Name: Stephanie
Practitioner: Jared Freeman
Results to Date: Down 92 pounds, down 33% body fat, and down 64 inches overall
How long have you been a client with AFS?
Almost 3 years.
What do you look forward to the most when coming to AFS?
I look forward to the feeling I know I will have after completing a good, hard workout. I love being pushed to work harder by the trainers and the friends I’ve made at AFS!
What has been the most rewarding part?
Seeing all the progress I’ve made – it makes me feel proud of how hard I have worked.
What keeps you going/keeps you motivated? (What’s your “Why”?)
I stay motivated by remembering how horrible I used to feel compared to now. It feels amazing to be active and healthy and I never want to go back to where I was before I found AFS!
What has been the hardest part?
Maintenance is definitely a double-edged sword for me. Although it feels good to see the progress I’ve made, it can be difficult to not have the constant weight loss as tangible motivation like I did in the beginning.
What is your favorite exercise and why?
It’s kind of a love-hate relationship, but I’d have to say pull-ups. I remember when I couldn’t even do one and how amazing it felt when I finally did it. I have a personal goal to keep increasing the number of unassisted pull-ups I can do, which is a good way for me to track progress.
What advice can you offer others looking to start?
Just do it, even though it may seem uncomfortable. The time is going to pass anyway so you might as well do something that’s good for you along the way. I know I was super nervous to start almost 3 years ago but I haven’t looked back since and I’m so glad!
Stephanie, it’s truly been amazing watching you transform over the last few years! You are such an inspiration to all of us 🙂
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About the Author:
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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.