I found Sandra's Horizontal Workouts to be challenging, but doing the workouts on a regular basis yielded visible results.

Sandra is truly inspiring to me. Her encouragement and honest assessments helped me to stay focused on my program for nutrition and exercise. Through the Fuel and Fitness program I learned so much about nutrition. I came into the program thinking I knew a lot about nutrition but really didn’t. I found Sandra’s Horizontal Workouts to be challenging, but doing the workouts on a regular basis yielded visible results. By following the Fuel and Fitness nutrition and exercise programs, I have a higher energy level and fewer aches and pains. Thanks to Sandra and her Fuel and Fitness program for helping me to help myself feel healthy, fit, and invigorated.

-Pam, age 60

Sandra makes getting strong and fit fun!

I had been doing a lot of cardio and had lost weight. But it wasn't until I started doing her horizontal conditioning that I really noticed changes in my body. I remember one day I was getting dressed in my bedroom and happened to glance in the mirror and was like… wow, look at my oblique muscles (the muscles Sandra refers to as your "side body"). I'd never seen them before! She used to tell us in class that one day they would just "pop" … and sure enough, they did! After that came the triceps, the biceps, the abs, and the list goes on. Her workouts truly transformed my body. I'm 42, the mother of two, and am in better shape than I've ever been in my life. I didn't look this good in a bikini when I was 21! But, more important than looking good in a bikini, I'm strong and fit and feel great about myself. Thank you, Sandra. Not only do you know what you're talking about, but you are an inspiration, and you make getting strong and fit a whole lot of fun!

-Amy, 42, mother of two

I could see some results!

I received my copy of Getting Started and did the first workout before I went out for a 3 mile run in the beautiful weather we are having. The reason I am writing is that I enjoyed the workout and when I got out of the shower and looked in the mirror, I could see some results! Now I am not that vain of person, but I could not believe it. I could see a difference in my appearance after one workout! So I just wanted you to know you have a fan after only one workout and I certainly will purchase some other workouts in the future for the variety. Thanks much...

-Christopher, age 48, eye doctor

Nothing compares to Sandra’s Horizontal conditioning workouts!

These are the most amazingly challenging workouts I have ever tried! Her moves are unique and they challenge your body and take you to the next level physically. It’s not only a great workout but FUN! She is so motivating and makes you believe that you really CAN do it even when your mind tells you can’t! I recommend these dvd’s (I have ALL of them!) to everyone! I look forward to working out to her dvd’s and can already feel and see the changes in my body that I was looking for. My core strength is through the roof and I love the look of my stomach now! THANK YOU SANDRA!!!!!

-Lisa

Sandra's fuel+fitness program works - that is all there is to it!

Ok - here goes - I could go on forever about you & your workouts...a little over a year ago I had a friend tell me about trying out a class at the gym. It was an extreme conditioning class that I wasn't ready for. I purchased Sandra's dvd entitled "getting started"...& it was hard. But, I was determined to challenge myself to change the way I looked. I did need to lose some weight, but more importantly I wanted to get lean, toned, & have an overall more fit body. After a couple months of working out to the dvd & changing the way I fueled my body, I felt as if I was ready for more of a challenge. I decided to attend sandra's horizontal conditioning classes 3 times a week. Over the past year, I have seen a dramatic change in my body. I have lean muscular arms - never had that before. My legs are more lean - never had that before & I have never been more comfortable with how my abs look! Sandra's fuel+fitness program works - that is all there is to it! None of it is easy & even after a year with her, I am still being challenged, I am never bored with the workouts, & I continue to get stronger.

-Charlene, age 29, mother of three

I have been taking Sandra’s Horizontal Conditioning class for a little over a year.

Although I have always exercised regularly, staying in shape has been increasingly difficult since crossing that infamous 40 barrier. My normal routine started to get monotonous. Sandra’s class has been a great revelation! After a year of following Sandra’s doctrine, I feel so much stronger and have definition I didn’t think was possible. I continued her Horizontal Conditioning class while training for my first marathon as she had explained that a strong core is essential to good long-distance running. I not only finished the marathon, but qualified for Boston! I credit Sandra with helping me over the finish line. Sandra’s knowledge of nutrition and human physiology is what makes her unique. Her compassion and incredible energy is what makes her able to motivate everyone. Sandra has built an entire army of strong, fit, and happy women and men here in Birmingham. She has a Midas touch…making everyone she touches fit and strong!

