September 15, 2021

Client Success Update (Ann Arbor)

Name: Erin McLaughlin

Start Date: 1/20/2015

Assessment Date: 4/08/2015

Fitness Practitioner: Kemper Sosa

Assessment Results: Lost 14lbs and down 8% body fat in 78 days!

1.) How did you hear about AFS?

I have multiple friends and co-workers who have been coming to AFS for a while. They always made it sound so fun, so I’ve always had an interest in joining!

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

I wanted to get back into the shape that I was a year and a half ago. My body just wasn’t feeling great with some extra weight I had gained. I was inspired by my friend who made some fitness changes, and she encouraged me to switch up my routine and join AFS.

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

I have never been one to walk into a gym and just jump on a treadmill or throw some weight around. It’s boring and I wouldn’t really know what to do. The group fitness classes are great because of the structure, and it’s fun doing it with other people encouraging each other! I also travel a lot with Michigan Softball and having Kemper check in on me has made a huge difference this year! He even gives me supplemental workouts to do in my hotels!

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

I have learned to control the controllable- you can’t control your personal relationships, how busy you are at work, or the bad weather. You can control your choices, effort, and attitude. I really just committed to the plan that me and Kemper discussed concerning my food logs, calories, and exercise.

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

When I bought size 6 shorts when traveling to Arizona last March, there was a pretty big boost to the ego!! My confidence overall has increased but I just FEEL really great. I’m leaner and fitter than I have ever been, and am really proud of myself- which is the best part.

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

It just has to be a desire to make change. Whether it is big or small, it has to be a choice to make a lifestyle change. My advice would be to give yourself a chance! Make the choice to eat well, log your food, and get the workouts in. When you have a bad day or two just accept it for what it is and get back at it!

Congrats Erin! We’d love some tickets to a Michigan Softball game 😉 GO BLUE!

-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.