One Year Testimonial – Great Physical AND Mental Improvements

Thanks Marci

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For the first time in my life, I can honestly say that I am happy with my physique, and I owe that satisfaction to Erik Ledin and his guidance over the past year. For as long as I can remember I have struggled with my weight.  I have been overweight, underweight and somewhere in between, but never have I been completely at peace with the reflection I see in the mirror. My journey to improving my physique began at the age of fourteen, when I finally became fed up with feeling insecure about my body and joined a gym. Soon I began to see some results, which served as the catalyst for what would become an obsession with building a lean and muscular physique like the ones that graced the cover of fitness magazines. Fast forward ten years. I have spent countless hours reading magazines, books and internet articles in search of the answers that would get me to that point. I have wasted thousands of dollars and fallen victim to the marketing of supplement companies who claimed their product would unlock my muscle building/fat burning potential. And I have tried numerous programs created by industry ‘experts’ hoping each time that doing so would produce the results that were promised. Throughout this time I had worked so hard and sacrificed so much, yet I was still so far from where I wanted to be. But finally, amidst one of my many internet research sessions, fate set in and I found Erik. I am forever thankful for that, as to date he is the ONLY person who has helped me make significant improvements myself both mentally and physically.

I began working with Erik Ledin in September of 2009. My goal when I hired him was to build muscle, as the workouts and diets that I had been doing on my own were producing less that stellar results.  For the first four months I did a traditional bulk that entailed lots of food, intense weight training, and (gasp) NO cardio. Little had I known that this was how you were supposed to go about gaining muscle. I had always been very apprehensive to accept the fat gain that came along with building a muscular physique, so I tried to do so with a diet of limited carbs and almost daily cardio. Hiring Erik forced me out of my comfort zone, but I knew that I had to give up that control if I wanted to change.

When I decided to transition towards dieting, Ill admit that I was nervous for what was to come. Having been eating so much good food for months, I was anxious that my carbs would be taken away and Id be hungry all day long. Much to my surprise and delight, that was never the case. I was still able to enjoy the same foods I did during my bulk, just a little less of them. During that time I can attest that I never felt hungry, deprived, or run down like the dieting stories you often hear. My workouts were challenging and intense (which made up for the minimal cardio I was doing) and I was able to maintain my strength and energy the entire time. The end result was me weighing the exact same that I did when I started, but with a completely different body composition. I am leaner now than I have ever been, but I actually have some muscle for once. I couldn’t be happier with my results, and I am constantly being stopped in the gym by people who are admiring my physique and asking if I compete. For someone who has worked so hard to look that way, there is no better compliment.

In our early correspondence, I told Erik that what I wanted was a coach, not a cheerleader. I had the internal motivation, I just needed his expertise to guide me in the right direction.  A coach is what I wanted and that is exactly what I got. I am the upmost perfectionist, and I want results immediately. Whenever I got frustrated that I wasn’t progressing like I hoped, he was always there to remind me that “this process is a marathon, not a sprint” and building the physique I desired takes time. Even if it wasn’t what I wanted to hear, it was often what I needed to hear to bring me back to reality, and his honesty helped me change the way I view my training. Rather than get discouraged because I didnt transform over night, he taught me to enjoy the journey and celebrate the small successes along the way. Now  I no longer compare myself to others who are stronger, leaner, more muscular, etc. like I did in the past, which always lead to frustration and disappointment. Through working with Erik, I now gain satisfaction each time I improve on my own previous bests or witness the changes in my physique, however small they may be. For the first time in my training “career”, I am truly enjoying the process. And while my journey may not yet be complete, I am confident that I will take what Erik has taught me and continue to make significant improvements. I look forward to seeing what I can now achieve.

I cant say enough great things about Erik and his coaching. He is a true professional whose knowledge of nutrition and training is insurmountable. If there were more trainers like Erik, who truly cared about their clients and took the time to create solid and effective plans, the fitness industry would be a much better place. If you are looking for a smart, sane, maintainable and most importantly, enjoyable program, I encourage you to hire Erik to help you reach your goals. Whether you want to gain muscle or strength, lose fat or just be an overall healthier and happier person, Erik will help you get there.

Thank you, Erik, for your guidance and support. But most importantly, thank you for giving me my life back. I am a happier and more confident person because of you.

Marci Nevin, California