Wayne

Finding myself just north of 50, overweight, suffering chronic high blood pressure, overall feeling stressed and lacking vigour, I needed to make some changes. With the help of Leonie Berger in setting achievable goals, and then setting up a plan to improve diet, increase my activity levels and then having specialised one on one training sessions, I have exceeded and then extend my fitness and wellbeing goals. Leonie's approach is open and supportive, with every step and technique explained and with a focus on progressive improvement in diet, fitness and overall wellbeing. 

Wayne, Happy Valley, South Australia

Anna

It was meant to be for my mind, body and soul - reuniting with Leonie was just what I needed for my fitness, weight loss and motivation. Infact I must say at this stage of my life I made the right choice and it is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time.

I knew what I wanted but I needed to break the barrier and get over the hump. Excellent choice of mind, body , soul - well done Leonie and to myself! I also want to commend Leonie on the excellent, professional training envrionment she provides. The results are showing.

Anna, Glenelg, South Australia

 Rod

Tania

For many years now I had felt the weight starting to creep on and it wasn’t as easy to lose as it had been when I was younger. Every winter I would tell myself I needed to get into shape for summer and each summer would come and  go and nothing had changed. The only thing which was changing was the size of the clothes I was buying!

 I turned 40 in 2008 and a couple of months after my birthday I realised something needed to change, I was always feeling tired, I was miserable and really not happy with the way I looked, so I decided to have a mid life crisis, the best crisis I have ever had in my life.

I heard about Leonie through a friend and thought I need to call this lady, what have I got to lose, maybe some weight!  All the usual excuses went through my head at first, when will I have time, how can I afford this etc but after calling Leonie this all changed, it was no longer about finding the time etc, it was about me.

Leonie was very encouraging and realistic about helping me achieve my goals. It was not about starving myself or exercising to the point of exhaustion, it is about sensible eating, regular exercise and sensible life choices. I started using a food and exercise diary to record everything I ate and how much exercise I did.  Within weeks the weight started to drop off and this is where the real high comes in, feeling really proud of yourself for finally making a commitment to get healthy. I looked forward to my sessions with Leonie and I would feel fantastic after exercising. It has to be noted that I was never a sporty or exercising type of person. 

Tania, South Brighton, South Australia 

 Michelle

I initially went to Leonie at "Life & More" on recommendation from my physio for assistance with weight loss after struggling to lose weight gained over the previous couple of years.

After consultation I began a program of twice weekly supervised exercise, advice for home exercising and daily charting of food intake.

Unfortunately after about a month I tore a cartilage in my knee in a workplace accident. I continued to do an exercise program adjusted for my injury and with some thought towards strengthening muscles around the knee in preparation for rehab after surgery. After my surgey we recommenced an exercise program adjusted for my rehabilitation and continued the dietary advice. With this assistance, and despite the setback, I was so happy to begin to consistently lose weight as well as strengthen my knee.

However, I had a further setback with yet another tear in the cartilage, which is now being treated conservatively, without surgery. Since then I have continued to see Leonie twice weekly, with sessions tailored to meet my capabilities and pain levels, and in liaison with my physio to ensure that he is happy with my progress.

Despite the setbacks I have happily lost 10kg in weight in the last year. The sessions have been interesting, varied and even include some outdoor sessions which show me what I am able to do away from the studio apart from just going for a walk. I have really enjoyed the support and will continue for ongoing weight loss and mobility maintenance.

Michelle, Happy Valley, South Australia

Louise

Leonie and Life & More are the best things to happen to me, starting with Pilates for a back injury and moving to personal training and gaining my life back.

My health and fitness has improved dramatcially under Leonie's care and guidance. She works me hard and I work myself hard. I'm not as afraid to try new things.

I'm eating better, my whole family's health and eating is improving thanks to making small changes.

My body changes are great and boosting my confidence and self-esteem.

Louise, Happy Valley, South Australia