As a trainer I like to think of myself as the bridge that connects ones physical body to the person they really are. In short I am the liason between the present and the future. Often times when I meet clients I am afforded the opportunity to see them change. The change I visualize is far from being one dimensional. It is a change that involves the body and the mind. As individuals better their physical appearance they better their inner appearance as well. I see changes in the way they act and think. They have better attitudes and a sense of well being. My claim is validated by a phone call I recently received.I wasn’t able to answer my phone before it stopped ringing. Consequently I was left with a voice mail message. The message was astonishing. It was left by a client I’ve been working with for nearly eight months. During our training sessions she had literaly worked her “butt” off. Because of her work ethics I can fully understand the depth of what she said. The message stated that she was on the other side of the country on work related travel. She mentioned that she had travelled by plane. She further stated that this was the first time in many years that she was able to fly without having to ask for a seatbelt extension. Judging by the tone of her voice, I could only imagine that her eyes were full of tears. However, this was far from a sad occasion. It was actually a very pleasing and gratifying experience for both of us. She had experienced  a drastic change that she could see. Simultaneously I experienced testimonial proof acknowledging the worth of my profession. I vividly understood the impact of “Changing Lives” one pound at a time.

Matt Hardwick