-Cathy, age 45, mother of two

Regardless of what I did, my problem areas would not go away.

I have exercised my whole life, and have always stayed in good shape. Regardless of what I did, my problem areas would not go away. Then Sandra's class came along. It is so unique. I always wanted a more toned body and stomach (flat would be nice) This did not start with childbirth ( I am a mother of 3 teenagers) , just my genetics. Horizontal conditioning has been my tummy tuck. The results were hard earned, but well worth it.I feel better than I ever have, and my whole body has benefited from this class. My eating habits have changed, and the rewards are a personal victory for me. It's a great feeling to feel good, but feeling great is a whole different story. Thank you Sandra !!!!

-Mary, age 43, mother of three, Real Estate Agent and Owner of Hydrangia

Ashley, Financial Advisor, 32

We all have our reasons for our S.O.S. call to Sandra. For me, it came when I learned I needed to start daily medications to help control my cholesterol. I have a history of heart disease in my family. Both my paternal grandmother and my father have survived heart attacks. My grandmother had hers at 56 and my father had his at 53. Although I have a family history of heart disease, at 32, I was not ready to start taking daily medication. So, I began taking the medication with one condition. . . I wanted to see a nutritionist. I wanted to get serious about changing my lifestyle (diet and exercise), and have a re-check in six months. The goal was to come off the medication and control my cholesterol with diet and exercise going forward. My doctor recommended the Fuel + Fitness program at the Mountain Brook YMCA.

In my first meeting with Sandra, we set my goals. I wanted to lose 5-7 pounds, improve my energy level, and come off of my medication. Sandra helped me realize that I was not getting a balanced diet. I was eating too many overall carbs, not enough of the right carbs, and not enough protein and good fats. I was doing cardio 3-4 times a week, but no strength training. I learned that without protein and strength training I was not building muscle which burns fat.

After two months, I have reached my goal weight, I stay energized throughout the day, my body is leaner, my skin tone is better, and I feel great about me. I get my cholesterol checked in June and I know I will see vast improvements. I anticipate coming off of my medication. Sandra told me I could do anything I put my mind to. I put my mind to it, and I DID IT! Thank you Sandra!

I Improved My Half-Marathon Performance This Year—My Best Time in Two Years!

In my mid forties, I was running 3 times a week, attending pilates and yoga classes most weeks, and competing in a half-marathon once a year. Despite this, I had a few pounds to lose. I dieted without success. I failed because I was always hungry and my energy level was low. Out of frustration, I began adding on more exercise classes, but again, got nowhere.

Sandra showed me how to make changes in my diet and exercise. In fact, it was the opposite of what I was doing—I ate more and exercised less!

My progress was slow. But it was real--- I lost 10 pounds! And I did not starve — I just learned how to “eat clean.” I improved my half-marathon performance this year—my best time in two years! Horizontal conditioning is amazing.

Sandra’s encouragement and experience is a winning combination. You won’t believe how much better you feel when you have the right amount of protein, fat and carbs in your diet.

Believe Sandra when she says that it will happen to you…it will.

- Jennie, 48 year old Director of Medical Education

More Carbs...

First I must say that for the last 20 yrs I have always read up on nutrition. I knew what was healthy but did not know that food combining (fats, proteins, and carbs) was the trick. Sandra knows her science/chemistry to say the least. She can tell you exactly what your body needs.

I was working out 7x a week which meant 7 cardios and on 2 of those days I did resistance training (run and train on same day). My low carb/high protien/high cardio workouts was not making me lean. My body actually held on to fat. Most of the time, I would crash at the end of the day and eat ALL the wrong carbs and lots of them. It was a vicious cycle of input then output - not fueling my body therefore not producing lean muscle mass.

