Shirley Stevens
Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor

Growing up with a Mexican mother and Irish father who were both excellent cooks, I ate my fill of enchiladas and beef stew.  Still, I was able to stay slim through being active in drill team, cheerleading, dance, and aerobics classes.

At 26, I was married and became pregnant with my son.  I stopped exercising and didn't watch my meal portions, I was happily eating for two after all.  I gained 35 pounds and I didn't lose all the extra pounds like I thought I would after I gave birth.  I became very depressed about the way I looked and how much I weighed.

I finally made a decision to make some life changes. I took a holistic approach to my health, focusing on physical, spiritual, mental and emotional changes.

The physical plan incorporated a healthy balanced organic diet and sound exercise program. The spiritual, mental and emotional plan included finding my purpose in life and realizing I was created for a reason and created to accomplish great things. My relationship with God makes everyday worth living.

Through my program I was able to achieve my fitness goals, lose the weight I wanted, have more energy for my two children, now, teenagers, and I did it with a positive attitude. I was so inspired by my success that I decided to become a personal trainer and aerobics instructor, so I could help others achieve their fitness goals through a safe and enjoyable program.