Just like so many of you, I struggled with my weight for years.  Truly, this is the first time I have ever had a healthy relationship with food.  Although I was thin in High School, it was because I just didn't eat.  I was borderline anorexic/bulimic.  I went for days with very little food, then “scarfed and barfed” entire bags of Doritos or Oreos.  Nobody knew. 

Later after I got pregnant and had my daughter, I just started eating  - and eating – and eating.  Oh, I stopped eating now and then.  And I lost some weight.  But I always went back to eating and gained it all back and then some.  Sound familiar?  I bet.

Eventually I got myself up to 300 lbs and a size 26.  I was on the verge of not being able to fit into even the largest sizes available in the department stores.  You can see my old "fat pants" in the picture above.

I prayed and prayed and prayed.  I asked God over and over to please motivate me to eat right, exercise and lose weight.  In October 2002, He answered my prayer.  I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes.  That was it.  I was scared and I asked my doctor what to do.  He suggested Weight Watchers, telling me that the program worked well for diabetics.

I joined right away and have been a continuous member ever since.  Today I am a healthy happy 132 lbs.  I wear a size four and love shopping again.

My personal goal is to share my experience with as many people as possible with the hope that I can help them to make the changes in their lives that lead to health and happiness.

If you are overweight, out-of-shape and unhappy... I can help!  I'm Amy Culver, the Queen of Lean.  Let me be your personal coach.  I can create a personal exercise plan for you while keeping you motivated and accountable to your chosen food plan.  I am a licensed Personal Trainer and have been helping others to lose weight, have more energy and feel better about themselves since 2004.

Here is just a sample of the types of services that I offer:

• Meal Planning - I can show you how to create healthy meals for yourself and your family by helping you with (tasty!) makeovers of your favorites.  Then I can help you to develop a system that will keep you on track week after week.

• Kitchen Makeover - We'll go through those cupboards and make your home into a healthy safe zone that won't provide temptation at every turn.

• Grocery Education - We can take a trip to your favorite grocery store and I can show you how to choose appropriate foods that will help to keep your house a safe zone.

• Personal Fitness Training - I come to you!  We'll work together in the privacy of your own home.  You do not need to purchase any equipment, I bring it all along.  We will use light weights, bands, balls and your own body weight to create a fitness program personalized just for you.

• Group Fitness Training - I can work with groups of up to 5 people at a time.  By working together you can help keep each other motivated and lower your costs at the same time.  Think of it as a fun get-together with friends.  You can take turns bringing healthy post-workout snacks.

• Fitness Coaching - Fitness isn't just about "diet and exercise."  It's a state of mind.  I can help you to overcome the roadblocks, stay motivated and provide education that will help you along your journey.  Best of all, even if you are not local, I can provide these services via phone or e-mail.

If you have any questions or comments or would just like to chat, please feel free to contact me!