I first went to 24hr Fitness and interviewed with one of their counselors. Explained my back problem, that I wanted the most qualified trainer they have, to try to help me rehabilitate my body in an attempt to not have surgery. They had two. The first one couldn't get me in during the times that worked for me; so they handed me off to a new person, who just transferred in from one of the other clubs. It was a woman. (Eeeek!!) I only say this because of the initial embarrassment of the body fat measurements and the physical conditioning assessment...which was very embarrassing.

After reviewing her certifications, and meeting her, I knew she had the heart and desire to work with and help me. She immediately put me on APEX multivitamins, APEX Fat Burn 1, and APEX Pyruvate. Additionally, she had me start a daily diary of food intake and a work out log. No too long after, she had me add in two APEX nutrition bars, which I absolutely crave at 10 and 3 (my snack times). She has worked with me for just over a year. As a result of working with her, all the time spent working out, and the APEX products, I have gone from a size 34 to 32, 22 or 23% body fat, to less than 10%, and have toned my body like I have never seen before. My daughter laughs because she, nor I, have ever seen me with tone, definition, and this foreign thing...muscles. The muscles and tone is only icing on the cake, so to say.

More important than tone and definition is I have yet to have surgery. I see the surgeons on a regular basis so my insurance company doesn't feel left out. They have told me that I may never have to have surgery...which was absolute music to my ears. I also, occasionally when I am running late, use the APEX meal replacement which I use for breakfast. Just recently, as Laurie suggested, I started on several products which have totally changed my workout. APEX Anabolic Amino Xtreme and APEX NO Xtreme. Both seem to be the elixir made for only gods.

My back still bothers me and I have to be careful, but my core strength has relieved so much back pressure, pain, and discomfort. I am finally sleeping all night and I am in the best shape of my life. I attribute this to two factors: One, I won the lottery when I ended up with the trainer I have, Laurie C.; and two - the APEX products she has me on are incredible. One doesn't realize what they are doing to you, until you stop taking the products. It is then that you realize your body not only craves them, but needs them to maintain peak performance. And what a difference they make. Thanks, Laurie! And thanks APEX.