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Meet Cynthia Coleman, age 73, a retired educator who was one of the first black teachers at my middle school, South Jr. High.
I started providing strength training to Cynthia over 2 years ago to improve her core balance and muscular strength. Through her consistency and hard work she has greatly improved her overall health, strength, and well being. Before I start fitness with a client we discuss fitness goals and I give them a fitness assessment to assess their agility, upper and lower body strength, flexibility, core strength and cardio endurance. I also did a comparison to other women in Cynthia's age range and with the results it gives me a baseline and it allowed me to create a fitness program based on Cynthia's needs and goals.
The results are in...
During Cynthia's initial fitness assessment September 2020 she performed 2 squats, 17 arm curls, and 20 abdominal crunches. During her most current fitness assessment April 2023, she performed 24 squats, 32 arm curls, and 50 abdominal crunches. She used to walk with a cane and shuffled her feet when she walked because of balance and stability concerns, today she does not use a cane to walk and she no longer shuffles her feet when she walks.
Additionally her upper and lower body flexibility has greatly improved as well as her memory and confidence in her ability to move about without the fear of falling. Cynthia has made fitness a lifestyle.
It's not too Late to start your fitness lifestyle Journey
"Research shows we begin losing muscle in our 20's, and the process picks up after we hit 60. We're losing as much as 3% of our muscle per year. Strength training boosts connective tissue strength and bone mineral density. It can also extend someone's ability to remain living independently and reduce the risk of falls and fractures". https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle
Determination
Empowered and encouraged
Angela Nelson, age 56, began her fitness and healthy eating journey with Whole Body Fitness/w Lajuanna on 11/11/21 and has lost 60 lbs. Angela has made fitness and eating healthy a lifestyle. Although Angela had a few physical challenges such as Vertigo (not able to lie on her back without becoming dizzy), joint pain in the knees, and back pain she was determined to do what it takes to lose the weight and get healthier. Lajuanna developed a workout plan based on her specific challenges to help her succeed and a few highlights is that she can do full body push ups and is now jogging which is something she never thought she could do.
Measurements on 11/11/21 and 8/25/22
- Waist : from to 50 to 40.5 inches
- Hips: from 56 to 46 inches
- Chest: from 49 to 41 inches
- Biceps: from 17 to 14 inches
- Thighs: from 29 to 23 inches
We asked Angela a few questions
Like many of us, you've lost a lot of weight in the past only to gain it back. What is the difference now and how has working with Lajuanna made a difference? “In the past my weight would fluctuate from my exercise and eating habits were inconsistent. She works out with me and pushes me to get to my goal”
Like most of us, when we start a new fitness and eating healthy we lose weight fast in the beginning, but then we hit a plateau. How did Lajuanna help you break through your plateau? “She told me to be mindful of what to eat and how much to eat. It’s not just about working out. “
What is the biggest impact on your fitness and eating lifestyle since working with Lajuanna? “I’m controlling what I eat and working out on my own as well. “
What is your fitness lifestyle now? “I’m motivated to continue my fitness lifestyle through healthier eating and exercising nearly every day.”
Any medical changes since you started working with Lajuanna? “Today, I experience less pain in my Joints”
What would you say to someone trying to lose weight? “When you make up your mind to lose weight you have to be focused and committed to achieve the best results. I’ll Always recommend Lajuanna to anyone who needs help with their journey. I’m so happy and proud of myself thanks to Lajuanna. I could not have done this without her because I have tried on my own for many years.”
Change your mind change your life
Meet cassandra Vaugn
Total weight lost since starting with Lajuanna? 59 lbs
Like many of us, you've lost a lot of weight in the past only to gain it back. What is the difference now and how has working with Lajuanna made a difference?
The exercising is tightening up my muscles and encouraging me to be more active.
How did Lajuanna help you break through your plateau?
She designed workout plans that would work on a variety of places on my body and created a more active workout that challenged me without hurting me
What is the biggest impact on your fitness lifestyle since working with Lajuanna?
My energy level increasing
What is your fitness lifestyle now? I workout 3-4x a week
Any medical changes since you started working with Lajuanna? No muscles aches and stiffness in my muscles and other areas.
What would you say to someone trying to lose weight?
Exercise with a professional trainer to get the best results; like I have received.
Amin Ladha, Chief Information Officer
"Lajuanna offers an excellent well rounded exercise program. She actually listens to me. And, her extensive training, knowledge and well-developed instinct has allowed her to developed a health plan specifically for me that works.
That is, weight loss counseling and exercises, strength training, diet and nutrition guidance and posture improvement exercises. I am a diabetic, overweight and have had a quadruple by-pass due to clogged arteries.
In the last four months I have lost over 30 pounds and six inches off my waist line. My A1C and sugars have drastically improved and are under control. I feel a lot muscular and stronger.
I have full confidence in Lajuanna’s professional expertise as well as her intuitive awareness of my safety which is of utmost importance to her.
Thank you."
Julie
Julie worked really hard by staying consistent and focused with her eating and exercising on a regular basis. Eating consisted of smaller portion sizes, more fresh fruits and vegetables. Exercise consisted of a mix of Cardio, Circuit, Core, and Resistance Training.
another amazing transformation
Honore' Washtington, Age 22.
Whole Body Fitness w/Lajuanna as well as eating healthy, no processed foods, no sweets, and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.