Jeanne's Success Story

Think of the old country songs where the everything goes wrong. Well, that's what it was like. 2003 was the worst year of my life! I was working a job that was going all wrong, 3,000 miles from home when I got sick with an infection that kept me from flying home as I was accustomed to doing. My cat disappeared, my marriage was on the rocks, my son was growing distant, and then the dog died. I felt everything was going wrong and I turned to food.

Already overweight, I gained 30 pounds in SIX MONTHS! Finally, in the spring of 2004, I knew I had to do something or watch my life deteriorate into one of sickness, disability and misery. I realized I could take the mess my life was in and USE it to challenge myself to become the best I could be!

It took courage - I moved from New England to Wetumpka, Alabama, changed companies and started over with my personal and professional life. More life-changing even, I committed to fitness and weight loss. Joining eDiets, the online weight loss program, I changed my way of eating and started exercising. It wasn't the first time, but I plan on it being the LAST time!

Two months later, I started running. I was still traveling for work, 4 days a week, and my time and equipment was limited while on the road. So, I started running --- well, maybe not RUNNING, but jogging. The first day out, I walked 5 minutes, then ran a minute, 3 times. The last running minute was the longest minute of my life! But, I kept at it!

Over the next four years, I lost 65 pounds. I've run over a thousand miles. I lift weights, kayak, go rock climbing and scuba diving. I mountain bike. I run half-marathons across the country and 5-hour adventure races. I've been in a commercial for eDiets and met Jillian Michaels of "The Biggest Loser." I've met dozens of amazing women and men across the country who've changed their lives, too!

More importantly, I'm happy, healthy and fulfilled! I've made great new friends, enjoyed great new activities and grown emotionally and spiritually.

Finally, this year, I decided that it was time to "Pay It Forward" - to pass on what I've learned and the enthusiasm for health that I've found. I became a certified Personal Trainer and opened a business here in Wetumpka. I'm committed now to helping women change their lives and find their own commitment to self, health and happiness!

Ignite! is here for women like I used to be - not as healthy as I wanted to be and ready to change. If you are ready for a change, I'm here for you! Give me a call, send me an email and let's get started. Are you ready for the best years of YOUR life?