My name is Micah LaCerte. I am a Personal Trainer, Life Coach, Published Author, Professional Fitness Model and WBFF Pro. My #1 goal is to get you in the best shape of your life and find your inner happiness again. I designed this Internet Personal Training program so I could work with anyone regardless of where they live for a much more affordable price.
Six Pack Abs at 59! Phil’s Inspiring Transformation Story!
It means a lot to me to be able to share Phil’s awesome transformation story with you. At 58 years old, Phil first came to me in May 2009, he was ready for a change, he was unhappy with his health and his body, he was on medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, his body was at 21.3% and his heart and lungs were not in good condition, we could barely make it through ten minutes of a work out at that point. His goals were to get healthy first and foremost, put on some muscle and get lean.
Phil celebrated his 59th birthday this past week and we decided it was high time we share his inspiring success story! Phil is literally younger physically now than he was a year ago. Over the past year Phil has more than successfully achieved his initial goals, he has built an impressive 8 pounds of lean muscle tissue, he has dropped his body fat into the better than excellent category at 13%, and to top it all off you’ve got to check out his six pack abs! Not only that, he is a leader in the Hitch Fit challenges such as Push ups, he is top 5 in the gym, completing a whopping 81 push ups without breaking perfect form and beating out guys half his age.
Phil has simply been a joy to work with. He has a smile on his face every time he walks into the gym. He is always positive, he is always encouraging to the people around him and everyone loves having him around. He is a hard worker and will push himself to the max, and as a result his strength has increased dramatically!
Congratulations Phil! All your hard work has paid off and is STILL paying off. Super proud of you and so honored to be a part of this journey with you!
“I woke up one morning from yet another restless night and said to myself I am not getting any younger and changes have to be made. That was my initial inspiration. I think about places that I have never been and aspire for and that became my goal. (Healthier and better shape)
The sacrifices have certainly been worth the rewards. When I reflect back I see a fairly healthy man that has always been active playing baseball, coaching baseball, exercising and involved in outdoor activities. That being said I am proof of how quickly a person can take a vacation from eating right and keeping active.
I decided I had enough of waking up tired, going to bed tired and wearing down quickly on vacations and other fun ventures.
The answer to my problems must be on the internet I thought, everything else is there.
It was a quick google search and ah! Priest Holmes a great Football running back getting the Hitch Fit workout on a video that popped up and I new that was where I would begin.
During the first 5 minutes of my earlier training sessions I confirmed my lack of condition. I came close to the point of passing out just after a few jumping jacks.
You know if you want to get somewhere bad enough you will push through pain, adversity and just about anything else that gets in the way. I think the Hitch Fit mental preparation that Diana and Micah took me through was part of what kept me coming back.
I began to understand the importance of the plan: The right foods the right amounts and the right frequencies combined with fat burning exercises and alternating workouts that was all needed strategy to overcome those misconceptions that I had learned incorrectly over the past years. Diana and Micah had to repeat them over and over at first, but soon I got it and I realized it was a new way of life.
The results are reality I use to think the before and after photos were faked up, but I see transformations going on around me. I almost didn’t believe my photos except remember of course I was there and I know for certain the pain was real.
I can conclude by saying thanks Hitch Fit, Diana and Micah for the knowledge, the loyalty and commitment and most important the motivation that drove me through to my transformation and a healthier life. At my last medical appointment my physician took me off my blood pressure and my cholesterol medication.”
I am a believer!
Phil Rizzuti
Phil stylin in his new 2010 Corvette
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We are SO proud and happy to share with you online training client Daiquiri’s amazing 12 week transformation success story and pictures!
Daiquiri, (Yes that’s her real name!) first came to Diana expressing that she was almost 40 years old and wanted to take her fitness to another level. She was consistently working out, but wasn’t seeing the results and changes in her body that she wanted. When Daiquiri first started she visually didn’t look overweight, but after checking her body fat we found that she was at 28%. Daiquiri’s “trouble spot” had always been her legs, genetically the majority of her fat was being stored there, so this was an area that she was really hoping to improve on.
