Client Testmonials

Chanel is truly a phenomenal, professional fitness trainer. I am extremely pleased with the quality of her services. I sincerely am appreciative of her attentiveness and responsiveness to my needs as a client. More importantly, she has helped me to maintain my health and continues to motivate me to pursue and maintain my fitness goals. I highly recommend Chanel as a personal fitness trainer.--Sundee Cathey, Bowie MD

In November 2005, just before the holidays, I had just recently had a baby, so we all know where I am going with this story. Yes, I had gained an additional 40 pounds, and my self esteem had gone right out the window. You see I was a perfect size 6 when I found out I was pregnant and to go from that size to a size 16, well I was literally crying every time I got dressed, passed a full length mirror, etc. So I decided to join a gym (something I never had to do in my life) and that is when I found my savior and friend Chanel, she weighed me, measured me and checked my fat content (which I had plenty of...). Well to say the least within a week of speaking to Chanel at the gym, I had decided I needed someone there with me to walk me through this time in my life and help show me how to get my body back to the way it was before. She guided me in the right direction, showed me everything I needed to know and she was there to guide me and support my efforts, no matter how much I whined and complained (and I did do a lot of whining), she never gave up on me. Well, 6 weeks later I went from 175 pounds to 155 pounds. At first I didn't see results, but one day I tried on what I call my transition jeans I had bought before I started the gym and they were too big. I had moved DOWN 2 sizes. This time when I shed a tear, it was because I was happy. Well, it has been a month now since then and I am now down to 148 pounds and still following everything Chanel has taught me. I still have 8 more pounds, but the one thing I haven't been able to do since I was 5 months pregnant is wear my wedding band, I can happily say thanks to Chanel, I can wear that again too. Once when I was younger, I heard my grandmother say something that didn't make sense to me then, but now that I am older it does, she said "It takes a week to make a habit, but it takes a lifetime to break it". So when you feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel (and you will), you just need to get yourself up off the couch and do something about it. I did and I am so thankful, because I met Chanel and she changed my life. Not only that, she has my family eating better too! Oh does anyone need some size 16 jeans? Thanks Chanel for all your efforts, I now purposely walk passed mirrors to see the new me. -- Michele Haney, Bowie, MD

"Exercise does matter" In late August during a routine physical, I was diagnosed borderline diabetic. What does it mean to be borderline diabetic? It means my numbers were on the concern line, spiking upwards from one physical to the next. Being a young 53 year old Afro American male, it is not uncommon to become a diabetic with hypertension and high cholesterol with minimum symptoms so mild that they are passed off as getting tired or just having a bad day. To my utter surprise my numbers indicated something different: Glucose 6.7, after diet and exercise 3.4. All other ranges were cut in half after diet and a daily exercise program designed by Chanel. Her dedication to team Reed proved to be just what the Doctor ordered. In recent days with extensive travel both business and pleasure over the past 6 weeks my workout's have suffered, but not my determination to remain medication free. It is with faith, diet and exercise that you can be medication free also.--Jon Reed, Bowie Maryland

Before I started my exercise program, I was in the mindset that I could never restore my body to the point of feeling good about me. Since I have started working with Chanel, she has shown me that it is possible to have that exhilarating and refreshing feeling once again. I am convinced that exercise restores my body to a healthier me as well as relieves me of the “everyday” stress and strain. Not only is my body beginning to take a different form for the better, but I am building endurance each and every day which I thought was impossible. Simply put. . . I thought I would never be able to say that I jogged a quarter of a mile, but I did. It may not be much, but there was a time I was not able to run for a minute. Just four weeks ago, I thought I was dying by having to go up and down the steps in my basement, and now I can do it without being so winded. Chanel has jumpstarted me to a healthier and more happier me. She constantly and consistently discusses my daily meals, and although I have not recorded my eating habits the way I should, Chanel is always providing insight and giving pointers for healthy snacks and meals. Anyone that thinks they’re at a point of no return should think again, because you can return your “Temple” to a refreshing you. My motto is to “Get a Healthy Fix in 2006”, and you should too. Thank you Chanel, and God Bless You.--Joscie Barnes, Maryland

"Chanel is my compass. After performing hours of exercises and seeing no results, it became as frustrating as not exercising at all. When I met Chanel, I felt that I had finally meet a trainer. Her approach during our initial contact was very personable, sincere and professional. She appeared to be optimistic that all my goals would be reached and were attainable. During our training sessions, she never lets me lose sight of what my ultimate goal is to compete in fitness/figure competitions. I now feel confident that all my goals will be accomplished through her support and motivation and my application and dedication. I would highly recommend Chanel to anyone who is ready to reach their goals and change their life."--Nicole McClain, Baltimore, Maryland

"I have been training with Chanel (off and on) for a year now. She is great to train with and can help you achieve your goal(s) if YOU are totally committed. The process for me has been very slow for a number of reasons. I don't eat the way I should, I don't exercise the way I should and I don't train with her as consistent or often as I should. Despite these challenges, I can still tell a difference in the way some of my clothes fit. There were and still are a few days when I want to call Chanel and say, let's skip my session this week. Her commitment to my sessions make me want to go. Chanel can customize your personal training to meet your needs. I believe, if you are committed to do all the things you need to do and with her personal training and assistance, you have the tools you need to get fit."--Tina Johnson, Maryland