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with you. I am thrilled with the improvements to my physique and my strength and I can’t wait to work together again in the future!
Here are a couple of comparison pics before and after but she weighs the exact same.
When I first approached Noel with what I wanted to do, she asked me many questions and we discussed my goals; which were to first lose the fat I had gained during a building phase I had done on my own; and then to build up my delts and glutes with a specialization. A couple of weeks after I received my first plan, she had more questions for me regarding the upcoming building phase. As the dieting phase was winding down, she asked even more questions and gave me even more ideas and options. I could tell from our discussions that she was doing a great deal of reading and researching, all for ME; I was so impressed and touched.
Over the next ten months, I received a new, and fun, plan every month. Noel challenged me in ways I had never been challenged before; she set some pretty lofty goals for me and believed that I would achieve those goals. And when I did, she was my biggest cheerleader. In addition, Noel always knew when I needed tough love and when I needed encouragement. When I had some sticking points with my dieting, she was so supportive and her first question to me was always “what can I do to help?” She answered my questions so promptly that I stopped emailing her at midnight, because I knew she’d respond right then! LOL She worked so hard on my meals plans to allow for a particular food I just HAD to have for Meal 1 and another food for post workout. She knew that I sometimes had time constraints and always gave me options on my training plans. Throughout the entire time I worked with Noel, she made me feel important and cared about. As a mother of two, as well as in my job, a big part of my role is taking care of others, so to feel that I had someone doing that for me meant the world to me.
I respect Noel for many reasons; an important one I have to mention is the fact that she had done every single exercise she ever put on my plans, so I knew she knew what I was going through! She is a trainer that knows from first-hand experience.
Noel, I cannot thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me. You have been an amazing coach and trainer, a teacher, a motivator, an inspiration, a head-smacker when I needed it LOL, and a great ego booster; all the while keeping me laughing my head off! I knew you had the knowledge and expertise, but your fantastic personality made this experience so rewarding and so much fun! You are a very special person, Noel, and I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with you. I am thrilled with the improvements to my physique and my strength and I can’t wait to work together again in the future!
Here are a couple of comparison pics before and after but she weighs the exact same.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Thanks So much MARNIE!
I would like to take a moment to explain my journey to a wonderful new lifestyle that I created through the guidance of Noel.
Most of my life I was one of those fortunate people who could eat whatever I wanted and never gain a pound. I would try to get into an exercise routine, but within the first few weeks I would quit. I found it very boring and I hated exerting myself.
Well that all changed when I entered my forties. I was warned by many that your metabolism changes and it creeps up on you, and there is nothing you can do about it. Well....it did creep up on me, but, I was about to do something about that!
To be very honest, I have always been skeptical about online training and weight loss programs as I did sign up one time,with an online company, paid monthly and never ever used the program once, as I had to do all the groundwork myself and just keep a daily diary. That was a waste of my time and money.
December 31 2009 I decided enough was enough, and it was time I took charge of my lifestyle. I found Noel through a friend of mine that had Noel help her in her first figure competition. She looked amazing and got 1st and 2nd in her class and category. The results spoke for themselves . I signed up with Noel after a few emails back and forth and was very embarrassed to send her my before photos. I must say that I rarely looked at myself from the back view and I was shocked at my weight gain!! That just gave me more incentive to get going on a program
I set a few goals and Noel set me up with an eating plan and exercise routine. The eating was so straight forward and easy to follow, and the exercise routine did not take too long to figure out. I was well on my way to a new me. My first goal was Hawaii in six weeks. I could not believe how the weight just fell off me in that first month and a half. I had reached my goal I had set for Hawaii and felt awesome! I ended up losing 4 inches off my waist and 15 pounds by my 2nd goal date I had set for the middle of June!!
I cannot thank Noel enough for helping me get back into shape, and learn proper nutrition and eating habits. Without her guidance I never could have achieved the results I did. I would have just ended up quitting again. Noel does all the hard work, and you just follow her advice, and commit yourself to following through.
I have never felt so good in my life. I feel I am in the best shape I ever have been in. I now wear tops that actually show off my waist as opposed to covering up my middle section like I did for far too many years. It does not matter what your age or size is, if you have the determination, Noel has the knowledge to get you where you need to be. I highly recommend anyone that wants to make a huge change in their lifestyle to try Noel, she is the one!!
Thanks Noel, you are truly an amazing person, that I admire so much.
I would like to take a moment to explain my journey to a wonderful new lifestyle that I created through the guidance of Noel.
Most of my life I was one of those fortunate people who could eat whatever I wanted and never gain a pound. I would try to get into an exercise routine, but within the first few weeks I would quit. I found it very boring and I hated exerting myself.