10 weeks into her program, Daiquiri had already seen amazing results, including beginning to see the coveted definition in her legs! Her final measurements showed what we like to refer to as “Super Rock Star” results! The caliper pinch on Daiquiri’s thigh was literally HALF of what it was when we she first started in January 2010, her new measurement put her at 17% body fat, that means she lost 11% in 12 weeks! Not only that, but she now has an INSANE six pack!! Super proud of Daiquiri’s hard work, commitment, dedication and consistency. She’s a true example of what can be achieved when you put the work in and make the right choices! Congrats Daiquiri, you Rock!!
Daiquiri’s Story:
“When I started with Diana, I was a “skinny fat” mom about to be 40 who thought I worked out and ate right. For the most part, I was doing okay, but I wasn’t pushing myself nearly as hard as I could have, or even as hard as I thought I was. My eating habits were pretty good (5-6 small meals a day) and I worked out 5-6 days per week but I just wasn’t getting where I wanted to be. Let me tell you, Diana rocks! She really knows her stuff and after tweaking my daily food intake and workout plans, I saw results within the first few weeks! Just changing those 2 things really helped – but the one thing that worked best of all was her ability to really me beyond my perceived peak performance. She doesn’t let you stop where you “think” you can – she pushes you beyond it in a fun and motivating way. Every time I would think I can’t do one more push up, run any further/faster or do more leg extension, I would just think back to my first session with her where I said “I can’t do that” and she said “oh yes you can – now just try it”…..and she was right!
Thanks Diana – I’m so happy to have found you to help me with my fitness goals. I had tried other trainers, but you are by far the one who got me the furthest and I can’t thank you enough for all the encouragement and help along the way!” Hitch Fit Gym Website
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In 5 1/2 month Lauras numbers are staggering
Age-27
Height-5’9″
Weight Loss-37 lbs
Dress Size From a 12/13 to 4
Bodyfat % Loss-17%
Inches Lost in Hips-8″
Inches Lost in Stomach-7″
SHE STEPPED ON STAGE TO SHOW HER NEW BODY AND LIFESTYLE!!!
This Hitch Fit Transformation is one of the most inspiring and biggest body changes I have been through as a trainer. Laura came in day one wanting change both physically and emotionally. Her body fat put her in the range of Obese and she couldnt even do a pushup. It was like starting from ground zero and building this masterpiece for her final transformation. Her story is very inspiring and pictures are amazing. She has changed as a person inside and out. She now has the “GLOW” which i describe as that person who walks in a room and is always bright!!! All I have to say is she is wearing a size 4 now. The first time in her life !!!!! I am so proud of her , many people just see the before and after pics, i got to see someone grow into a person that will pay it forward and help so many people close to her that want that same feeling and level of fitness and health.
In April of 2008 I started getting very sick. I was having symptoms I had not dealt with before and other symptoms I had been fighting since I was a kid were getting worse. I thought it was because I was working so much and was just run down, but in May 2008 I was getting to where I could barely function. My Vasovagal Syncope (I was diagnosed with in October 2004) was getting worse; I was constantly tired and falling asleep at abnormal times; I was having daily migraines, constant nausea, and random 103 degree fevers; my intolerance to cold was getting worse and now I had started developing an intolerance to heat where my feet were swelling and feeling like they were on fire; and I was having severe pain in my lower back and shooting pain down my arms. I was a mess!!!
I am currently 27 years old and I had been dealing with many of these symptoms, since I was a kid and had seen many specialists over the years without any progress other than my cardiologist discovering the syncope. The meds for that helped but not enough to continue taking them. I had given up on finding an answer and feeling better. Finally in June 2008 I was referred to a Neurology Specialist who for the first time since I was in 5th grade had the answer: I have what is called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or P.O.T.S. I had now developed every symptom which includes the Syncope, adrenal fatigue, random fevers, constant nausea, Dysautonomia and more. In addition to P.O.T.S, I had muscle blockage in my back and neck which was causing the pain. I was immediately started on a prescription for the POTS and was put into physical therapy for my back.
Over the Summer of 2008 I gradually started getting better and had learned from my physical therapist how out of shape I was and that some of my muscles were so underdeveloped my brain could not even tell them how to flex on its own. When I was in college I had learned a lot about health and nutrition and had been working out with trainers at a gym. I was addicted to it then, but had fallen out of my routine after my grandma’s passing and my 4-wheeling accident. From that time I learned several things about myself: I do the best with weights when I have someone pushing me and coaching me, but I had some bad experiences with trainers and had become very picky about the kind of trainer I wanted to work with and their methods, including their position on a person’s diet.
