I have been involved in fitness for almost twenty years, fifteen of them as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. I was an over-weight child and teen, but through good nutrition and fitness, have maintained a healthy lifestyle for well over a decade. My fitness career began as a hobby, but quickly became a passion ... a source of great satisfaction, as I help others set realistic goals, make time for fitness in their lives, and most important of all, have fun doing it! Through training, I have met many wonderful people and have made many lasting relationships and friendships. I train people of all fitness levels, and especially enjoy the opportunity to help others improve their health, well-being, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, and appearance. I have a BS in Business Administration, and an MS in Management of Technology. I believe my former career as an Operations Manager for Verizon Telecommunications, Inc. (20 years), has enabled me to be an effective Fitness Instructor and Trainer. I have first hand experience motivating and training others to achieve very challenging objectives, and isn't that what it's all about, after all?!?!? I am also married to a wonderful man, and have two lovely children (a 16 year old son, and an 10 year old daughter). Yes, I juggle it all, and make it look easy;-) Today I work for Weight Watchers as a Leader/Facilitator & Staff Training Coach, plus teach a variety of classes at Equinox-Paramus, NJ & 24 Hour Fitness-Nanuet, NY.