Success Stories
Through great appreciation, many of my clients have sent thank-you notes and personal testimonials. Here is just a sample from the hundreds success stories and that have been experienced over the past 20-plus years:
Client Spotlight: Vicki Harden-Taylor
When Vicki first contacted me, she was
what I would call a
"fitness enthusiast". Her training endeavors started with some
haphazard workouts that she did on her own. After getting her on a clear cut path, it wasn't
long before it was becoming apparent that Vicki was something
special. After a year together, her body
really transformed before our eyes. And at almost 50 years old, Vicki did her
first figure competition. Simply Awesome!
Client Testimonial: Janine Gibney
"I have been working with Jim for almost a year. It sounds cliche to say he has changed my life, but I don't have a better way to summarize it. I am 45 years old and was a size 10 when I started with Cutting Edge. Now, I am a size 0, I am strong AND I wear a bikini (a combination I never thought possible!). Although he has many clients, you always feel like you are the only one. He is an endless fountain of positive energy and useful information. And yet, as tough as he is on the gym floor, I have met few people in my life who have a heart half as big as Jim's. He is kind, and true, and gentle, and caring. And knowing him has enriched my life beyond measure. I feel very lucky to have Jim in my corner. The results have been way behind anything I could have imagined for myself, not just physically, but emotionally too. I can't wait to see what is next!"
Client Spotlight: Mark Oliver
Mark started training with me back in October of 2007. He started modestly with two sessions a week together. It wasn't long before he was noticing the benefits of personal training and he doubled his weekly appointments to 4 times a week. Through the course of his training, Mark dropped over 40 pounds of body fat and lost over 6 inches from his waist line ALL INSIDE OF 3 MONTHS! This was done ON TOP OF increasing his strength ten-fold! And Mark wasn't done! He continued to take his physique, performance, and health to new levels!
Client Spotlight: Nate Kelly
Nate started the process of trying to lose weight just like many others do...on his own. Roughing through some trial and error with mild progress, he soon noticed that it was a path that would best being taken under professional guidance. Nate contacted me with some pretty lofty goals. At first I was skeptical. Without knowing much about who he was and how his work ethic would be, it felt like he was aiming for the Sun before even hitting the Moon. But Nate put his nose to the grindstone and lost almost 40 lbs inside of 9 weeks. In fact, that hard work, commitment and dedication ultimately led Nate towards his very first bodybuilding competition. Needless to say, everything about Nate really impressed me.
Client Spotlight: Stephanie O'Donnell
Stephanie is a rare mixture of brains, beauty, and all out grit. After being an elite Division 1 athlete for so many years, her competitive side was itching for something new. That is when Stephanie contacted me for help in getting ready for her first bikini competition. After working with Steph for a bit, it was apparent that she had an intensity and focus to her that most people would kill to have. Stephanie's commitment had her traveling almost 2 hours round trip to train with me 3 times a week on top of getting in multiple days of training in between on her own....all this while working 3rd shift as an ER nurse (with some 12 hour shifts thrown in each week). We made quite the team! And Stephanie loved it so much she ended up being a referral machine. There didn't seem like a month would go by without someone coming to me for training that Stephanie had sent. She is a true gem to work with and will always be considered one of the Cutting Edge Hall of Fame!
Client Spotlight: Lety MendozaLety
is one of our proud who serves our great country. She also serves her
family with everything she's got...ultimately letting her own health slide in the process. It
wasn't long before we found a way to balance taking care of herself and
everyone else around her. She not only regained her fitness, but
regained her health and happiness. And the better she is for herself,
the better she has been for everyone else. Check out her progress above.
"Having Jim as my personal trainer was the best decision I ever made. I
wanted to invest in myself by making life style changes and he helped me
get there. He is very professional, caring, knowledgeable and he made
weight training fun. I would highly recommend Jim if you are looking for an excellent trainer." -
Brenda Gregori
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