I've had many health habits in the past 10 years, some healthy and some not so healthy. I've always believed in the saying "Eat Less and Move More" when it comes to weight management but I never understood "how much less" or "how much more" to get to my goals.

I came to Fitness Together wanting to regain my physique after suffering from back surgery due to a herniated disc. After having surgery I had to "makeover" my exercise routine because I needed to ensure that I didn't hurt my back again. For over a year I tried to get back into the shape I was in before my surgery and then I had a simple accident and broke my elbow. I felt pretty defeated because doctors told me I would be unable to use my arm for 2-3 months and it would be 6-12 months before it would feel normal again. I would not accept that so I decided to take control of my health and get some help.

I called Fitness Together and met with one of the owners, Katie. After our meeting I felt confident that I could get back to where I wanted to be and rehab my injuries at the same time. They created a program that would rehabilitate my elbow and strengthen my back, all the while losing weight and getting me back into the shape. I finally felt like I had a good plan to move forward.

The results - In 3 months with FT, I am back to doing full push-ups and pull-ups. My elbow is as strong as it was before the break, my core is stronger, my back is healthier and I lost 6 lbs of fat and decreased my body fat by 3% - these were all things that I had been trying to do for a year and half on my own.

And the best part is that I feel I can sustain this way of life because they educated me on how to keep this up on my own - how to eat right and work out efficiently and effectively. FT is very innovative, accommodating and knowledgeable in all aspects of fitness. Without their support I would still be struggling with my arm and back, not knowing how to ensure a safe but effective fitness routine.