"My name is Monica Hjelmeland, I am 23 and I've been working with Jill for almost a year now! Jill has changed my life in so many ways! When I met Jill I was not happy with my body, mind, or anything, I was 22 and food was my comfort for everything! I always had a happy face on for everyone in my life but Jill saw what I let very few people see, my extreme unhappiness! My path has not been easy but I know if I wouldn't have had Jill there I never could have jumpstarted this new life! Losing weight was not only a physical thing, it was also a very emotional thing too! I once have been in a closet crying because I knew if I went into the kitchen I would eat everything in it, so I called Jill. I'm sure my message did not make sense but I talked myself through the urge like I had talked about with Jill and got through it! One year ago seems like an eternity ago! After endless hours of working out and control of my diet I have lost 40 lbs and dropped 3 sizes! I never really thought that anyone would notice my body change, but almost everyone I know has commented on how good I look and how much healthier I look! Jill has changed my life! She has never given up on me! She's always told me I CAN do it, if I put my mind to it! (Because can't lives on won't street!) Jill always pushes me to the limit and challenges me each week! I will never be able to say thank you enough to Jill, she has changed my life forever, and I will continue to work with her because she is the greatest trainer in my book!"
-Monica Hjelmeland,
Des Moines
"I have been working with Jill for about 4 months now and she is great! She programs workouts to you and helps you with your food to help you change your lifestyle to a healthier one. Jill is not just a trainer, she is a great friend that is always around to take a call or the time to answer questions or to just motivate you. I have dropped one jean size and I lost 7 lbs after 3 weeks! She has made me feel better about myself and going to college with confidence that I will continue my new healthy lifestyle and not gain the freshmen fifteen! I would encourage you to contact Jill today!!"
-Christie Kleen,
Des Moines
"I was diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic, non-insulin dependent. Meaning as long as I maintained a good diet and began an exercise program, I would not need any medications. I began working with Jill on both a meal program and a couple of personal training sessions. I also joined her weekly exercise classes and within 6 weeks my A1C level had dropped and my blood sugars lowered dramatically. Jill takes the time to work individually with you even within a class setting. Her classes are small enough she can maintain a very personal rapport and provide the individual attention if needed. The constant encouragement has provided me with the motivation to stay with it and it has paid off."
-Anonymous,
Des Moines
"One day I was reading an article in the Des Moines Register regarding 3 women who had lost a tremendous amount of weight by EATING RIGHT and EXERCISE! How many times have I tried this in my lifetime? After reading about Jill Olsen who helped one of the ladies in the article I knew at that instant I needed to talk to Jill. In a few days I met with Jill and within the week she had me exercising and eating correctly! She did tell me at our first consult never to weigh myself again! If she found out that I had she would come to my house and remove any scale found. I kept my promise...yes we had 2 sets of scales and I even had a couple of doctor visits where I was weighed but I kept my eyes closed so that I would not see the number! After the first 2 weeks I began to feel different, not only did I feel better, I was happier and I could feel a change occurring. I had so much energy even after Jill had worked with me one on one, initially I was exhausted but within an hour I was full of energy ready to do more. It felt great!
Why is this time different than any other time that I dieted and exercised? JILL, she is such a great, positive, and energetic person to have as my trainer. Plus she knew what I should eat and when along with the correct exercise regime. Jill got me started on weights and introduced me to the women's evening exercise class which was awesome...I thought there could be nothing better...until she introduced me to kettlebell class...it was the class of all classes for me! During my 10 weeks with Jill I lost 17 pounds and 16.75 inches total from 5 different measuring points! Yes I lost with the help of Jill, but I also gained...an awesome friend! She is the best!
Things to remember:
1. Follow the meal plan that Jill gives you! (I never thought I could eat 6 times a day! In the end I felt so much better!)
2. Exercise according to what Jill suggests and attend classes. The moral support you receive from Jill and other class members is great!
3. Do not use the scales...period!
4. Keep a log of everything you eat...not for calories...just so you know what you have ate.
5. DON'T forget to call Jill when you are finished reading this to set up your first appointment, you will not regret it!
My journey with Jill is nowhere come to an end. She has helped me meet short term goals that will eventually lead me to accomplishing my long term goals! Be strong for yourself and be happy.
Thanks Jill!"
-Anonymous,
Des Moines
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