Well thanks to Sandra, I now only do cardio 3x a week and resistance train 3x a week (never on the same day). I also eat many more healthy carbs combined with protein and fats throughout the day. A proper ratio of the three is how our bodies want to be fueled.

Even though I knew so much about healthy and clean foods I was headed for disaster not putting them together properly. Sandra tweaked it for me. I feel leaner with more carbs, less cardio, and more weights. She knew exactly what I needed (or didn’t need).

Thanks Sandra.

- Vivian, age 40, mother of 3

Since May, I have lost 13 lbs. of yuck, and added lean muscle to my body.

I have been an avid runner and exerciser for over 25 years. I've trained daily for mini-marathons, 10ks, and such. I attended Sandra's seminar last May at the Greystone YMCA, because the message of helping your body get the most out of your training intrigued me. So after the class, I started to gradually make small changes in my eating. I increased my protein intake, (Greek yogurt really helped with that) and SLOWLY let go of my white starches which I loved! As my body started to increase in stamina, and I stopped feeling so tired and drained I started gaining a whole new level of fitness. I'm 5'7" and used to weigh 136lbs. No one would claim me as fat, nor did I feel like I needed to lose weight. I guess I chalked it up to everyone has 5-10 lbs on them, so what? Well, this past week I saw a poster advertising that Sandra was going to come back and give the talk again. I immediately told one of my teenagers about it, and since she has been aware of the changes in me, she wanted to go. Since May, I have lost 13 lbs. of yuck, and added lean muscle to my body. I actually have obliques that are clearly visible! That is saying a lot coming from a mother of 6 who has two sets of twins, the last set at 42 weighing each at 8lbs, and 7lbs, respectively. With all that said, which I hope didn't come off as bragging...I am very humble and grateful to Sandra for giving me a new focus of training, and a new lifestyle that makes me feel great!

- Jean, age 45, mother of 6

Thank you Sandra!

Horizontal conditioning has taken my personal level of fitness to another level! With a more strengthened core, I not only feel better than ever, I am training for a half marathon!

- Mary Bea Ellis, 49 years old

My last physical was great and medication is no longer needed.

I travel a lot for work, have always jogged and ridden a bike for exercise, however, my annual physical always got the same results. I had high cholesterol, pre-hypertension and needed to lose 10 to 15 pounds and my doctor recommended medication. Then I found Fuel Plus Fitness.

Sandra taught me to make better choices on eating, snacking & exercising. I started to do Sandra's DVD "Getting Started" at home and in my hotel room, I continued to run or ride my bike and within 4 months after following Sandra's advice my cholesterol and blood pressure were normal and I had lost 15 pounds. My last physical was great and medication is no longer needed. Following Sandra's advice I never feel hungry, I am getting more lean as the months pass and I recently took off 17 minutes on my last half marathon time.

If anyone is wanting to make an effort to feeling better and getting back in shape, Fuel Plus Fitness made a huge impact in my life.

- Glenn, 46 years old, traveling sales

I highly recommend that anyone who is struggling with nutrition make an appointment to meet with Sandra.

If you are reading this then you obviously have some questions about exercise and nutrition, as I did. I had read every magazine, watched all the “diet” segments on TV, and done lots of research on the Internet. I thought I knew it all! I was exercising hard, and eating right. Or so I thought. So why could I still not get rid of the layer of “insulation” around my belly?

A friend suggested that maybe a nutritionist could help me. I had heard of Sandra’s Fuel Plus Fitness program so I decided to give her a call. I was pretty sure that she was just going to tell me what I already knew, give me a food plan, and send me on my way. But I was pleasantly surprised from the start. Sandra’s knowledge of nutrition, her easy-going manner, her positive attitude, and her encouraging spirit all make her a joy to learn from.

