Erich Ledebuhr, Whitinsville, MA

Erich Ledebuhr - lost 55 lbs

“The idea of working out in a private studio with the attention of a trainer was a major factor in my decision to join FT. When you are working one to one with a trainer there is a tremendous amount of accountability. I was also impressed with the focus FT puts on nutrition. Weight loss and a healthy life style is a combination of good nutrition and exercise. FT is the whole package; they make you focus on both.

I have seen amazing results from my partnership with FT. I have lost over 50 pounds, lost two pant sizes, and my arms and shoulders stretch the sleeves of my t-shirts! This lifestyle change has also opened up conversations with other people who have approached me to see how they can lose weight too. This is the first time in my life people have approached me with fitness questions!

I also like the family atmosphere of FT. I feel that everyone is invested in me. Everyone is always friendly and interested in my progress. Having everyone’s support makes me want to succeed even more. Knowing I am going into a place where people know me and care about me makes me want to come to FT and work out.”

Heather Miller, Norfolk, MA

Heather Miller - lost 20 lbs. in 12 weeks, more than 3 inches on her waist and 2 inches on her hips

"I used to go to the gym and stay for 15 minutes. I would go on the leg machines and use the lightest weight possible, and then leave. After having a baby, I knew this way of working out wasn't going to work. And I needed to eat a lot better. I was doing too much snacking at night in front of the TV.

When the weight started coming off, you get pumped up and want to do more. I love the total body workouts I do now-it feels good and I can feel a great endorphin rush. My incentive to exercise now is how much I love the people I meet at FT. I've met so many nice people who have been supportive.

When my daughter Hannah was born, I was stuck in sweat pants. Now my pants are loose and droop all over. My husband had a business trip to Mexico, and months ago I started getting nervous about going with him, because I would have to wear a bathing suit. But now I wore my bathing suit and I felt great."

Brad Mason, Norfolk, MA

Brad Mason - lost 23 lbs, dropped 4 pant sizes, and doubled his strength

"The fitness program you outlined for me has provided me with some remarkable benefits that should stay with me for years to come. While training with you, I lost four sizes on my waist, increased my strength nearly two fold, and my overall stamina hasn't been this good for nearly twenty years!

Not only did I learn how to apply weight and cardio training safely to my weekly routine, your guidance also had a profound impact on my nutritional habits as well. I now know HOW to eat right, not just what to eat. What a difference that made toward reaching my fitness goals.

Your training rooms, equipment and especially your trainers are second to none. Way beyond anything I ever could have received or have ever experienced from a typical gym. Also, the one to one attention was instrumental in keeping me on track toward, and excited about, reaching the goals we set out to achieve. While it was hard work, I had a lot of fun during those many sessions. How many workout programs can someone say they looked forward to and actually had fun doing? "

Hilary Ledebuhr, Whitinsville, MA

Hilary Ledebuhr - lost 20 lbs. and 2 pant sizes in 16 weeks

Besides losing 20 lbs. on the scale, Hilary's reshaped her body with more lean muscle, losing 3 ½ inches on her waist, 2 ½ inches on her hips and 2 inches on her thighs!

"I never really had any kind of workout program in the past. I tried Curves for about 6 months and lost about 6 lbs. But I hit a plateau quickly. I knew that I could only take this so far. I used to hate exercise, but now I enjoy my workouts very much. My trainer and I have a lot of laughs but there is a lot of hard work going on too. She pushes me to try things I would never even consider doing and I find myself surprised at what I am capable of.

Before I started exercising, 80% of my diet consisted of sugar and carbs. I would eat sweets when I got hungry. FT has taught me so much about eating better. Once I started eating more protein and vegetables, I lost weight fast.

With all the changes I have made by eating healthy and exercising, I am so proud that I have gone down 2 pant sizes. I never thought I would see the day that I would fit back into a size 8."

Beth Barac, Franklin, MA

Beth Barac - lost 6 inches on her waist in 12 weeks

In her first 12 weeks, Beth has enjoyed some amazing results. Besides losing 10 lbs. on the scale, she's reshaped her body with more lean muscle, losing 6 inches on her waist, 3 inches on her hips, and an inch on her thighs! We asked Beth to share her success story.