In August of 2008 I by chance got in contact with Micah Lacerte on MySpace. I read about his gym and his success with transformations and sent him a message. I was pleasantly surprised at his prompt reply, his professionalism and willingness to answer my long laundry list of questions. He was very patient with me and took genuine interest in my condition and my improvement with my physical therapy. We talked off and on for a little over a year about his methods of training, views on diet, my condition, what his approach for me would be based on what he knew, and staying in touch on my progress. I knew I had to be not only physically prepared, but I had to be mentally and emotionally prepared to start my journey to a healthier, stronger me.
This time came a little over a year after I first started speaking with Micah, in late 2009. My real estate office had finished doing a Biggest Loser contest during the summer, in which I got 2nd and were getting ready to start a new session, which I was signed up for. People asked me why did I sign up and would tell me I looked great and they didn’t know how I had any weight to lose. I remember thinking, yeah; well you haven’t seen me without my clothes on. This helped me realize my motivation and the fact I was finally 100% prepared and committed to starting my journey of my personal transformation. I met with Micah in late 2009 to speak about my goals and to take my measurements. I started out at over 29% body fat – that was hard to take – and wearing a size 12 or 13. My goal was to get down to 15% body fat, so we decided to do a 16 week program consisting of me lifting weights with Micah 3 times per week and doing my cardio on my own the other days. He set up my meal plan for me and the next week the hard work began.
I say hard work, not to scare anyone, but it is the truth. It is hard to make a commitment; it is hard to show up every day at the gym and to make the correct, positive choices every day from choosing to eat the right food, to not drinking or not drinking as much, to staying positive and even removing negative influences from your life. However, it gets easier with every day and eventually it becomes a habit or rather a way of life – an extremely positive one – and before you know it, your life has changed in a way that I honestly did not imagine. I had no idea when I started this Journey with Micah where I would be at the end – I did not realize the changes that were about to take place not only in my body, but also my mind, my soul, my life and in the lives of those around me.
Day 1 was a Tuesday and we did upper body. I could not even do a push up and I joked with Micah, but was actually serious, that he should video tape me struggling through his work out. I knew he was tough and would push me, but I really didn’t have a clue until I started working out with him. I remember thinking, what the heck did I get myself into and I will be doing good if I don’t get sick or pass out. At the same time though, I had a smile on my face as I knew this was the first step to reaching my goal. Micah was awesome – he pushed me, but he was also very aware of my condition with P.O.T.S and took that into account. See, I have shortness of breath with POTS and sudden movements, especially up and down can trigger the syncope. I made it through my first work out and even though I was exhausted and my arms felt like jell-o, I couldn’t wait until our next appointment on Thursday.
Thursday came and when I walked into HitchFit Gym my right arm was stuck in a 45 Degree angle – it had been that way since Wednesday and even though I tried to stretch it didn’t want to budge. We all still joke around and laugh about me asking him if this was normal that day. Micah told me it would work itself out and that working out would actually help it. Thursday was lower body and I walked out with my legs shaking and an arm that wouldn’t move. Driving that day was interesting as I drive a standard so pushing the clutch in and trying to shift with my right arm was not much fun at the time, but now I look back and it brings a smile to my face to see how much I have progressed. That Friday night after we did another upper body workout, I had to go show houses to some of my buyers and I could barely walk up the stairs in the house. This was week 1 and the start to a great journey that cultivated into a new set of goals I did not know possible.
I never got discouraged from being sore – in fact it motivated me. Micah educated me on some supplements to take like amino acids including glutamine and reminded me the importance of stretching, which helped tremendously. I took my workouts with Micah, my cardio, and my meal plan seriously and started seeing results very quickly – results that I had never got with other trainers. Some people may say my workout and eating habits sort of became an obsession, but to me they just became a part of my life – a part of me. Working out is addicting and it is amazing how much better you feel physically, mentally and emotionally.
Every day with Micah was a new and different day with new exercises or variations – there were never two days that were the same. He even showed me how to keep cardio from becoming boring by changing up intensity for example. Micah pushed me past what I thought were my limits and made me realize I was capable of so much more, something that was hard for me when it came to my body and athletic ability. I found something else I had not expected and that is a great friend in Micah as well as with others at HitchFit. Micah is not only an awesome trainer, but he is also an awesome person and one of the most down to earth people I know. He genuinely cares about his clients and friends and wants them to be healthy. He also knows that everyone’s bodies are different and that healthy for one person is different for another. My program with him was what was best for me and it was constantly changing as my body was changing.