She taught me much more about nutrition than I could have ever learned on my own. She explained to me that one of the things I was doing wrong was that I was not eating enough. And that the way that I was eating was not properly fueling my body. She helped me figure out different things I could eat (I am somewhat picky), and how to balance out my meals and snacks so that I was providing my body with the fuel I needed based on my level of exercise. She made several meal ”suggestions” without actually putting me on a set meal plan. She has a collection of menus from local restaurants that she used to help me figure out how to order when I eat out. Basically, she took what I already knew (which wasn’t as much as I thought), added invaluable information to it, and then showed me how to implement it in the proper way so that I get all the benefits of eating right. And once I put all this knowledge to work, the layer of insulation gradually disappeared!

I highly recommend that anyone who is struggling with nutrition make an appointment to meet with Sandra. It will be time well spent. “Trust me, it will”, as Sandra says in her video!

- Lauren, 45 years old, office manager

Thank you for the postive influence on my life and physique that you have had!

Hi, I just wanted to tell you that I have been coming to HC since April, and trying to follow your food fuel suggestions since your May talk. Since then, I have lost 10 lbs. I wasn't fat before, but now I feel like a lean machine, though I still take a lot of breaks in your class. I just pulled out all my Fall clothes, and had to shelve 12 pairs of jeans/pants b/c they were disgustingly large on me. I guess I will need to go shopping. 8-) Just wanted to thank you for the postive influence on my life and physique that you have had.

- Dany, mother of two

Defeat was not in my vocabulary...I was determined to overcome the changes that had taken hold of my body during the past 3 years.

I have never had a weight problem and loved to exercise, so this 'softening' of my body was even more puzzeling. The problem began in my late 40's however, as I watched myself morph, literally before my very eyes, into a body that I didn't recognize. Feeling defeated and overwhelmed, I tried to 'fix' things myself with no results. However, I sought the help of Sandra and my mind-set was to do everything she taught and advised me and beyond if needed...with her encouragement and food fueling guidence, we worked together for 3 months before the first pound or inch came off. The work involved her examining my eating habits (via a daily food diary) and setting up a menu plan and educating me on appropriate fuels for my body, Combined with a more intense workout that included horitontal conditioning, which really boosted my metabolism and core strength we stuck with it religiously! There was frustration but never an ounce of 'quit'. Once it started moving, it really defined itself. It took 3 months of never straying from the plan Sandra and I worked out, but it paid off in spades. The changes really were incredible and were 'true' inches and pounds lost, not just water weight. Most important of all, I have the energy and strength that I had in my younger days! NEVER GIVE UP OR GIVE IN....TENACITY = CHANGE! ****and that is the truth no matter what your age! I'm living proof***

- Sandee, 47 years old

I am a 37 year old mother of 2, I have always considered myself physically fit but after having my 2nd child and being in my 30's everything changed.

Every time I went to the gym for my workout I had to workout twice as long to see the results that I saw in my teen years and even in my twenties. Not to mention all the weight lifting and squats were hard on my joints. I started to do Sandra's extreme conditioning class about 3 years ago. I still do her class 3 days a week then run the other days. I have stayed away from the weight room and the results have been AMAZING! My wrist, back and knees do not hurt anymore and my muscles are lean, not bulky. My core feels tight from the inside out and overall I just feel good about myself. It's amazing that you can get toned arms, back, legs, butt and abs by just doing her workout for an hour 3 days a week.

- Melissa

I have been participating in Horizontal Conditioning classes with Sandra for several years.

Although I had always cycled, ran, and lifted weights, I never saw the results I was looking for until I added consistent Horizontal Conditioning to my workout. I thought definition in my abs was not in my gene pool! I can honestly say that if I consistently attend Sandra's classes (twice a week) and run or cycle three days a week that I feel and look my best. It is hard work, but worth the effort and the results.

- Alexis, mother of two

Fuel + Fitness truly opened my eyes to the importance of proper fueling for exercise and life.

I've been an avid cardio junkie/triathlete for several years completing many short, several half-ironman, and one ironman event. That being said, I've never been able to control my weight in the manner I would like to. I've tried all manner of diets and essentially they all turned out the same for me. From 8-5 I was very disciplined but when I got home at night I attacked the refrigerator because I always seemed to be starving. Sandra's program has truly changed my views on dieting and nutrition. Since this program began, I have never once counted calories or fat grams, never seem to be hungry and have lost 16 pounds. In addition, I'm beginning to feel the benefits of the horizontal conditioning program both in the mirror and in races.

