I had always been inactive and overweight, but by the end of 2004, my size 14 and XL clothes were beyond tight and I knew I had to make some big changes. I started my first program with Gillian in January 2005. Gillian takes a very practical approach and works with you to ensure that she can provide a good balance of motivation, support and accountability. Working with her, I lost over 40 lbs in about 11 months, fitting comfortably into size 8! In that time, I developed an appreciation for what my body could do (there’s no “I can’t” with Gillian!), I also learned a lot about nutrition and the clear impact of my food on the scale. I learned not to beat myself up if I made poor choices, but to recommit myself to reaching my goals. Since then, Gillian has guided me through two fit pregnancies, expertly tailoring my programs through all trimesters and quickly and safely getting me back to the gym post-partum. Today I weigh even less than I did when I first reached my “goal” in November 2005, and I attribute that a lot to the strong base of information and support that I received while working with Gillian. Several times I catch myself thinking, “What would Gillian do?” and that goes beyond my workouts and food choices, extending to how I raise my children and participate in my community. Gillian is the best role model you could have and, although she would tell you that you make your own success, your success is that much more achievable in her capable hands!