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In the Words of Debbie AlexanderBeing introduced to Pilates earlier this year has proven to be a God-send for me in so many ways. After battling Graves Dis-ease for four years, I found myself overweight, listless, out-of-shape and confined pretty much to my home. Never having been able to stick to any exercise regimen for any length of time, I reluctantly enrolled in a beginner mat class at the insistence of my best friend. After just seven months of instruction, I’m a totally new person! I feel stronger, breathe better, am more flexible and have much more stamina. It has given me the energy to get involved in cycling, hiking and horseback riding – physical activities I haven’t been able to participate in for as long as I can remember. Today, I’m thirty pounds lighter, my husband of eleven years can’t keep his hands off of me and I have a hard time recognizing the person staring back at me in the mirror. The two Pilates workouts I do religiously every week are strenuous but fun, so it’s not just something I enjoy – it’s something I can actually see myself sticking with for the rest of my life. The results for me have been nothing short of phenomenal. Not only do I feel younger than I felt when I was in my 20s (I’m now over 40), but I now find myself equipped with a brand new self-image and outlook on life. I’m proud of what I have accomplished so far, but I’m even more grateful for having been introduced to this life-changing program. I don’t think my best friend had any idea the impact she was to make on my life when she offered me the gift of Pilates! - Debbie Alexander |
