Client Success Stories
I care about the whole person. I want you to benefit from being fit and eating healthy. I promise to be your biggest fan. I’ll applaud you as you reach your goals. Check out some success stories below.
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"One of the most profound joys in life is the ability to play with your grandchildren for more than a very short time; another is seeing your toes! Prior to embarking on my odyssey of pain, deprivation and starvation, however, I could do neither. But a chance discussion with Holly in a church kitchen led me to understand that making some relatively easy lifestyle changes would afford me the ability to do BOTH things mentioned above. While it's not been easy, I have found Holly to be supportive and extremely knowledgeable as a trainer. She has helped me to better understand the whys and why nots of diet and exercise. She has designed exercise programs that are challenging, yet take into consideration any restrictions that I've had, such as knee/back/arm problems and has challenged me to make healthy choices and to keep going, even when I'd rather eat pizza and ice cream. I'm proud of my status as the all-time biggest initial 6-week loser. Indeed, in the 10 months I've been working with Holly, I've lost 3 pants sizes and 3 suit sizes. 65 pounds and counting, and with continued attention to Holly's guidance, I'll meet my weight loss goal in no time."
— David Potts
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| Chris - looking and feeling great! |
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"When I was growing up, losing weight was not a problem. Food did not interest me. My parents' and doctor's concern was getting me to gain weight. On doctor's orders, I was fed ice cream sundaes, frappes, and even the horrific tasting dark beer was suggested. It wasn't until my late forties that I started to put on the weight, and by my mid-fifties, I was attempting different diets, but never stuck to them. In my early sixties, I really expanded, even hitting 182 pounds. I fluctuated between 177 and 182 pounds. I was shopping in the large women's shops and trying to hide my bulk in baggy clothes. Holly asked me for a before picture! Once I gained weight, taking my picture was strictly off limits.
A couple of years ago, I moved near my 4'8", size 4 sister-in-law. Clothes shopping with her was not fun! I became embarrassed by my weight. She shopped in the petite section. I had to head for the ugly clothes section. My self-esteem headed south. I knew that I had to do something, and then I found Holly at Fitting Fitness InTM. It was the best thing that could have happened to me. I joined her Weight Loss Clinic. The class was small and the atmosphere was up-beat. There was never any criticism, just encouragement and positive reinforcement from Holly and the group. I started to feel good about myself as I slowly started to drop the pounds. With Holly's and the group's encouragement, I was able to stay on course. After the Weight Loss Clinic, I joined Jump Start, and then the Fusion Fitness class. i dropped from a size 20 to a size 12, and exceeded the goal weight I had set for myself. I have to say that I feel really good about the way I look, and shopping has become fun again.
Thank you, Holly, for your kindness, encouragement, and sense of humor, oh, and the "magic plate". Without you, I would still be hiding from the camera, and losing my self-esteem in the cookie jar."
— Chris Carriger
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| Brennan, having fun while exercising. | Brennan making waves! |
"When I first learned I would be going to water exercise classs, I did not know what to expect. I have been overweight for about 3-4 years and have recently started to become "aware" of my body and the way it looks. My mom had been working with Holly for about 2 years before I got into one of Holly's classes, a water class.
My favorite part of the class was that we exercised in the water. I love to swim and I love to exercise so combining the two was great. The support that Holly gives and the underlying easy going attitude that the class provides, creates an overall great atmosphere for losing weight and gaining muscle.
When I first started exercise class, I thought of it as something that was hard and made me hurt the next day. Now I see it as a fun way to get my exercise in while enjoying myself in the water. When Holly showed me a food log and told me how to fill it out, I procrastinated the first week and didn't complete it. When I did complete it, I did well and Holly told me how to improve even more.
My main goal with starting exercise class was to drop my BMI. When I went to my physical right before I started excercise, my BMI was 28, in other words, I was overweight. My doctor wanted me to bring it down to 25 or under. After taking Holly's class for a few months, I have brought it down to 24.4, putting me in the "normal" BMI range.
For a few months, Wednesday was one of my favorite weekdays. I could always look forward to exercise class to tire me out (in a good way). For the first few weeks of class, I didn't really appreicate it because it was hard and painful. Slowly, I got used to the routine and started to like class more and swimming makes it fun. YAH!"
— Brennan Kenerson
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| Betsy, before Fitting Fitness In™. |
Betsy, after Fitting Fitness In™. |
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"I’ve been dieting off and on since I was 12 years old. You name it, I’ve tried it. I always saw dieting as a punishment, and I was limited in what activities I could do because of my obesity.
