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“Colorado Springs resident Gloria lost 90 pounds…”

19 September
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Gloria before
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Gloria 90 pounds late

Colorado Springs resident, Gloria, lost 90 pounds with Personal Trainer Edward Scaduto. This is her story.

Whenever I saw a heavy person, I would ask my friends and family, ” Am I that big?” Even though I knew the answer to the question, I still didn’t take control of my weight.My staple diet consisted of junk food, lots of carbs, and other unhealthy foods. Then two events happened that made me realize that I had to make some changes in my weight and in my life. At a doctor appointment, my doctor informed me that I had borderline high blood pressure. She informed me that I had to lose weight – I was putting unnecessary stress on my body. This made me painfully aware of how much I actually weighed. Not too long afterward, I took a trip to California and when sitting in my seat on the airplane took up more space than one seat. I didn’t want to wait around for any more wake-up calls.

Now, I am working on staying committed, as well as keeping the momentum. I am working on losing the last of my weight. Ed has been great at encouraging me with this goal. I am also very happy with my current eating plan. I feel great! I feel that continual accountability is and will be an important step to maintaining my success. Looking back I realize that I couldn’t have achieved this success on my own; Ed has been an instrumental part of the weight loss success I have achieved. He helped me in setting goals, keeping me motivated and accountable, checking my food log and creating menu plans that would incorporate foods that I enjoyed eating.

“I have lost 15 pounds and now my Cholesterol is 178…”

09 June

I am a 56-year-old woman who weighed 197 lbs when I started working with Ed Scaduto. My cholesterol was 245. I was not in any kind of shape but round!

I had come into a little money and had to decide what to do with it. My first thought was to put it away for retirement. But with exertion asthma, fatigue, and other health issues, I decided to use it to make sure I make it to retirement.

Ed brought me along slowly after evaluating my capabilities. Even the basics were a challenge at first. But soon, I was pumping iron, engaging in cardio, and looking for more challenges. Ed advised me on my dietary intake and coached me constantly. He took the time to discuss health issues and the latest research findings and how they apply to me. He is a very patient trainer!

Now, I’ve lost over 15 pounds and my cholesterol is 178! I am in great shape now and my stamina is awesome! I look forward to working out with Ed – he keeps me motivated and moving!

Nan

“Colorado Springs Sisters Both Lose 30 pounds Each…”

10 May

Sofie and Monica before

We are sisters and the very best of friends. We do everything together. We even each have 2 kids the same ages in pairs, 1 boy and 1 girl each.

We used food as a social thing. Always thinking of what “fun” thing we could eat while watching movies or soaps. We were members of another gym and went at least 4 times a week with no results. I guess we were just going through the motions.

That all changed when we decided to work with a personal trainer and started working out with Ed Scaduto (Precision Fitness).

 

Monica and Sofie after

We both have so much more energy and we have both lost 30 lbs each so far and feel great. Now instead of rewarding ourselves with food, we go out and buy a cute outfit several sizes smaller than before. This is a total lifestyle change for us. We will never go back to the way we used to be.

Thank You Ed!

Sofie & Monica

I have dropped sizes in my clothing…

09 May

Molly April 2008

I joined the gym after realizing that stress was taking a toll on me mentally and physically.  I knew from previous experience that I needed a trainer to help me get the motivation to make this a lifestyle change as well as learn how to become stronger so I wasn’t prone to injuries.

When I began working with Ed, my goal was to increase my activity and reduce my percentage of body fat.  I have learned so much information, not to mention a plethora of strength training routines from having a trainer. Any previous trainers I had in the past would just take you through the routine and that was it. I was pleasantly surprised when I started working with Ed and it wasn’t just about what I was doing in the gym; that was only part it.

The other piece was I had to change my diet/nutrition; otherwise the exercise would only do so much. For me its been so helpful to have a trainer who took the time to find out my goals, challenge me and has been great about working with me on whatever ailments I might be dealing with.

Molly July 2008

Previously, anytime I wouldn’t feel good..no matter how minor it was, I would stop working out. But I have learned how to adjust routines etc so that I continue w/ my training despite what is going on. Its’ definitely helped me get towards my goal of more activity and reduction of body fat percentage.

After losing 20 or so pounds I feel like I have a way to reduce my stress. I have better confidence about utilizing equipment and I have dropped sizes in clothing.  I still have a ways to go, but knowing I have the tools and resources like Ed to help me when I need it is half the battle. I’ve been working with Ed on and off for over 2 years now and well worth every penny spent. I’ve recommended him to friends whom also enjoyed Eds’ training style, if you are in the market for a trainer, hire Ed!

“I feel like I have a partner in this process of improved health and fitness…”

28 April

Colorado Springs Personal TrainingI have benefited in so many ways from my training.  Ed takes his role seriously as demonstrated by the time he took to truly listen to my goals and create a plan tailored for me.  In trying to improve my triathlon performance and shed some pounds in the process, he created a nutritional and workout routine to help me get there. 

I know that Ed sincerely cares for his clients–he comes prepared for our workouts with exercises targeted to improving my performance as well as closely watching my movements to ensure I am doing the exercise with correct form in order to get the full benefit of the exercise without injury.  He also does not hesitate to remind me of my goals and hold me accountable when I wonder from the plan!

Working with Ed has not only been challenging but a great deal of fun, and more than having a trainer, I feel like I have a partner in this process of achieving improved fitness and health.

“Made a huge difference in my exercise success…”

22 April
Colorado Springs Personal Training

Dan Oldfield atop Pikes Peak

Super Trainer! Professional. Mature. Conscientious. The go to guy to make a real difference in training.

 

I trained with Ed for 18 months. The best trainer I’ve ever had. Made a huge difference in my exercise success. He showed me the right way both anatomically as well as strength wise.

 

Ed motivated me to train consistently, correctly, and with clear goals. He is the consummate professional who learns about his clients particular strengths as well as struggles, then builds a training plan to improve the whole. Great guy to train with!

“I thought I would never lose the weight…”

21 April
Carol before

Carole before

Carol after

Carol after

What do I see when I look at the pictures?

I see someone who accomplished their goal.  I see someone who pushed beyond her limits and now is happy in her new body.  I used to think that I would never be able to lose the fat and was pretty unhappy about how I looked.  But once the process started and because of the direction and encouragement you provided I grew more confident.  It really did feel like it was impossible to change.  But I believed and it happened.  Along with the weight loss I had to deal with the issues that caused me to overeat.  Those issues are melting away as well.

I feel absolutely wonderful about where I am at now.  I know I could still lose a few pounds.  But I can find clothes that fit and I have been getting tons of compliments.  I really don’t like that much attention but it is good to have some validation.

Now I feel like the person I was always meant to be (physically).   I also walk around with my badge of success (lower weight).  It speaks volumes about my fortitude.

But I know my journey is not over yet.  I am in it for the rest of my life.

Thanks so much for your direction, support and caring.

Carol