A New Wish....

I began working out at TELOS in March of 2007 although I wasn’t consistent at first. By June I was regularly working out and making improvements in my diet. I got involved in the unique member events, and spent time enjoying the wonderful locker rooms! But I didn’t get far on my own- losing only about 4-5 lbs. So I decided to really invest in getting healthy- mind, body and soul. Going through the A.I.M. process with Leroy helped me understand my starting point (and frankly, just how far I had to go).

The next thing I had to do was set my mind towards changing, so I began attending yoga with Jo. She helped me understand how to listen to my body, so I did, and it said, “I want to feel better!” As a result, my functional strength has dramatically improved. My posture is so much better, and I feel like I literally have a new body because I’m so much more flexible! I continue my practice because I’ve seen a dramatic improvement in muscle tone and the mental focus needed to keep improving.

Next I had to work on my diet. I met with Yvette, and she helped me design a menu including the foods I was already eating. She helped me see how small changes can make a huge difference. I now eat breakfast every morning, and I understand how to use food as fuel in my everyday life. In fact, my newfound knowledge inspired me to create a whole new healthier menu for the restaurant company where I work, so now all our guests can stay healthy with me!

The last step was figuring out how to be consistent with my cardio workouts. The floor trainers were a tremendous help in overcoming this hurdle. They are so service-oriented and bring me water when I’m on a machine, encourage me, answer my questions and help me when I need to take my program up a notch. I never feel intimidated because I know I can ask questions.

TELOS has made it easy to make my healthy lifestyle a priority. The café, the cheery folks at the front desk, the snacks available- all of it is done with excellence, and I am so grateful for TELOS and everyone who has helped me feel so much better. This year I got to make a different New Year’s Resolution and a different birthday wish, because TELOS helped me make my hope for a healthy life into a reality that I now live every day.

~ Aaron Horton ~