Santa Fe Way • Personal Training at Santa Fe Spa

Not Without JeffMy weight had peaked at 228. I decided to do something, but just couldn't get myself motivated. I hired Jeff because having the responsibility of meeting someone on a regular basis was the only thing that would make me work out. It was difficult at first, always coming up with an excuse to cancel. Jeff would talk me through the excuse, and it would break down to finally going. I ALWAYS felt better after just doing it. The amount of work that Jeff put in to personalizing my program and diet shows. His diet is not a typical diet. There's a list of foods that are specific to your metabolism, that are fresh and healthy, that you can eat as much as you will. They are foods that give you energy and that you can process more efficiently. Jeff always asks “How have you been eating?”, so he can check up on your progress. He's also very good at making healthy foods sound delicious... just ask him about HoneyCrisp apples!Not only did working with Jeff help me lose weight – I’ve lost 44 pounds so far – and get toned and strong, but it helped immensely with my surgery. Six years ago I had ACL knee surgery and I was overweight and out of shape. A year after that surgery, my knee was still not back to normal and my leg would swell on occasion. The total recovery time was more than a year.Subsequently, I had to get the ACL on the other knee fixed. A month and a half before the surgery I kept to the foods that Jeff recommended and worked out on schedule. I felt so strong and slimmer when I had the operation. I attribute being able to kneel down and fully flex that knee within two months to having worked out with Jeff, before and after the surgery. I couldn't afford the physical therapy from the doctor, so I just stopped going. Jeff and I took it very slowly at first, but then in no time I got stronger. Six months later I keep forgetting I even had knee surgery!What a pleasure it is to work with Jeff. He is positive and friendly and never makes you feel bad if you fall short of your 'duties'. You can talk to him about anything, and I have! From how you feel emotionally and how it affects your motivation, to the state of American politics! When you talk about seemingly mundane things in your life to someone who is genuinely concerned about you, you get an objective outlook on how those things may be affecting your energy and health. And Jeff's sense of humor always makes the workouts fun.His workouts are streamlined and efficient. Get used to not having to count how may repetitions you do. Jeff's keeping track of what weights you're using and how well you're using them. All you have to do is the best you can, and he'll measure your progress. He obviously loves his work and is constantly keeping up with the latest research and products and isn't afraid to change something for the better, like multi-vitamin/mineral recommendations. Also, if you really hate a specific exercise or it isn't comfortable, he'll suggest something else or work around it.I have gone down from sizes 18-20 to 12-14 and am proudly very strong. I still have a little way to go to reach my goal, but I totally feel that it's in sight. I look forward and enjoy the workouts with Jeff immensely. I recommend him to anyone who would like to feel better, younger, and stronger, and of course, look great!”Elspeth HilbertSenior Graphic DesignerThe Santa Fe New Mexican More...

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