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Name: Deanna Dicks

Start Date: 6/20/2014

Assessment Date: 4/17/2015

Fitness Practitioner: Sawyer Paull-Baird

Assessment Results: Lost 23 lbs of fat mass and down 13% body fat

1.)  How did you hear about AFS?

I heard about AFS from my daughter’s friend, Chelsea Bishop.  She came to AFS for sports fitness.

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

I had put on some weight and wasn’t happy with what I saw in the mirror and my clothes were getting a little tight.  

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

What I was trying to do on my own wasn’t working so I wanted someone to help guide me and tell me what I needed to do in order to get back into shape.  The structure of the programs at AFS are great and you are always motivated to work hard.  The instructors are very friendly, approachable and encouraging during the workout.  Every workout is different so you don’t get bored doing the same thing.  I always leave feeling I’ve worked hard. 

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

My achievement thus far is based on hard work, dedication, and encouragement from my practitioner.  I just followed what my practitioner “prescribed” for me to do as far as my calorie intake, monitoring my diet, and just started working out a lot.  I was doing WLS 3 days a week and asked my practitioner to give me supplemental workouts to do at home because I wanted to work out 6 days a week.  So besides coming to AFS, my at home workouts are 3 days a week of treadmill intervals.  I exceeded my goal of weight loss, and eventually hit my plateau.  I wanted to increase muscle definition so I switched over to group strength training.  I’m building muscle, looking toned, and couldn’t be happier.  I like the fact that my workouts are written specifically for me.   I am in better shape and look better now than I did when I got married 25 years ago.  It was actually not that difficult to do.  

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

The changes that I have noticed are that I control my portion size, and basically eat a lot healthier.  I feel great, have more energy, and I haven’t been sick in a year now.  Not even a little cold.  I contribute that to the healthy eating and the exercise.

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

My advice is that you have nothing to lose but the weight.  If you stick to it and follow the advice of your practitioner than you can be successful as well.  It really is a life style change because you monitor everything that you eat, and are eating healthier when you are on calorie limitations.  Healthy food has a lot fewer calories than junk food.  You don’t have to give up pizza or chocolate, lord knows I didn’t, but you have to budget that into your diet.  Planning your meals ahead of time works great.  Again, the key to success is following the advice of your practitioner and DEDICATION. I love coming to AFS and couldn’t be happier with my results!

 

 

Congrats Deanna! Keep up your hard work and dedication!

-AFS Team

 

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About the Author:

  • 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.

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