Dr. Mike

I apologize for the fat guy picture of me flexing, but I wanted to illustrate a point to you. You see, before I made a complete life change in my health, I use to yoyo my weight.

In the winter time I would pack on the pounds and the spring time I would diet very strict to be lean and fit for the summer. Hey after all, it is Michigan, it is not like we live in California, where it is sunny and warm all year long.

Anyway, year after-year, my weight would go up and down and I was very content. I even started identifying myself as the big guy. Kind of like "Big Toney", everybody has known a big Toney in their life right?

Well, I realized that I was being hypocritical living this lifestyle, furthermore, by moving up and down with my weight, I was setting my own health up for a big train wreck in the future. I realized, that if I didn't get control over my life, lose the weight and keep it off, I would most likely gain too much weight, lose all hope, and possibly die of a heart attack at a young adult life; and not be around to see my kids grow, and witness them have children of their own.

And I don't know about you, but I am not cool with that!!!

I want to be around to be a fun grandpa, and a grandpa that can actually do stuff with their grand kids. Anyway, I got control over my health and took action. I got fit!!! But it wasn't easy, and I didn't do it alone. I hired my friend/ business partner Jerry to help me and keep me accountable. So I recommend to you, if you want to lose weight to look, feel, and live great, then do it. Don't waste time, start know!

There will never be a perfect time, you just have to do it. Get a friend, or even better, hire one of our trainers. When you hire our trainers, you get more than just one trainer, you get our whole team, and they are led by me. And I guarantee, I am not willing to let you down, nor are they going to.

Thanks for your time,

-Dr. Mike Sartorius

Jill

I thought I was extremely fit when I came to VIP. I was very humbled by the assessment. I couldn't do a sit up and barely held a plank for 20 seconds. I couldn't do a pull up either. I couldn't jump rope backwards and my forward jumps were pathetic!

I gave myself one year, and was pleasantly surprised after six months. After much encouragement/support from the staff at VIP, I have lost 38 lbs and lost 3 dress sizes. My strength has increased ten-fold and I can now hold a plank for over 6 minutes and won a boot camp challenge! I was not a runner prior to VIP and now I can run a 5k in under 25 minutes.

Personal training is an investment! How much would you drop on a down-payment for a car, boat, house, etc. that you may not keep? You cannot replace your health/body. Personal training/weight management classes and grocery shopping at VIP is a commitment to life-long health and wellness. It's been the key to my success!

- Jill

Mark

I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I have always been a very active person but no matter what, I was always heavy. Since high school, I have always had some kind of gym membership. No matter what I tried to do, the weight just kept piling on. In May , my weight was 337 pounds. I was wearing XXXXL shirts and up to a 54 inch waist in some pairs of pants. I knew that I had to make a change. That is when I discovered VIP Fitness.

I have been going to VIP for almost a year now and I could not be happier with the results. I recently hit the 100 pound loss mark and I have noticed many improvements in my everyday life. I can run a 5k, fit on a roller coaster, and shop at any store I choose. I am now buying 36 inch pants in the waist and even some shirts in XL. VIP Fitness tailored workouts specifically for me and also a nutrition plan that has been the biggest difference in my weight loss. I look forward to my next weight loss goal and I know with the help of VIP, I will be able to achieve it.

-Mark Garcia

Leonard

Before I started training at VIP Fitness I felt weak and tired everyday. Honestly, I felt like I was 60 years old.

I never thought I was going to lose barely any weight. Once the weight came off, it kept going and going away.

I started at 227 pounds at 47% body-fat the first day. So far, I have gotten my weight down to 139 pounds at 9% body-fat. Overall, I have lost a total of 88 pounds and 38% of my body-fat.

It costs nothing compared to the 8 years I wasted losing 5 to 10 pounds and gaining it all back. I would go to the gym for 3 hours and finally I hired VIP and got more results in 3 months.

- Leonard

Rebecca

VIP Fitness has been part of a life changing experience for me... Four and a half months ago, I told Mike Sartorius, I was going to lose over 100 pounds. I was already very motivated and strictly limiting my food and portions, but I knew I needed a lot of exercise to go along with that. At an overweight, sedentary age 59, I was afraid I would injure myself and derail my weight loss goal. I really wanted to do this, but I hate exercise and sweating and huffing and puffing.

After evaluating my very limited athletic ability, we set up a schedule that was easy for me to work with. Two days with Adam and one with Mike every week. VIP's nutrition professional suggested some changes that helped me actually eat a little more, get more from my workouts and keep losing weight.

VIP's unique method of constantly changing the regimen keeps it fun and interesting, while working my entire body. Workouts even target agility and coordination; areas I was surprised to learn had really deteriorated.

Three times a week, a VIP trainer works with me, one on one.. He shares my goals and concerns, we have a lot of laughs to (offset the huffing and puffing and sweating) and exchange ideas for eating, and staying motivated. He encourages me to push my limits a little further, keeping me focused, helping me become the best, physically, that I can be; energized and stronger and more flexible.

I tell everyone who will listen, this is the best possible way to achieve a fitness goal - the investment in my well being is worth every dollar, and I couldn't have achieved the improvements I have without VIP.

Thank you for your guidance...

-Rebecca O'Neal

Angie

Before I started working out at VIP I felt helpless, tired, embarrassed and just uncomfortable in my own body. I had stopped caring and just let myself go. Because I was so overweight and embarrassed to be in public I did not have a life outside of work. I hated my life and needed to change.

It was June 2009 and my little sister was getting married. I could not enjoy any of the festivities because I knew everyone was looking at me and wondering what had happened. I was at the heaviest I had ever been and felt awful mentally and physically. That is when I started researching fitness facilities in the area.

I had my fitness evaluation with Jerry and was a little hesitant about signing up but couldn't say no to his sales pitch. I am so thankful that I joined! We set some long term goals and at the time I truly did not think I would achieve them. I wanted to lose around 90lbs. As of today I have lost 72lbs and am at 13.99% body fat. I know with the help of Jake and everyone else at VIP I will reach my ultimate goal by this summer. I have never felt better about my body. I am strong and confident and it is all because of VIP. Jake is always challenging me and when I do slip he provides the motivation I need to get back on track.

Personal training is expensive but totally worth it. I would not be where I am now without my personal trainer, Jake. I enjoy life again and there is no price tag you can put on that.

-Angie