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7 Things to Look for Before Hiring a Personal Trainer

December 12, 2017 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

7 Things to Look for Before Hiring a Personal Trainer

So, you’ve made a decision to improve your physical health with the assistance of a personal trainer. Congratulations! It’s a big step and a big commitment, but well worth the time and money. There is, however, one caveat: Make sure you hire the right personal trainer for you. Personal training by its very definition is […]

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Non-Scale Victory: Kimberly transformed her body

August 10, 2017 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Non-Scale Victory: Kimberly transformed her body

Transformation of the Day: Kimberly‘s story is a great example of why the scale isn’t the only way to measure your progress. She points out that judging by BMI scale, she is in the obese range. By focusing on training and nutrition, she has shaped her body and produced awesome results. Check out what she shared […]

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Morgan lost 75 pounds

August 3, 2017 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Morgan lost 75 pounds

Transformation of the Day: Morgan lost 75 pounds. Her dream was to play college basketball. She was able to reach that goal by changing her eating habits and training hard. Now, she wants to be a positive body activist. Check out her journey. What was your motivation? My motivation to lose weight was to be happy and […]

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Best YouTube channels for getting a serious workout at home this winter

December 8, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 5 Comments

Best YouTube channels for getting a serious workout at home this winter

Winter is coming! It’s that time of year when working out outside can be very challenging due to cold weather. There may even be times when getting to the gym is a perilous task due to snowy and icy roads. What do you do when you have limited equipment at home but you want to get […]

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Dee lost 48 pounds

November 13, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

Dee lost 48 pounds

Transformation of the Day: Dee lost 48 pounds. Her wakeup call came when she realized that she’d gained back 48 lbs. of the 108 lbs. she lost in 2008. She was fighting anxiety and stress due to her work life, which led to out of control eating habits. However, once she made up her mind, she […]

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Deidre went from a size 12 to a size 6

October 18, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Deidre went from a size 12 to a size 6

Weight Loss Story: Deidre went from a size 12 to a size 6. She prayed for guidance and found the help she needed. Now, she is eating clean, training mean and inspiring others to do the same. Check out what she shared with us about how she did it. BWLW, Thank you for being a light on the topic […]

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Desiray’s Story: 15 Pounds Makes a Difference

April 21, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Desiray’s Story: 15 Pounds Makes a Difference

Update July 2017 – Desiray competed in her first bikini competition on July 1st. While training for the event, she lost 10 lbs and 10% of her body fat. Check out her update. I hired a coach to help me prep for my first show. She gave me a nutrition plan and a training schedule that she […]

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Angie lost 59 pounds

April 12, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 3 Comments

Angie lost 59 pounds

Transformation of the Day: Angie lost 59 pounds. She didn’t want her diabetes to become serious to the point of amputation or where she would have to depend on others to take care of her needs. Success has come in the form of an online fitness and nutrition program that has provided the guidance and accountability […]

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Felicia lost 90 pounds

February 12, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Felicia lost 90 pounds

Transformation of the Day: Felicia lost 90 pounds. Like so many other people, she would start each year with a commitment to lose the pounds and eventually give up on her efforts. She took the time to explore options for weight loss and her journey has lead to to a passion for exercise, especially running. She […]

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Alicia lost 131 pounds

January 28, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 4 Comments

Alicia lost 131 pounds

Great Transformation: Alicia lost 131 pounds. After a serious injury, she was told that for proper healing she needed to lose weight. She chose weight loss surgery, after which she focused on working with a trainer and learning how to live a much healthier lifestyle. Now her life is full of “new experiences, flights without […]

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