When I found Timmie I was close to 200 lbs, had high blood pressure and couldn’t run a mile at the age of 28. Timmie developed a training and nutrition plan for me that met me where I was, but never failed to push my limits. With her guidance and support, I lost 50 lbs that I have kept off now for over 4 years! In addition to losing weight I am stronger and more determined to set goals and accomplish them. i have made fitness a part of my life, and Timmie has given me the tools necessary to stay motivated.

~Vanessa

Serious about training?  Timmie is your girl!  She will drive you way beyond where you ever thought possible and you will absolutely love the results!  In 6 months she has changed my life totally, taking me from “let’s pretend that I am exercising,” to a total exercise freak.  From not running to running 11 miles and heading for my second half-marathon.  I continue to win my age group and I only get faster as time with her continues to pass.  Add the “feel good” factor into the mix and she has one very happy and satisfied client.  Also add that she’s pretty nice, sweet, friendly, funny, caring and supportive and you get the whole deal.  What more could you ask for from your personal trainer?  She does the job and she does it very well – no other trainer could cut it with me.”

~Glen

If you want to make a major change in your life, then signing up with Timmie is a good first step. I have been working with Timmie for about 6 months now and while I was always quit fit, I am now at an entirely different level.

My Results!

• Stronger, faster, leaner and healthier.
• Lost over 10 lbs
• Gone from 25% to 15% body fat & it continues to drop.
• My blood A1C has gone from 6.4 to 5.8
• I am currently off of all my diabetic medication

I must continue to credit her, although she always says that I am the one doing all the work!  I am signed up for my third half-marathon, I am running 8.5 minute miles and I continue to outdo myself.  Do yourself a favor and go for it!”

~Kerrin

Training with Timmie truly changed my life.  When many other trainers and fitness professionals assumed I was out of shape because of my size I decided I would give one more trainer a shot and that is when I met Timmie.  She did not hold my size against, but rather still expected me to jump and run and do things I always thought possible, but others did not.  Through nutritional advice as well Timmie taught me to not only lose the weight, but to keep it off!  My lifestyle has completely changed and I am thankful everyday for that.

~Lisa

MY JOURNEY STARTED DECEMBER 2008 WHEN TIMMIE AND I WERE TALKING ABOUT HOW I COULD FIND THE MOTIVATION  TO GET BACK ON MY WORKOUTS. SHE SAID “HOW ABOUT A FITNESS COMPETITION?”  I’M THINKING, “HOW HARD CAN IT BE?”, SO I SAD YES. WE SIGNED ME UP FOR THE WOMENS TRI FITNESS IN VEGAS JULY 2009.

WE CHANGED MY DIET AND STARTED MY TRAINING. AS THE MONTHS WENT BY I SAW MY BODY GO FROM ONE TRANSFORMATION TO THE NEXT. THERE WERE MANY TIMES I WANTED TO GIVE UP, BUT I DIDN’T BECAUSE TIMMIE DID NOT LET ME! THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS ARE WHERE I NOTICED THE BIGGEST CHANGES AND STAYED MOTIVATED.

THE COMPETITION WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. THE CAMARADERIE WAS UNBELIEVABLE. I PLACED 16TH IN GRACE AND PHYSIQUE OUT OF 120 WOMEN.  I NEVER THOUGHT AT 37  I WOULD BE PARTICIPATING IN A COMPETITION LIKE THIS. I COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT TIMMIE.   I MENTION THIS AS MY TESTIMONIAL FOR TIMMIE BECAUSE AFTER I MET HER AS A GYM RAT AND SHE TOOK ME FROM 28% BODY FAT TO 17% I HAD NO IDEA I COULD GO ANY FURTHER AND TIMMIE SHOWED ME OTHERWISE.  YOU CAN ALWAYS STRIVE FOR MORE AND SHE WILL SHOW YOU THAT!

THANKS TIMMIE ~ TAMARA

I have always been an athlete, or at least I considered my self one.  Playing soccer from 8 years old to 18, intercollegiate rowing in college, then getting into the “out of college gym routine”.   In 2007, I became one of those “4:30 am” gym rats, running in ½ marathons and competing in triathlons, but I was not seeing results.