I can't imagine that there could be a better overall fitness program in the market today. Thanks Sandra!

- Stephen, Sales and Marketing Manager

I was an avid Pilates participant for years.

But 6 years later, two c-sections and two babies later, I could not tone my tummy, no matter how many pilates classes I attended. A friend told me that Horizontal Conditioning was like Pilates on steroids. That sounded like a challenge I was ready to accept. I read the class description, and as an avid runner, felt like I could handle it. I have now been going 3 times a week for one month, and though I still can't do every exercise completely, I can see results on not only on my abs, but my arms, my thighs, my buttocks, and especially my back. My doctor even noticed how strong my back looked at my last appointment. Horizontal Conditioning is the hardest exercise program I have ever participated in, but because of it though I am about to be 36, I am more toned than I was at 26. Thank you.

- Dany

Before fuel and fitness I was going through the motion of cardio with no results.

I found fuel and fitness which was a great blend between exercise and understanding what it took to fuel your body for successful fitness. The thing I like the most about fuel and fitness is that it is not a diet, but a lifestyle change.

- Chris, Banker

Before Fuel + Fitness, I had a poor diet - in fact, I was never really sure what I should eat.

Also, as a frequent runner and marathoner, I was a one-dimensional exerciser. Now I have a much better idea of what and when to eat, and I have added a range of strength and core workouts into my weekly fitness routine. Fuel + Fitness had a big and immediate affect on my overall health and wellness. I lost 25 pounds, I feel stronger and more toned, and I even broke my marathon PR by over 12 minutes. For me, Fuel + Fitness is not simply a program, but instead, it's a lifestyle change.

I'm not sure I am qualified to speak on Horizontal Conditioning, since I can't even survive your class, but here goes anyway...

Horizontal Conditioning is an extreme workout and not for the faint of heart. However, if you are looking for a fast-paced, intense program that delivers quick results, it is great. The muscle confusion and whole-body workout is more effective than anything I've done before.

- David, business owner

Fuel + Fitness has been the ONLY program that has been effective for me!

Plain and Simple -- Fuel and Fitness retrained my brain. I thought that I knew how to lose weight -- lots of cardio, skipping meals, eating low-fat, saving all of my calories for my night out, etc. Now, after completing my sessions with Sandra, I have a whole different perspective on eating and exercise. So many things that I was doing were wrong. She educated me about food (protein, carbs, fats) and how important it is to have the right ratio of each in my diet. She taught me about exercise and how important it was to build muscle and not just focus on cardio. Now, I automatically make better choices. And the amazing thing.....I honestly don't feel deprived! Now that I am equipped to make healthy decisions I can adjust them to fit my life. That is the magic of Fuel and Fitness....and that will stay with me for the rest of my life!

- Christie, mother of 3

I was too skinny.

I had always been tall and lean, as my father and grandfather were before me. But by age 45, my genetics, poor nutrition, and the stress we all experience from time to time had left me dangerously thin. That's when I signed up with Sandra. With her help, I saw instant results. In less than a year, I gained about 25 pounds the right way, in the right places. Now I feel better than ever. Best of all, I can continue the diet and exercise regimen she developed for me and take fitness to a new, higher level.

- Jim, Lawyer

My husband really wanted us to consult with a nutritionist regarding our family's diet.

He and I have always been very regular exercisers, but I never paid close attention to what I ate. I wasn't terrible by most standards, and my exercise kept me pretty "normal-sized" regardless of the amount and type of food I consumed. As I got closer to 40, however, it got harder and harder to stay my normal weight. I had done Weight Watchers after both of my children, and lost weight, but did not find it to be a program I could live with day-to-day on a long term basis. I inched closer and closer to my "bad" number (130 lbs.), and became unable to drop weight as easily as I had before. Although I absolutely did not want to meet with a nutritionist, because I knew I would have to make dietary changes, I knew it was important to my husband.