From the moment I met Holly, I felt I was in the hands of a professional. I just knew that with Holly by my side, I could accomplish what I’ve been trying to do all my life; lose weight and stay healthy. Since starting with Holly, I have lost 34 pounds and 20 inches (7 inches off my waist).
Holly helps you stay focused on your goals for the future, not the dieting failures of the past. Holly showed me how to fit fitness in to my everyday life and that it’s never all or nothing, but often small steps that lead to obtaining long-term goals. I’ve learned that exercise isn’t something you do for a limited period of time just to obtain a goal, but that you can integrate it into your life and have it be enjoyable.
Because of Holly’s support and encouragement, I now have a belief in myself and can stay focused on my goals to lose weight and take care of myself. I look forward to the future with renewed enthusiasm knowing that Holly has, in a sense, saved my life. Yes, I’ve done the work to get there, but I could not have done it without her."
— Betsy Kenerson
"Holly has me exercising every week. When ever I am not exercising I am thinking about when I can fit it in. Now I feel better when I exercise."— Rene Pfister
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“In the nine months that I worked with Holly, I made major improvements in strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. I reached my goal weight in July 2002 and have kept the weight off so far. My overall health has improved and I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been as an adult. I don’t think that it’s an exaggeration to say that Holly helped save my life.”
— John Buscaglia, Hudson, MA
John Buscaglia, before Fitting Fitness In™.
A happy, healthier John after working with Holly Kouvo.
“After working with Holly for 10 weeks, I lost 6 3/4 inches overall. Holly helps me to focus, but she also doesn’t ‘beat me up’ if I have a setback. She’s real – I don’t feel intimidated when I’m around her. She tries to find exercises that I like to do, and she’s always willing to change something if I get bored.”
— Robyn Bradley, Framingham, MA
“After trying every fad diet known to man with nothing but short term results I was desperate. I even was to the point of considering gastro by-pass surgery. In order to avoid this type of drastic approach, I turned to Holly in an attempt to approach weight loss the healthy way. Holly quickly pointed out to me that this needed to be a total approach to fitness and not just a diet program. It needed to be a total lifestyle change. She set both weight and fitness goals that were achievable and improved my overall strength and endurance. As an example, when I started with Holly, I could barely walk ½ mile at a time. Today, I do at least a three mile walk a day and at a pace that is much faster than I ever dreamed I could do. After one year of working with Holly, I am down 100 lbs – and for the first time in a long time, feel that I can not only achieve my ultimate goal but maintain it. The only downside to working with Holly is you’ll never want to hear the words ‘Mississippi’ or ‘Albuquerque’ again. You’ll have to schedule time with her to know what that means!!!”
— Tony Miola, Hudson, MA
Tony Miola, before meeting with Holly Kouvo.
Tony, midway through his Fitting Fitness In™ program.
“Phone coaching with Holly has been a great experience for me. Our weekly calls are uplifting and motivating and have helped me achieve a higher level of fitness. Even though we are not able to meet in person, my workouts are never stale (or, always challenging). Holly provides me with lots of variety in my exercise routines and we make full use of the Internet to find exercises that will work best for me.”
— Geraldine Lewis, Appleton, WI
“I’ve struggled with weight problems for most of my life and eventually wound up with Diabetes. Even after taking oral medication, my A1C blood tests were too high. After working out with Holly for two months, my A1C test results were completely normal, as if I never had the disease. I lost over 11 inches. I feel great after losing the weight and gaining strength. I can climb steep hills and ski at 12,000 feet without feeling winded like I was before. Thank you, Holly.”
— Tim Thompson, Marlboro, MA
“Holly is a kind, enthusiastic, and motivational trainer. She is helpful to me in so many ways. She always comes up with new information and new exercises so I don’t get bored or disappointed with my workouts. I feel she truly cares about me as a person and wants only to help me succeed in my goals. She is also a lot of fun! I have learned so much from her in the six months we have worked together. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for personal help with weight loss and exercise. It really works!”
— Lori Zuroff, Sudbury, MA
“Since I started the weight training, I've noticed subtle changes, not only in muscle tone and the fit of my clothing, but also in general stamina.
Yesterday I went for a run with a friend. At the two mile mark, I was surprised that I wasn't ready to stop I merely felt warmed up. Today, I decided to go exploring by myself (with the dogs, of course), and I easily ran four miles. I came home because I wasn't sure my smaller dog could do much more (as I type this, she's comatose on the floor beside me). I could have done more.
It's amazing to me how thirty extra minutes 2-3 times a week can make such a difference!”
—Rebecca Bacon, Wayland, MA