I met Timmie on October 26, 2008 and that was the first day of my new life!  Timmie taught me the basics of eating, and then 6 months later I officially went under her wing and became a client.  Timmie not only pushed me to my limits and I lost 25 pounds, which is a lot for a 5-foot 3inch tall on a good day, 145 pounds, (at the time); she taught me and showed me a life style change.

Timmie gave me a goal 122 pounds and 19% body fat, I started at 145 pounds 28% body fat, I told her she was crazy! Well 1 year 6 months later I was 122 pounds 19% body fat.  I have not only kept the weight and fat off I am in the best shape of my life, at the age of 32.  Timmie gave me the confidence; tools and motivation to change my life and reach goals I never thought I could reach.

How are your energy levels?

4 ways to  increase the amount of ENERGY you have!

1. Do the most important thing first =

2. Sleep =

3. Invest “Quality” Love =

4. Move More

Wouldn’t we all like to cure cancer? Well now we can be part of the cure.

You can fight back against cancer by enrolling in the American Cancer Society’s new research study called Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3).  By joining CPS-3, you can help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer, which will ultimately save more lives!

To be eligible to enroll in CPS-3, men and women should:

• Be between 30 and 65 years old
• Have no personal history of cancer (this does not include basal or squamous cell skin cancer)
• Be willing to make a long-term commitment to the study which simply involves completing periodic follow-up questionnaires.

The goal of CPS-3 is to better understand ways to prevent cancer. Once a person has cancer, the body has been affected by the disease, treatment, and/or lifestyle changes as a result of the diagnosis. For this reason, we strongly encourage individuals without a history of cancer to enroll.

Enrollment is free and will take place at various locations throughout the Los Angeles area between April 18, 2013 and May 9, 2013.  To schedule your 30-minute enrollment appointment, find and click on the location most convenient for you from the list below.

Study participation involves:

• Reading and signing an informed consent form
• Completing a survey
• Providing a waist circumference measurement providing a small blood sample (similar to a doctor’s visit)
• Upon completion of these steps, we will send periodic follow-up surveys to update your information and annual newsletters with study updates and results.

For more information, find your region below or call toll free  1-888-604-5888.

Culver City Area (Culver City, Westchester, Santa Monica, West LA, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach): Click Here

Burbank Area (Burbank, Woodland Hills, Sunland, Santa Clarita): Click Here

Los Angeles Area (Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, West Hollywood): Click Here

Long Beach Area (Long Beach, Downey, Artesia, Wilmington): Click Here

Pasadena Area (Duarte, Pasadena, Montebello, Walnut, Pomona): Click Here

If you are like the rest of the population, jumping out of bed sounds great…but how do we get there. Typically we wake up to an obnoxious alarm, skip breakfast and grab a coffe instead, calling it breakfast, grab lunch by noon and crash by 3pm with only a nap on our mind.

We never talk about foods as wet or dry, in fact we typically talk about our foods as carbohydrates, proteins or fats. All rules previously talked about here on this website are still true and valid, but today I want you to explore the thought of eating more wet foods. 

What is a wet food? (Top Row)

Foods that contain water. A source of hydration. Our bodies are made of mostly water, and to keep our bodies hydrated we need to drink water and/or consume foods high in water content. Our bodies need half our bodyweight in ounces to stay hydrated daily. That’s approximately 2.5 liters of water daily!

Some examples of wet foods are listed below. When thinking of wet foods, let’s consider not all foods are created equally. When choosing wet foods, choose darker colored, nutrient dense choices.

Lettuce – Spinach, Kale, Arugula etc.
Fruits – Choose a variety of colors. Try berries for added antioxidants. Apples, pears, cranberries, grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, tangerine,
Vegetables – Choose the wet ones. Here is a list to get you started. Cucumber, Tomato, Squash, Radish, Peppers, Bell Peppers, Onions, Jicama, Garlic, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Fennel & Leek.

What Is a Dry Food? (Second Row of Pictures)

Foods with out much water content. For example: Bread, Cheese & Pasta. If you take our typicall sandwhich and think about how much of it is wet vs dry we typically see mostly bread & meat with very few veggies. Try maximizing your sandwhich with yummy deep red tomatos, dark leafy greens and onions. Your hydration and digestion will love you that much more.

Give your body the gift of water! Stay hydrated and eat more wet foods!