September 15, 2021

Client Success (Ann Arbor)

Name: Deb Postiff

Start Date: 12/21/11

Fitness Practitioner: Sawyer Paull-Baird

Results: Lost 34lbs of fat, 17% Body fat

1) How did you hear about AFS?

I heard about AFS through two of my friends.

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

My passion for horseback riding was the driving force for me to get back into the gym. If I was going to ask my horse to be at the top of his game I needed to make sure I was a strong and fit partner.

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

I was intrigued by the accountability factor. I knew I could be successful, I just needed someone to help me get on the right track. I wasn’t sure I had enough time to make it to the gym but Nate convinced me to give it a shot and after a couple weeks I was totally hooked. Still going strong after 3 1/2 years!!!

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

I achieved success through weekly food prep, daily food logging, consistently coming to class and getting all my supplemental workouts in. Weekly food prep ensures that I have plenty of good food available and it is easy to make good food choices.

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

Where do I start… the changes I have made have been amazing!!! I’ve made huge strides in my horseback riding both in the dressage arena and jumping. I made some huge changes physically and have maintained them long term. I’ve run a few 5k races over the last couple of years too. This year I finished 5th in my age group at the Shamrock and Shenanigan’s 5k and I was the first female finisher in the American Heart Association 5k. From timid and unsure to confident and ready for the next adventure.

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

My advice for everyone is to make the commitment, food log, do what your practitioner asks of you and have fun! Change can be scary but it can be so amazing!!!

Congrats Deb, so glad you took a leap of faith with us!

-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.