I started to see a huge change in myself and not just physically. I was more confident, I was happier, I was at a higher place of peace within myself and I started setting higher goals. About a month after starting to work out with Micah, I ran in a charity 5k run and completed it without stopping in 33:44 minutes. I took this as motivation in the gym and started competing against myself to improve my time. I also decided after some issues with the meds I was on for POTS to stop taking them, and through working out, eating better and using different vitamins controlling my POTS condition. It has not always been easy, but so far I have done well and I am healthier. I still have POTS but I have made my body healthier and have improved, thus controlling the symptoms the majority of the time.
Another large challenge – goal came towards the end of January of this year, when there was talk of the Liberty, MO Fitness Figure competition coming up on April 23rd and I asked Micah if he thought I could be ready. He said he thought it would be a great experience and if I was willing to commit to the work out and meal plan I could be ready. My goal had just moved from reach 15% to reaching 10% to 12%. We knew I would be smaller in muscle mass, but it would be a great starting point and learning experience for me to see if competing is something I want to do. So, we started working on the new goal and I was thus introduced to the world of Tabata, carb cycling and either two a day work outs or three. I was so excited about competing, and even though I really did not know what was in store for me I knew it was something I had to do – I had to prove to myself that I could.
I did just that with Micah’s help and support, Diana’s coaching on posing and walking, and the support of friends and family. The competition was an awesome experience and I learned so much. I plan on competing again in the fall, but this time I will have more muscle mass!! I made a lot of friends along the way and most of all I discovered strength, a discipline and will power within myself I did not know existed. I am going to continue training with Micah and I look forward to achieving the new goals we’ve set and preparing for my next competition. I am also going to try and get back into some modeling work – which is something I thought, would never be possible again – and who knows what else.
What I do know is this: Anything is possible if you are willing to put your fears and excuses aside and admit to yourself what you want to achieve; and then write down what you want or what your goal is, visualize it, tell others and then start on the path to achieving your goals. Please do not let others knock you off your path – they just don’t understand or are jealous and as I have come to learn, if they really care about you, they will come around as they see you changing and achieving your goals. If they do not then “Let them go!” Let go of the negative influences whether they are people, events or things and focus on the positive! If you do this you will be amazed what you can conquer, what you’ll learn about yourself and new opportunities that will come into your life.
I surpassed what I thought was possible and reach 12.5% body fat and now wearing a Size 4 Dress and Size 4 jeans – a size I have never been able to wear until now!!!
Good Luck to those who are currently taking steps and to those who are thinking about becoming a healthier you. If you are reading this and wondering if you can do this, don’t wonder – KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS, ANYONE CAN!!!
Thank you Micah for your dedication to helping me achieve my goals and also to your dedication of helping others – for truly caring about the health of people and taking great steps to do this around the World. Thank you to everyone at HitchFit Gym, to my friends and family for being a part of my life and for your support along the way.
Are you ready to take the next step and change your life. Diana and I will do everything we can to get you in the best shape of your life. Regardless of where you liveYou can be the next LAURA..
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My latest Transformation Ashlie is a 34 year old mother of 4. She also works fulltime so you can only imagine trying to juggle everything. She started with me a few months after having her 4th child and was finally ready to make the changes in her life that needed to be made to her her body and health first. The visual changes are the obvious but the changes within her lifestyle has made her more energetic and will help her keep more balance. Ashlie still holds the longest wall sit at Hitch Fit Gym 5:20 ( the video is below) Also to mention she did this after 10 minutes of leg extensions so Im sure she will show up one day if her record is beat and smash it again. Ashlie Dropped over 20 lbs of Fat, 11% bodyfat, lost almost 4 ” on stomach and 3″ on hips. Im very proud of the changes you made to look and feel better
Ashlies Stats in 4 months
Starting weight- 149.4 Ending weight- 130.4
Starting Body Fat %- 30.85% Ending Body Fat % 19.66
Starting Total Fat- 46.09 lbs Ending Total Fat- 25.64 lbs
Starting Stomach- 36″ Ending – 32 1/8″
Starting Hips- 40 1/2″ Ending Hips 37 1/2″
Ashlies Testiomonial
It’s 4:30am and my alarm’s going off. I have no energy and can barely get out of bed. I pray that God gives me the strength to get up, go to work and do all of the things that a mother of four must do in order to complete her day. By the time I get home from my ten hour shift at work, I will still have to get dinner on the table, clean up and get the kids ready for bed. All while trying to reserve a few minutes of “me” time before I pass out because I can barely keep my eyes open!! That was my life before God answered my prayers and sent me Micah!! I just had my fourth child and was having a hard time not only losing the baby weight but I seemed to be just “functioning” and not truly living my life. I was always so tired, no matter how much sleep I got and I wasn’t always able to enjoy the time I had with my kids because I had no energy to pay attention or interact with them.
