Michelle Hoffman

"In January of 2013 I got serious about losing weight. And I did, but it wasn’t enough and I hadn’t done it in a healthy way. I basically starved myself until I just couldn’t lose any more. I contacted NWPT and am fortunate to have found Leah and Derrick. They have helped me lose that weight."

Michelle shows balance in her life both physically and mentally!

In January of 2013 I got serious about losing weight. And I did, but it wasn’t enough and I hadn’t done it in a healthy way. I basically starved myself until I just couldn’t lose any more. When I attempted to add in exercise, I had little success. I received lots of great advice from family and friends, but the best advice was to see a personal trainer. So in May I contacted NWPT and am fortunate to have found Leah and Derrick. They have helped me lose that weight and continue to manage it. They immediately taught me how to change my eating habits and motivate and challenge me. I am now working with one of them 4 times a week and I feel great after every session. They push me to work my hardest and I am usually sore, but that is a good thing! At age 55 I am healthier and stronger than I have ever been. I’m amazed to call myself a runner. I have run in several events and had my best time ever in the Girlfriends’ Quarter Marathon. That was an exciting day and there were so many people there encouraging me. Leah and Derrick helped give me the confidence that I could do it and they are two of the most patient people I know. They make the hard work fun. They’ve helped me in ways they don’t realize. It is wonderful to be able to keep up with my active husband and friends. My husband is very proud of me and my biggest supporter. Bob and I love to hike and so enjoy living in the northwest.