Client Testimonials RJ I first contacted Wendy after weeks of feeling depressed, and thinking about my wife and two kids and my upcoming 39 th birthday.   I was 353lbs and growing! I knew that if I did not make a change in my life, I would soon be inflicted with an obesity-related disease, and/or dead.   I wanted to enjoy and care for my family, not be a burden to them. Wendy agreed to take me under her wing, wherein over the course of 1.5 years, I have so far lost 85lbs, several inches, and much body fat. Wendy taught me proper nutrition, demonstrating the benefits of protein and veggies, while encouraging me to wean myself off of my favorite foods, such as pizza, Coke, and bread. She taught me to plan my meals ahead of time, instead of opting for my favourite fast-food drive-thru. She helped me get back on track when I fell off the bandwagon, and cheered for me every time I hit a milestone. Wendy also encouraged me to join a gym, which meant treading on unchartered territory! I had never belonged to a gym or lifted weights before, and was afraid of making a fool of myself in front of all the gymrats. Wendy was there for me every step of the way, assuring me that virtually everyone at the gym is just self-conscious as I am. Wendy gave me a strength plan to follow, and she would update it periodically for me as I made progress. After a month working with Wendy, I looked at myself in the mirror and noticed a vast improvement in my body.   For the first time since I can remember I was able to see my reflection in the mirror and feel good about myself.   Wendy was always there for me, telling me to keep going and that I was doing great.   She also knew when to push me to do more when I would start getting complacent.   I think I asked her hundreds of questions about health and fitness and she answered each and every one in a patient and timely manner. Being the skeptic that I am, I sometimes would look for confirmation on what she was telling me and each time, found out what she was telling me was correct.   Wendy knows her stuff and practices what she preaches. I have given Wendy's business cards out to all my family, friends, colleagues, and anyone else who has asked me about how I lost 85 pounds so far and looking so incredible.   I highly recommend Wendy as a personal trainer, as she has changed my life physically, psychologically, and emotionally. If anyone would like to contact me as a reference, feel free to e-mail me at rjcleveland1965@yahoo.com. Penny In January 2000 it finally hit me; I was overweight and out of shape.   I had quit smoking and over a 2 year period I was slowly gaining weight, along with a few health problems.   I was 40 years old and going downhill fast!   I began lifting weights, doing cardio and eating healthy.   I had visited one of our local supplement stores and that is where I first met Wendy.   I talked with her on occasion about fitness and diet and I told myself that one day I would hire her as my trainer.   It didn't matter what question I asked she was always so friendly and helpful.   I used to stare at her biceps (who didn't) and dreamed of having a lean muscular body like hers someday.   When I finally decided that I needed to get serious about my training I enlisted the help of none other then Wendy Lindquist as my personal trainer.   That is the best thing I have ever done.   I had been working out for a few years but just couldn't get to where I wanted to be.   I was in shape and much healthier but wanted to take it a step further.   That's where Wendy came in.   She had been such an inspiration to me for so long and finally I was able to have her teach me everything she knew.   We began training and I absolutely loved having her push me to my limits.   It's so easy to just go half way when you're on your own, but when you're listening to Wendy's encouraging words and seeing her awesome physique you have no choice but to press on with a vengeance.   She makes it possible for me to push it to the limit.   I was afraid that I was asking too many questions but she assured me that there are NEVER too many questions.   Wendy doesn't waste time in responding which is so great when you're full of questions and self doubt.   She lifts your spirits and gets you back on track.    Wendy is living proof of what she teaches others, there is no way that you can doubt what she says as she lives it everyday of her life. I had been working with Wendy for about a year or so and she suggested to me that I enter a figure competition.   I couldn't believe what I was hearing, me in a competition.   She told me that I could do it and that I had what it takes to compete.   I have never felt as proud of myself as at that moment, to have Wendy tell me that I could do it. She is a professional bodybuilding competitor and coming from her it meant so much.   I had worked hard for years building my new body, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever entertain the thought of competing.   It took months of thinking about it and asking questions, which I was sure, would drive her crazy but not at all, she had an answer for everyone.   It took quite a while before I finally decided to do it.   I'm still not sure who was more excited, Wendy or I.   The serious training began and she took me to a whole new level of fitness.   She put together my diet and worked out my training schedule, intense but I loved it.   She was always asking me how I was, if I felt that the program was working for me etc.   I love the fact that she asks you to rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 at the end of some training sessions.   It really gets you thinking about your intensity level and tells Wendy if she needs to up your weight next time out.   She works you hard and that is exactly what I want to pay for, she's famous for adding weight and reps just when you figure you're in the clear and almost finished she lets you have it.   I began to see drastic changes and before I knew it I had that body that I was trying to build for so many years.   She managed to get me there in just 3 months.   She is so amazing and always there for you.   Her constant support and caring is what put me on that stage last November.   At 45 years old I walked out onstage in front of a huge audience and I had so much fun, I felt so alive and confident.   I'm getting ready again to start training hard and dieting as I will be competing in April.   With Wendy's expertise I will once again walk out onstage and have the time of my life.   I loved competing, it was so much fun and I owe it all to Wendy.   She is a truly gifted young woman and I am thankful to call her not just my personal trainer, but also my friend.