Outstanding Effort and Achievement Award!

The Outstanding Effort and Achievement Award for August goes to Emily Lowe, who despite the infinite complaining, works just about as hard as I've ever seen anyone work.  Emily and I started training together in February and between the two of us it's hard to say who's had the more challenging six months.  Picture the toughest workout you've ever been through, then add a 20 pound weighted vest, and you might be on this girl's level.  As a trainer, I literally have to construct the unthinkable and then ask myself, "what can I do to make this even harder?"  Just when I think I've got the perfect formula, Emily proves otherwise by finishing what I had previously considered a masterpiece workout without even taking a water break.

I love this girl to death because she keeps me on my toes as a trainer and keeps my creative mind churning. During the past six months, Emily and I have been training three times per week.  If you're not convinced that this girl works her face off you should probably know that she does at least 30 minutes of cardio at the gym after each of our workouts!  What's even more impressive is that you can find her at the gym doing cardio almost every other day of the week as well!!  She is the definition of "committed" and because of that we've been able to see some great results this year.  Despite our main focus being toning, Emily has lost over six pounds in six months.  In correlation with her primary goals, she has lost 16.75 total inches with the bulk of it coming off of her arms, waist, hips, and thighs.

Emily, with as much hassle as I give you, I hope you know how much I truly enjoy training you.  All of the things I've said above are sooo true.  You challenge me as a trainer and I can honestly say I appreciate that.  You prevent me from getting lazy and I look forward to training you each week.  Even more importantly, I appreciate the relationship we've gotten an opportunity to build over the past six months and I value you as a friend.  You're an incredible person and don't let anyone tell you different.  I do want you to know, however, that before it's all said and done I am still hoping to make you puke or pass out during one of our sessions. ;)  Keep up the great work!  I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish next!!