Noelle Richard

Age: 25

Occupation: Development Coordinator (fundraiser) and Student at UNE



How long have you been coming to Saco Sports & Fitness?
5 months

What made you decide to start coming?
I moved to Saco in May '06 and had been a member at Lifestyle but I wanted a gym closer to home and I liked the SSF atmosphere. Plus, after a summer of slacking, I needed to get back in the habit.

Have you been able to reach your goals?
I reached one goal on December 22 - to look noticeably more fit at my dad's wedding. But I've set a new goal now that I know I can do it! So far, I've lost 10 lbs and gone down a size.

If yes, how did you accomplish that and did have help and/or support?
I decided to hire a trainer because I never had one before and I was hoping a coach could help me reach my goals and keep me focused. I HIGHLY recommend trainers for anyone else struggling with health and fitness goals. Linda has me pegged; she keeps me honest and she's the second one (after me!) to celebrate my accomplishments. I know I did all the heavy lifting and the sweating, but Linda's support motivates me and keeps me on the right track.

What are your health/fitness plans for the future?
I'll continue my gym habit, especially step classes. Also, I'm working on building a tolerance for running, and I've registered to run in the Kerrymen Pub 5K on March 11, so now I have something tangible to work toward. I'm also focusing on maintaining healthy eating habits and making good choices.