TESTIMONIALS

Want to know what others are saying about Bariatric Guru™ programs? Take a look!

Pam Davis RN,BSN,CBN- Program Coordinator atCentennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity andChairperson- Obesity Action Coalition

"Erin is a great trainer and is very good at keeping my lazy self motivated to do more for myself and my health. I am hoping to be ready to do one of her races next year"- Cathy

"I really enjoyed the Bariatric Breakthrough Challenge. The food was excellent! I was glad to gain knowledge about Chike and other products!"- Rose

Susan Harrison on participating in her first half marathon with Fit and Flourishing!

"Erin, So grateful I had an opportunity to meet you. You inspired me to do this! It was tough and I really had to dig deep a few times to push through the pain. It was all worth it and I will do another. I am so proud that at 63 I could do this because when I was young I never could have. Simply amazing! I am still on a high and re-living the excitement over and over. One more comment and maybe the most important was to hear my granddaughters tell me how proud of me they are! Wow that really touched my heart! Thank you for I aspiring me!"

"Erin and Ben were so helpful with the information given and presented it in such a dynamic way! I thoroughly enjoyed the day."- Elizabeth

Charter member Amy Jo Smith after completing her first half-marathon with our group in Walt Disney World in November 2012. WAY TO GO AMY!!!!

In November of 2008, I made the decision to have weight loss surgery and had Gastric Bypass in August of 2009. After having my surgery I started walking with my dog. I eventually started following the couch to 5K program and entered my first 5K exactly one year to my weight loss surgery. Upon barely finishing my first 5K I started to wonder what it would be like to run a half marathon. I began to dream about finishing a half and I started researching Disney runs as I was told they were a great experience. Then in January, Erin Akey, mentioned that she would be putting a group together to go to Disney for the Wine and Dine and I quickly said to count me in. Training for the Wine and Dine not only led to time for reflection while running the countryside around home, but running the actual Wine and Dine brought a great sense of accomplishment. I am certainly not your typical runner, but I have been able to use Jeff Galloway’s run/ walk method, which has allowed me to cover more miles on foot than I ever dreamed about. At the finish line a flood of emotions came over me, from joy to pride to disappointment that it was over to thankfulness for all who had supported me. Coming from a girl who thought the only reason to run was because you were being chased and it was life or death, the thrill of completing endurance events cannot be measured. I look forward to my next Disney race and plan to go for a Coast to Coast in 2013 and a Goofy in 2014!

"I really love having access to my trainer any time I need her. When I am having a bad day or just not feeling motivated, I can text or email Erin even if it is not time for our phone consult. She is always there to help and keep me motivated and keep my workout routine fresh and changing"- Ann

"Erin please allow me to thank you for holding this class today. I got just what I came to get from it. I am one year out from my surgery with a loss of 88 pounds. I feel so great without that 88 pounds on my body. But with all of my success I have been so down on myself and my body image. I leave here today loving my new body for what it is and I never want to go back to where I came from. With still wanting to get down 30 more pounds, if I do not meet that goal i do feel now that i can love myself for what and who I am as is today. I just could never tell you how much today has meant to me. It is a restart of a jump start that I was in need of. God bless you and your family."- Anita

"All of the personal experiences were great. I have been needing motivation and help for a while now. I am so glad I came to your seminar."- Jenny