After 8 sessions with Sandra, spread out over 12 weeks or so, I can honestly say that our lives have been changed forever. I am no longer a slave to carbohydrates, and I have learned the importance of protein. I had heard that before, but never knew exactly WHY protein was so important, and HOW to incorporate it into each meal and snack. Sandra taught me how to shop for groceries, how to order in restaurants, and how to prepare snacks and meals. One year later, I use her program for every single meal. It is now second nature. She also tweaked and refined our exercise programs. My husband lost 20 lbs., I lost 8 lbs., and we are both in the best running shape of our lives.

- Jennifer, mother of 2

Sandra’s Fuel and Fitness Program was the answer to a long struggle of trying to lose or maintain my ideal weight and get in shape.

I felt like I was a healthy eater; yet I was always hungry. I would lose a couple of pounds and immediately gain them back. Controlling my weight became harder and harder as I got older. What I ate at 32 wasn’t working at 42.

Sandra’s personalized eating program gave me the science, the why, behind what my body needed. She then showed me how to incorporate the right foods into my meals. This program isn’t a diet, it is a plan that you can use to lose weight, and then keep it off.

I recommend this to anyone who has struggled with their weight and is ready to make a change that is easy to maintain.

Sandra’s horizontal conditioning class, where you primarily use your own body weight, will tone and strengthen all parts of your body.

Beyond weight loss, you achieve toning that you can’t get from doing free weights on your own. Each week the routine changes so your muscles never become accustomed to the workout. They are challenged differently with each new class. The fast pace gives you a bit of a cardio workout.

The best part is you can start at your own level, modify the exercises until you build strength, and then challenge yourself to improve.

- Elizabeth, mother of 2

About two years ago, I noticed in pictures that I had put on some serious weight.

I first blamed it on the camera, which supposedly added ten pounds. Then, I would see a mirror at a weird angle, which again highlighted that my body shape had changed for the worse. I have always been decent (or so I thought) about what I ate, and I exercised regularly. I didn't know what had happened; but I knew that I didn't like it. I felt like I was too young (41) to turn into a middle aged man with a beer gut and a double chin.

I started paying attention to what I was eating, that's when it started to get really bad. I noticed that I was eating a lot of candy in the afternoons at work. I was constantly starving, and a couple of pieces of candy helped me make it home. When I got home, I immediately went to the pantry for chips and crackers while I waited for dinner. Once dinner rolled around, I couldn't stop eating. If the kids didn't finish their dinners, I would eat some of their food too. Finally, I would finish off the evening by eating marsh mellows and watching TV.

I got on the scale and was shocked. I weighed 191, which meant that I had gained 9 pounds in about 9 months. And, the graph was heading north. I knew that I was going to weigh over 200 pounds if I didn't do something quickly. That's when my wife and I started working with Sandra.

Sandra basically kept me from turning into a marsh mellow, or worse, a type II diabetic. She quickly diagnosed why I couldn't stop eating, and why I made such bad choices when I ate. For me, the key was to begin snacking during the day with healthy food such as string cheese, fruit, nuts and power bars. By snacking, I never got hungry, so I had no desire for junk food. Sandra taught my wife and I how to eat proper meals too. Instead of breads, starches and fried food, we now eat fish, chicken, whole grains, vegetables and fruit. I have never felt deprived, and in fact, I feel like I am eating better and more food than before we started Sandra's program.

Sandra also revamped my exercise routine. She had me add more cardio workouts, such as spinning and swimming, and she showed me several core exercises that have significantly improved my strength. Thanks to Sandra, I have dropped twenty pounds and am in the best shape of my life. At 42, I ran my fastest 5k, 10k and half marathon. I have been a runner for over 15 years, and there has not been another time in my life when I have run this fast. I feel like Sandra has given me my youth back. She has armed me with the knowledge necessary to stay healthy for the next 40 years.

Sandra is a joy to work with. She doesn't lie to you, and tell you that you are doing great when you are not. She doesn't try and humiliate you either. She has a rare gift of being able to teach and inspire. I now know that there is no reason a reasonably healthy person cannot get into excellent shape. It's our choice whether to run half marathons or to sit on the couch, eat marsh mellows and watch yourself gain weight. Thank you Sandra for what you did for my family.