"After more than 20 years struggling with my weight, I decided I needed to make a lifestyle change. One of the hardest things I've ever done is walk into Fitness Together. Committing to a program was even harder, but it's one of the best things I've done. Only being on the program for 12 weeks, I have learned so much about how I was doing almost everything wrong, even the exercise I was doing. They have taught me how to eat, workout, and still live a normal life, with my body working for me now.

Was it easy? No. There were days I nearly cried because I did not want to go work out. Having someone else be accountable for my workouts helped me with this. I didn't want to let myself down, never mind my trainer. Now I feel like a million dollars! I have NEVER had as much energy and positive motivation as I have now. Now when I miss a workout, I actually miss it."

Cheryl Lawrence, Franklin, MA

Cheryl Lawrence - lost 20 lbs. in 12 weeks and gone down 2 dress sizes

"I tried everything to get back in shape - fad diets, workout videos, local gyms, home exercise equipment. But what I really needed was motivation, reachable goals, and to learn how to exercise and eat the proper way. I found it at Fitness Together in Franklin!

I was comfortable with FT from the beginning - from the first phone call. The studio was clean, cared for, upbeat and comfortable. People seemed to be happy to be there - both trainers and clients. I needed motivation and knowledge. What I didn't need was a bunch of people milling about showing off their muscles hoping to get someone's attention. I needed undivided attention and a structured, goal oriented program that was developed for me, not a boilerplate routine made for people my age or gender or size. FT provided all of that.

The studio has become a place that I can go where I shut off my phone and pay attention to me. It is where, for 45 minutes, 3 times a week, I am the center of attention and I do not have to have all of the answers.

I've lost 20 lbs. in 3 months, lost 5 inches around my waist and 4 inches around my hips. I've done down two dress sizes. I've learned how to sustain energy and strength. I've also learned what to eat and more importantly, what not to eat. And I'm not done yet!"

Lisa Powers, Wrentham, MA

Lisa Powers - lost 12 lbs in 12 weeks, gave clothes to charity

In her first 12 weeks, Lisa has enjoyed some amazing results. Besides losing 12 lbs. on the scale, she's reshaped her body, to the point that some of her larger size clothes no longer fit:

• Lisa has lost 2 inches on her waist, 2 inches on her hips, and about an inch her thighs.
• She's almost doubled her strength (from 13 push-ups to 25).
• Heart healthy: Lisa lowered her resting heart rate from 81 beats per minute to 71; and lowered her blood pressure from a pre-hypertension 125/81 to a normal 117/78.

"In the past, my husband and I would join a gym, but would not go consistently. With the two kids and work, it was not a priority. I didn't know how to create a workout routine that would work for me. Lifting weights...what was that?

"I feel great right now. I have more energy and I feel stronger. I have been able to pull clothes out from the back of the closet that were once too small. They now fit! I have been able to take larger size clothes out of the closet and give them to charity."

Dick and Terri Tomaino, Franklin, MA

Dick and Terri Tomaino - Dick’s lost 20 lbs in first 8 weeks of training, Terri’s dropped a pant size and 2 inches off her waist

Congratulations to Dick and Terri Tomaino, from Franklin, MA. In 8 weeks, Dick has taken 2 ¼ inches of his waist line and lost 20 lbs. His wife Terri has lost 2 inches off her waist and gone down a pant size.

At age 65, Dick saw it's never too late to start an exercise program. Dick had heart bypass surgery years ago and immediately quit smoking and started eating better. But the weight still crept up year after year. No more. Now Dick has turned himself around, and people are noticing - especially his cardiologist.

"My cardiologist was very happy with my improvements. All my numbers - HDL, LDL and triglycerides, were vastly improved over my last visit,"

Mike Sachleben, Plainville, MA

Mike Sachleben - his kids wondered why he was drilling holes in his belts!

"Scott Martin and Fitness Together ruined all my belts - I had to drill holes in them so I could keep wearing them!

