"I have struggled with weight issues all of my life.  There has never been a time I wasn't experimenting with one diet or another.  In 2003,  however, I decided to stop trying to loose weight, and instead make getting
healthy my focus.  Soon after, I met Kris Rooney and she became my Personal Trainer, my mentor, and my incredible support system.  She was the first person to look me squarely in the eyes and tell me she could help me. Her tenacity and determination to work along side me was exactly what I needed. She took her knowledge and expertise, and designed a personal program just for me.
Most importantly, she cared, and through the past two years has laughed and cried and been there through every challenge I have thrown in her direction. She believed in me when I didn't, and I learned to trust her instincts and compassion. I have lost 80 lbs, but more importantly, my doctor has taken me off all medication, and I have learned a new way of living. Kris has given me the tools to never look back and I will forever thank her for being there."

~Linda Atherton

 

After six years in Human Resources my mind, body and spirit were ready for a new challenge. I wanted to feel like I was making a difference, and some how making this world a better place. Believing that each of us is here with a purpose, I was determined to figure out mine.

Much of 2003 was spent researching different career opportunities and what it was that I wanted to do with my life. I was excited when I discovered Personal Training as a career. Being active for most my life and seeing first hand how it has helped me with my physical limitations, I was eager to help others improve their health and wellbeing.

The following year, I received my American Council on Exercise (ACE) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certifications and started my training career at Lifetime Fitness in Roseville, MN. The next two years were spent developing the skills necessary to educate, energize and guide each of my clients towards a healthier way of life. I had the opportunity to conduct fitness consultations with over 250 members and had on going training sessions with over 100 of those members. My clients were of all ages, with various limitations, goals, expectations and past experiences. This hands-on training was not only educational, but it made me realize that helping others feel good about themselves was more satisfying than I could have ever imagined. Now my eyes were open to how big this epidemic truly is and how many people struggle with their self-image. I started seeing personal training from a different perspective, it wasn’t only about improving their physical appearance, but it was also about encouraging them to recognize their inner beauty.

In 2006, I created Beingwise, LLC an organization committed to improving the health and wellbeing of men, women and children of all ages. Beingwise, LLC was founded upon the philosophy that, in order to achieve life long results, you have to focus on both your inner being and your physical being. Belief in spending time healing your spiritual being while exercising your mind and body will increase your level of self-esteem, self-worth and self-respect. Thus making it nearly impossible for you to be self-destructive. This self-love will motivate you to be mindful of your whole self for the rest of your lifetime.

“When we recognize our power, our luminosity, and our divinity, we cannot help but live authentic lives of appreciation, potential, fulfillment and grace.” DailyOM

 

 

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