Well that all changed when I entered my forties. I was warned by many that your metabolism changes and it creeps up on you, and there is nothing you can do about it. Well....it did creep up on me, but, I was about to do something about that!
To be very honest, I have always been skeptical about online training and weight loss programs as I did sign up one time,with an online company, paid monthly and never ever used the program once, as I had to do all the groundwork myself and just keep a daily diary. That was a waste of my time and money.
December 31 2009 I decided enough was enough, and it was time I took charge of my lifestyle. I found Noel through a friend of mine that had Noel help her in her first figure competition. She looked amazing and got 1st and 2nd in her class and category. The results spoke for themselves . I signed up with Noel after a few emails back and forth and was very embarrassed to send her my before photos. I must say that I rarely looked at myself from the back view and I was shocked at my weight gain!! That just gave me more incentive to get going on a program
I set a few goals and Noel set me up with an eating plan and exercise routine. The eating was so straight forward and easy to follow, and the exercise routine did not take too long to figure out. I was well on my way to a new me. My first goal was Hawaii in six weeks. I could not believe how the weight just fell off me in that first month and a half. I had reached my goal I had set for Hawaii and felt awesome! I ended up losing 4 inches off my waist and 15 pounds by my 2nd goal date I had set for the middle of June!!
I cannot thank Noel enough for helping me get back into shape, and learn proper nutrition and eating habits. Without her guidance I never could have achieved the results I did. I would have just ended up quitting again. Noel does all the hard work, and you just follow her advice, and commit yourself to following through.
I have never felt so good in my life. I feel I am in the best shape I ever have been in. I now wear tops that actually show off my waist as opposed to covering up my middle section like I did for far too many years. It does not matter what your age or size is, if you have the determination, Noel has the knowledge to get you where you need to be. I highly recommend anyone that wants to make a huge change in their lifestyle to try Noel, she is the one!!
Thanks Noel, you are truly an amazing person, that I admire so much.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Going from Lean to Leaner!
Thanks so much Brenda
I had met Noel previously through another forum and was instantly in awe of her. She is beautiful and her physique is amazing. She was truly an inspiration for me as I watched her prep for various figure competitions. Her energy and motivation was always so contagious! So when I decided it was time to get help leaning down for summer, I couldn’t think of anyone I would rather have help me than Noel.
When I first started, I was feeling fat and frustrated. She was so quick to tell me otherwise! She told me to take my fat glasses off because I was already lean. She definitely saw me very differently then I was seeing myself. I wasn’t looking to compete, but that’s how lean I wanted to get. So here I am, 16 weeks later and thrilled with my results. I feel and look better than I ever have.
I’ve absolutely loved all the programs I’ve gotten! They are different from anything I’ve done before and always fun and very challenging. I can’t wait to go to the gym each morning to workout. And no long cardio sessions which I missed at first but as Noel explained, I don’t need them. The nutrition plans are terrific - easy to follow and all the foods I love. And for the last 8 weeks I’ve had ½ day cheats each week where I can eat anything I want. These are the best! Noel gives you all the tools you need to succeed along with loads of encouragement and never ending support. I have asked her so many questions and she is so quick to get back to me with all my answers – I have learned so much from her! I’m very excited to continue on my journey with her which includes maintenance, a specialization and getting super lean again by next spring!
Noel, I can’t thank you enough for all that you have done for me these past 4 months. You truly are the best coach and trainer.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Another Wonderful Maximum Fitness Client.
I had been struggling with losing body fat and building muscle for years. The yo-yo diets and the workout plans from magazines were just not working for me. It was so frustrating. I decided it was time to look into a personal trainer. I had contacted Noel Clark a year ago but couldn’t afford it at the time and was really happy when I found her again. I sent an email and we talked about my issues and she started me right away on this awesome workout/nutrition plan. I’ll be honest- this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but with all of the hard work in only 3 months, I’ve lost weight and inches everywhere. My clothes fit better, I have more energy and my stomach is flatter. I can’t believe I can see abs!!
When it comes to nutrition, Noel takes into consideration what you like to eat and you get a cheat meal if you choose to take it. I told her in the beginning that I was not much of a cook so my meal plans were easy to put together. She also works with you on your schedule and I love the fact that she tailored my workouts for home. I was able to do all of them at home with no problem.
When I sent emails to Noel, I would ask question after question and apologize because I thought I was bugging her all the time and she told me “Don't ever apologize for asking questions--that is what I am here for‼” She always got back to me quickly.
I’ve learned so much from her in such a short period of time. Unfortunately due to some financial issues, I have to leave and I wish I didn’t because Noel is a great personal trainer. I hope to be back someday.
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