The awesome part of working with Fitness Together was that they taught me how to approach weight loss and working out so that I could continue to drop weight, gain strength and increase stamina on my own.

Before I worked with Fitness Together I was scared to go into a gym out of fear of doing something wrong. Now I can walk into the local gym and feel like I own the place. Scott and his team's training was that good."

Scott Alexander, Franklin, MA

Scott Alexander - lost 20 lbs. in just 6 weeks

"As I got older (mid-30s) I slowed down, and so did my metabolism. Without the responsibility of reporting for a workout that had an actual appointment attached to it, I got bored, lazy, and endured sporadic results that never amounted to much.

Scott Martin has a great personality for motivating and informing without pushing or pressuring. After my introductory workout with Scott, I instantly realized that there were far more options and variations to working out than I knew about. I joined FT because I recognized that the combination of nutrition and a REAL CALORIE BURNING WORKOUT that involved the whole body would lead to achieving my goals. I really needed help in the nutrition department...and I got it. The final piece to the fitness puzzle is in the diet. I really learned that lesson at FT.

I have lost a little over 20 pounds, at least 2" off my waist line, increased my muscle mass significantly, and reduced my body fat by 6-8%. All this in a matter of about 6 weeks. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Gail Blanchette, Medway, MA

Gail Blanchette - lost 4 dress sizes and at age 50 wore a two-piece bikini on vacation (and sent us the pictures to prove it!)

"I want to thank you for helping me achieve my fitness goals. In May, around my 50th birthday, I realized none of my summer clothes fit, I had fat rolls on my back, and no energy. Part of the weight gain and lack of muscle tone was due to battling fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), a painful neuro-muscular condition. Combine that with, well, I really HATE to exercise and I definitely was on the middle-age downhill slide. I tried it on my own and didn't push myself enough to gain much ground over the battle of the bulge. Large gyms were intimidating and I was afraid I'd hurt myself because I didn't really know what I was doing.

You showed me the correct way to exercise. It was nice to get back into my summer clothes in time for my vacation. I went from a size 10 to a size 6, losing 5 inches on my waist! And I feel much stronger today. I still have FMS attacks but they don't seem to last as long.

I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, lots of laughs, and the fact that you took the time to listen. You lifted me up with your kindness when I was having bad days. You cheered me on and patted my back and just made me feel good about myself again. I appreciated the private training space, especially on really bad hair days! (who wants to look like that in a room of 50 people at the gym!)"

Jim Hutchinson, Franklin, MA

Jim Hutchinson - lost 23 lbs. and took 7 inches off his waist

In the past, I tried jogging, but found I wasn't committed to it. The jogging never amounted to much. I wasn't prepared physically and probably did more damage than good to my knees.

I was first attracted to FT because I was overweight and out of shape, and wanted to make a lifestyle change. I checked out a few health clubs and gyms, but I never felt totally confident starting a fitness program on my own.

Since joining FT, I've lost 23 lbs., took 7 inches off my waist, lowered by body fat by 29%, and lowered my blood pressure from stage 1 hypertension to a normal range.

I slimmed down, toned up, and feel stronger - they got me in the best shape I'd been in since my twenties. All of this contributed to my feeling better, sleeping better, and lowering my blood pressure.

What I like best about FT is the people! Scott, Lorne and Joe are fantastic people. They make joining Fitness Together feel like being part of the family. It was this element that made every session worth it."

Tony Clarizio, Franklin, MA

Tony Clarizio - lost 20 lbs. in 2 ½ months

"I joined FT because of its one-on-one approach; very professional, highly credible, qualified and personable trainers; customized programs to client's respective goals/needs; overall friendly, upbeat staff; privacy; long-term perspective

FT Personal Trainers are great and really take a sincere and genuine interest in your goals and progress. They are flexible insofar as designing programs that match your goals/needs and make the workouts challenging yet fun.

I lost 20 pounds in 2 ½ months (met my goal!), reduced my waistline; toned/firmed up via fitness training; and now am mentally-driven and behaviorally inclined to continue practicing fitness and good health practices over the long-term; i.e. FT has opened my eyes and enabled me to make life-altering changes to take control of my fitness and overall health."