For Christmas 2005, my sisters and I decided to hire a personal trainer for my Mom. We knew this gift would not be excitedly received and we knew that we had to find just the right situation if we truly wanted her to succeed in losing weight and embracing a healthy lifestyle.\r
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Our Mother truly wanted to change but didn't like being 'forced' into this situation. She graciously gave it a try! I was present at her first meeting with Rochelle and I don't think you could have seen a more resistant client than my Mom. The results have been tremendous and beyond anything I could have hoped for her. She has gained a true understanding of how to be active every day, even in the little things she does. She finally views food as a fuel for her body instead of a comfort in her day and she really understands how to eat to feel physically and mentally good.\r
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The ability to have Rochelle come into her home weekly has many tangible and intangible benefits. She has transformed her body and all the 'numbers' (reduced body fat, increased flexibility/mobility and weight loss) prove it. Visually, she looks the best she has in 2 decades! Her self esteem is soaring and the ability to have a conversation with my Mom about health and fitness is one of the best gifts I have received back from this program. Also by having Rochelle directly in her home, she has learned to see everything in her environment as an opportunity to get active without the stigma and time of going to a gym.\r
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I am so excited about the quality of life Habits Forming has given back to my Mom. Three years ago, I dreaded a trip to Las Vegas with her because of all the walking we would be doing. Now I'm planning to take her white water rafting for my 40th birthday in 3 years. This program has been a gift to the entire family. Our Mother is a role model we can all be proud of!\r
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In health,\r
Mary Toberman\r
Oak Park Heights, MN
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