I was encouraged by friends, family and co-workers to go after my goal. The goal I had set out for myself was that of pursuing and completing a Figure competition. I had no expectations other then just to do it. In saying this, I had no idea where to begin and for that matter what I was doing period.

I was referred to Elite Physique, by friends and members of my local gym. Now, of course I was hesitant even a little skeptical. The thought that I couldn’t do this by myself was far from my mind; after all I know the gym and how to diet, right?

Wrong!!! I could not have accomplished my goal without the support, guidance and expertise of Dan and Michelle. The hands on approach and coaching that they gave me were exactly what I needed. They walked me through every aspect of the experience, from the diet, the posing, and recommendations on stage presentation and what the judges would be looking for. They created a custom diet for me and tweaked it constantly for me over a 16 week period.

At the end of the 16 week period I was stage ready for the Nov 15, 2008 London Championship – Level 1 show.

I was floored at my results, I looked incredible. I couldn’t believe what I looked like.

With their help I achieved my goal and walked on stage at a goal weight less then what we aimed for. I had a body of an 18 year old, not that of the typical 31 year old mom of 3. I placed 3rd in the category of Women Figure (medium) for that show. This was a huge accomplishment for a first show and for my own personal goal.

All I can say is that I have and will continue to recommend them to friends, family co-workers and strangers because what they do works!!!!

Dan and Michelle, thank you for everything. I honestly could not have done it without you!

I just wanted to say thank you for all your help. I have always been a believer that diet is 80% of one's results!

You both took care of that for me in a way which I thought made it very easy to succeed. Your level of support up to the show was awesome. You both had all the bases covered. To be honest, your support the day of the show kind of leaves me speechless - something which is not normal for me. It was an honor to work with Elite Physique. I could not have done it without your guidance. My trophy is just as much yours as it is mine. I am very grateful for everything. I only wish I had some of your business cards to hand out to everyone who talked to me. I gave you guys all the credit.

I had always been the typical fat kid growing up. You know the ones who always got picked on, the ones who always got picked last on any team. Well one day in my fifties I saw a picture of myself getting ready to go on a cruise. It was terrible for me to look at what I had become. I knew I wouldn't see any of my grandchildren. I vowed to lose the weight and I did. It took four months of severe dieting and I lost the weight. Then, through a mutual friend, I met Dan and Michelle and I told them my story. I still had a lot of work to get where I wanted to go. Under their auspices I became a competitive amateur bodybuilder in my late fifties. Who would have thought. A wound was closed from my past, especially when I heard people cheering for ME.

It is NEVER too late and I cannot give enough thanks and kudos for all the support and encouragement I have received from Dan and Michelle. Follow your dreams.