September 15, 2021

Client Success (Plymouth)

Name: Jacqueline Pluta

Start Date: 1/8/2015

Fitness Practitioner: Devin Tarrant

Results To Date: 11lbs of fat lost, 2lbs of lean mass gained

1) How did you hear about AFS?

I had several co-workers in Ann Arbor that had been attending AFS for some time and was always interested, but that location didn’t work for my schedule. As soon as I heard they were opening a location in Plymouth, I signed up immediately.

2) What/Who inspired you to take the first step toward getting in shape?

I was struggling to drop the rest of the weight I gained from having my child. I hadn’t gotten into a consistent eating/working out schedule since prior to getting pregnant.

3) What initially intrigued you about our program/why did you sign up?

I really like the idea of the program including both diet and exercise and having a go-to coach assigned for help and questions. I also liked that the WLS sessions are held at all different times and you don’t have to pre-sign up to attend.

4) How did you achieve the success you’ve seen thus far?

I lost my remaining baby weight by my first assessment which was amazing and very motivating. I’ve tried to incorporate any advice I’ve received and have continued to work on staying consistent with my diet and exercise.

5) What changes have you noticed in your life since starting with AFS?

I’m working muscles in class that I haven’t worked before and becoming more aware of my nutritional choices. Now that I got to my first goal, I’m working hard to get to my next goal, which I wouldn’t be able to do without AFS. Working with AFS has also encouraged me to incorporate more exercise in my normal routine on a weekly basis.

6) Advice you can offer others looking to make changes you’ve made?

Listen to your coach and follow their diet and exercise advice and ask questions if you aren’t sure about something. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t have a great week or assessment, it has to be realistic to you and your normal life for it to be successful long term.

Go Jackie! Bye bye baby weight!! 🙂

-AFS Team

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About the Author:

Mike Stack

Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.