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Ashley Brixius has been my personal trainer for three years. I began working with Ashley when I was 14 weeks pregnant (once my morning sickness had subsided). I had worked out prior to being pregnant, however, I never did strength training, only cardio. I never felt good about my body – while I wasn’t overweight, I was definitely not in shape. Ashley worked with me three times a week throughout my entire pregnancy. Not only did the workouts help with energy levels during my pregnancy, but the strength I gained helped me tremendously while in labor.

After I had my son, I continued to work out with Ashley. I had gained 42 pounds during my pregnancy and obviously had a large amount of weight to lose. When I came back to EXSP, 6 weeks after having my son, Ashley was supportive and positive. She worked me harder than I have ever worked. We set goals and Ashley pushed me to achieve those goals. A year after I had my son, I lost every single pound I had gained. That may sound like a long time, but this weight loss was done the right way. My measurements and BMI had been consistently dropping for the entire year and my body was stronger than it was before I was pregnant.

Just last week Ashley took my measurements and calculated my BMI (as she does after each six week program). I was ecstatic to see that my BMI is now at 19.58% which means that my body is now considered to be in the “athletic” category. These past two years, I have gained so much confidence in my appearance. I am 35 and am in the best shape of my life thanks to Ashley. She is not only an excellent trainer and great motivator but she has become a great friend.

It all started with my neck! When I first talked to Ashley Brixius at EXSP, I was simply looking for a way to avoid more physical therapy on my neck. She got right to work and created a personal workout program for me to strengthen my back muscles, plus exercise the rest of my body as well. Before I knew it, however, she convinced me to join EXSP’s Personal Fit Program. Little did I know that it involved counting calories. For the first time in my life I counted calories religiously, exercised three times per week at EXSP, and walked at least two other days. Ashley gave me lots of hints about what I could eat, and I did not go hungry. She also continued to tailor exercise programs for me that helped me get in shape, improve my neck pain, and strengthen my arthritic knees.

I began the Personal Fit program in February 2009. By the end of May 2009, a short 4 months later, I had lost 30 pounds. I stopped counting calories at that point, but continue to eat healthy and exercise two times per week at EXSP. I have lost an additional 15 pounds since May and have dropped 4 clothing sizes overall. Unfortunately, I now need a new wardrobe! I am happy to say that I am back at my weight when I first got married 30 years ago and before having two children. Thanks Ashley! Whenever anyone says how great I look and asks me what I did to lose weight, I always refer them to EXSP.