I had heard about Micah through a friend who went through his program. I saw how wonderful she looked and how energized she became, I was so jealous. I took her advice and decided to do something about it. On my first day Micah went over my diet plan and low and behold, I wasn’t eating as well as I thought. He explained food labels and broke the ingredients down into how they affect your body and metabolism. He taught me what to eat, how often and how much. He couldn’t have made it any easier and explained to me that diet is an essential part of weight loss. Then the “torture”, I mean workouts began. My first workout with Micah was upper body and by the time I left the gym I couldn’t even lift my hand up to move my hair out of my face. So I drove all the way home with my hair covering one eye…. I couldn’t help but wonder what the hell I had gotten myself into but I went back for more. I lifted twice a week with Micah and did cardio every day on my own. I started getting more energy and didn’t feel like passing out by 7pm. After a few weeks of training I finally starting to see some results.
My biggest hurdle was food. Yes, Micah lays it all out for you and makes it so simple but as a mother of four I had to prepare two separate meals, one for me and another for the rest of the family. I did well for the first several weeks but then I seemed to hit a wall. I started cheating, thinking it wouldn’t have too much of an effect on my weight loss. Then came the day to weight in and I realized just how much diet plays its role. I had NO CHANGE in the two weeks that I worked out all because I cheated, dang those sticky buns! But Micah was always there to motivate me and get me back on track. He never lectured or scolded me but just simply laid it out, you have to eat well in order to look GREAT. After some better planning and motivating my family to eat healthier, things got so much easier. Now my entire family is eating healthier and making better choices.
Ultimately I went from a size 10/12 to a size 4! I have never been a size 4, not even in high school! I’m happier and feel fantastic, I no longer have any problems finding the energy to start my day and have plenty well into the evenings. Now I play and interact with my children like never before and have grown closer to my entire family. Even though my days are still long and still full of motherly duties, I know that I’m a better mother physically and mentally. Micah promised a physical transformation but what he didn’t tell me was that it would be a mental one too. Micah, I owe you so much and am so thankful for everything you helped me achieve. God has gifted you with knowledge, understanding and the ability to motivate and encourage others to take control of their lives. Little did I know when I prayed to God for strength that he would send an angel like you to give it to me!!! GOD BLESS YOU MICAH!
Exciting News to Share with you. 1 on 1 and Online Hitch Fit Personal Training Clients Gwen and Greg are featured for their Hard work in the New Kansas City Fitness Magazine , You may recognize the Cy Young Winner Zach Greinke on the Cover. Both of these clients did an amazing job having 2 different start points and overall goals but both of them not only reached their goal, they smashed them. Gwen Came in 8 weeks after having her beautiful baby and wanted to get her body back. In only 3 months she dropped 13% bodyfat and over 20lbs . She finished at 115 lbs, 15.31% bodyfat and the best shape of her life. This is proof that you can get your body back after having a child. You have to work hard and live a healthy lifestyle but it can be done. Gwen looks amazing!!!
Greg came in as a hardgainer wanting to add muscle and see his abs for the first time in his life. I am very proud of him because I understand being a hardgainer myself how hard and how much disipline you must have with training and consuming enough food to add muscle. In only 3 months greg got down to an amazing 5.63% bodyfat and gained some solid muscle. Greg is in the best shape of his life. Look at those 6-Pack Abs. In the future he plans on possibly competing in a fitness model or bodybuilding compitition. Greg amazing work buddy..
Phil stylin in his new 2010 Corvette