- Keith, attorney

As a woman nearing 40, Fuel + Fitness has proven to be an invaluable tool.

I have been a group exercise instructor for the past 15 years and have never had a problem with my weight. However, when I hit 35, I gained about 5-7 pounds that I just couldn't seem to get off. Fuel + Fitness showed me how to fuel my body properly, and the pounds seemed to go away by changing just a few of my eating habits. I was never hungry, never felt deprived and was always satisfied.

In my opinion, Horizontal Conditioning is THE exercise program for the 21st century. As a former "cardio-junkie," I can honestly say this way of training has proven to be the most effective way to transform my body. I have definition in my core that I have never had before, and that's coming from a woman nearing 40 with 2 kids!

- Katie, mother of 2

With Fuel + Fitness, I am never hungry and I do not feel deprived.

Before F+F, I had tried other weight loss plans...lost a little...but gained it all back. Also, on other weight loss plans, all I did was think about food. With Fuel + Fitness, I am never hungry and I do not feel deprived. I now have more energy, exercise regularly, and do not feel guilty about what I am putting in my body. I have made life changes that I can keep for a lifetime!

Before I started Horizontal Conditioning, I was a "Cardio" addict. I had just finished my first half-marathon in over ten years, but I still couldn't drop those last ten pounds or get rid of my mid-section. Within months after starting Horizontal Conditioning, I dropped 2 dress sizes! I am now at my high-school weight for the first time in 25 years. I never thought that I could reach that goal after having 3 kids and not exercising for over 9 years. Horizontal Conditioning has transformed my body from the inside out!

- Susan, graphic designer and mother of 3

After several unsuccessful attempts at improving my overall fitness level and getting my weight under control I needed a different approach.

I learned about the Fuel and Fitness program and decided to give it a try. I wanted something different, something I could stay with for the rest of my life.

After my initial session I new I was in for something entirely unique. Sandra combines her strong background in nutrition and her passion for fitness which resulted in an easy to follow, and easy to live with solution to improving my overall health. I learned the important relationship between diet, cardio and strength training along with ways to hold yourself accountable, set reasonable goals and listen to what your body is telling you it needs.

To date I have lost 33 pounds and made it through the holidays without gaining any back. It took several years to get “out of shape” and I am certainly not where I want to be, but now I know how to get there and I am totally committed to my new lifestyle.

- Sam, business executive

Two years ago, I hit a stumbling block in my training.

I am 43 years old and live in Birmingham, Alabama. I've always lived an active lifestyle including intervals of weight training. I have been a client of Fuel and Fitness since January 26, 2009. My goal as it relates to Fuel and Fitness was to gain muscle mass while maintaining my present body fat composition. Two years ago, I hit a stumbling block in my training: I did not see any significant weight gain and this trend contiued. Afterall, I was doing everything right, adhering to strict diets, etc.......or was I? I spent many hours researching the internet and consulting other professionals to find out what this stumbling block could be only to find out that my pot of gold has been right here under my nose the whole time. I was referred to Sandra and Fuel and Fitness by one of my sports doctors; I called and made an appointment to see her.

In our first meeting, I learned that my diet was worthy of being thrown out the window. I learned that given my goals, my body was not getting the nutrients it needed as it related to my age and my body composition. You know, the difference between Sandra's program and some "one size fits all" diet program is that Sandra will personalize a program for you and together you will keep up with the progress; whether your goal is to lose weight, or perhaps gain muscle mass. Hey, I've been eating foods I can buy at my local grocery store, not some prepared frozen-dry-ice-delivery-by-mail program that costs hundreds of dollars! Every body is different, and you cannot apply a cookie-cutter and "one size fits all" approach to everyone and expect dramatic results. In the five weeks that I've been on Sandra's program, not only have I learned more than all the research I conducted on the internet, I've also been face-to-face with someone who will give you all her attention and her wealth of knowledge that no virtual world or some fad diet program can. YOU will LEARN what to eat, you'll love the food, and you will love the new you!!

- Mohammad, business man