IN LOVE WITH FITNESS, INC.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA

After years of working in the corporate world and moving half way across the country, I decided to go back to school. I knew that I wanted to help people and at the same time find out a little about who I was too and school seemed the best place to do that. It was a step by step process. First I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology and I was ready to head for a Masters degree, but I had the honor of having fantastic mentors who encouraged me to go all the way! Little did I know that I would become a Doctor of Psychology. My mission is to share my curiosity with you. At home I regularly cook with my 7-year-old daughter. When she says, “It’s yummy, Mama”, I consider it the greatest compliment. She likes to help me in the kitchen. It’s a perfect opportunity for me to teach her about different foods, nutrition and healthy choices. She loves to play outside and she is part of the dance team at school. She occasionally joins me at the park for yoga. I am touched just knowing I am making yet another positive difference in her fruitful life. Back in 2006 I took my first job as a group fitness instructor with great joy and dedication. From the very first class I was hooked! There was no better feeling than to see your clients enjoying their workout by pushing through the pain with a smile and just having a blast with you and their gym buddies for that one hour. They were my true inspiration and made me fall In Love with Fitness once and forever. They encouraged me to continue my fitness education and work on my skills. I’ve discovered a way to influence people to stay physically active and therefore happier, healthier and more balanced with their lives… Trust me, it’s a MAGICAL FEELING! As I slowly transitioned my career into personal training, the background in gymnastics gave me a unique approach to weight training and overall fitness: I focus on embracing a feminine physique and building a strong body that can handle any challenges life throws your way. Yes, I do believe that physical fitness helps us build confidence because “my girls” (at any age they are still my girls) are super heroines in the making! They impress themselves by what they are able to do every workout! No wonder their shyness fades away as the muscles get stronger. I must say that being stronger doesn’t automatically mean “bulky” or “manly looking”. My clients have no interest in a “muscle” competition of any kind – their goal is to shape up their bodies in the most feminine way. Did I mentioned the “side effects” that come along with that beautiful toned body? Oh…here they are – higher energy level to run through a mile long to-do list for the day, reduced stress, improved mood, deeper sleep and, finally, exercising helps many of the body’s systems function better! I’ll repeat myself by saying that my clients are often my inspiration! They are caring mothers, beautiful wives, busy professionals and successful business owners. If they MAKE TIME to workout and stay healthy then nearly all excuses are invalid! Of course they fall off track here and there but their ultimate “setting” is “healthy.” The In Love with Fitness project was born in the middle of tough-crazy-sleepless-yet-very-happy time. I was getting my second degree as a full-time straight-A student (yes, I’m bragging a little) and running a full time personal training business. It was getting more and more difficult to keep up with my clients’ training “homework”, nutrition and motivation because of the growing work load and the limited timeframe they could spend in the gym. I imagined it would be great if my clients had a one-stop-shop for fitness. As the Russian saying goes – “The best gift to give is the one you wish to receive yourself”…In Love with Fitness is a small gift to help you make a BIG change in your wellbeing! After years of working in the corporate world and moving half way across the country, I decided to go back to school. I knew that I wanted to help people and at the same time find out a little about who I was too and school seemed the best place to do that. It was a step by step process. First I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology and I was ready to head for a Masters degree, but I had the honor of having fantastic mentors who encouraged me to go all the way! Little did I know that I would become a Doctor of Psychology. Yet, during my time in school my objective from the beginning was clear, it was to help people strive to be and feel their best. During my practice, I was given the opportunity to work with a variety of people dealing with a plethora of issues that not only included severe mental illness, but various life issues including lack of good nutrition and exercise. I was amazed to see how many of these very individuals that came to me for help with emotional or psychological issues needed help with their lifestyle. I often thought about and read research on the effects of nutrition and exercise on people’s emotional and psychological health. It led me to believe that if you can help people come to the conclusion that if they can change or tweak their eating and exercise habits just a little, they would see a remarkable improvement in their mental health. All the psychological tools available to us are nothing without a strong body and mind. That is why I believe in the mission behind In Love with Fitness. A place, call it a beginning, were women can bridge the gap between their bodies and minds by learning and incorporating the skill sets they need to help maintain optimal wellbeing without all the crazy gimmicks or latest fads. I really believe in the approach In Love With Fitness takes, of taking a step by step process that you can build on. Slow and steady will help you to maintain your goals for years to come by building upon each one steadily enhancing your mind and body until you achieve the right balance for you. The In Love with Fitness process is created for active women by active women. So, it takes into consideration your busy lifestyle and puts forth ideas and challenges that you truly can achieve. Plus, you will look and feel great too! So, my hope is to share my experiences, years of psychological study and practice, and the latest psychological research in order to help you obtain the balance you seek. As always, I am here to help you grow the love for fitness.