I joined Get In Shape For Women, Rockville, at the end of January, 2011 with great trepidation. My…read morefood addictions were getting the best of me and I was 100 lbs overweight and was finding it difficult to get out of bed and get motivated. I didn't see that I had anything to look forward to. After six weeks I am feeling much better. I have lost 16 pounds and have a lot more energy. I really enjoy going in to exercise. It's hard work, but already I can feel my body shape changing. Ivan and Tina, the owners, are fantastic and make everyone feel welcome. I have met new friends there and we laugh our way through the hour workout. The Get in Shape for Woman concept is a good one. Four women can start every half hour. The first half hour is weight training. We rotate through four upper or four lower body stations. Some weeks we go through all eight stations and cover the entire body and some weeks we just lift weights for the upper or lower body very slowly. Evidently this confuses our muscle memory so that we don't get into a rut. It is less boring too. While we're doing the weight training, Ivan, or one of his great staff, work with us and make sure we've got correct body alignment. I've had no soreness, but I can tell I'm getting stronger because I'm using heavier weights now. The second half hour is aerobic and uses interval training. There are treadmills and elliptical machines and we go at a manageable pace for 3 minutes and then for 1 minute we push hard and go as fast as we can. After 7 intervals we are finished. With the staff's encouragement I have increased my interval speed from 3.6 to 4.7. Did I mention that the studio manager, Lakesha, checks up on my diet periodically? I get emails and phone calls from her asking about what I've been eating and she is always available to help with issues. Get In Shape For Women has a software program that helps manage one's daily diet. I haven't had much time yet to plan daily menus, but I will. The program has sample menus that can help get you started on the right dietary path. Originally I was worried that I would not be able to keep up because I was so out of shape. I am 58 years old and can not (now) keep up with the 30 and 40 year old women in terms of weights and speed. In this regard there is no competitiveness although I do enjoy the contests to win a day at the spa or even a Mini-Cooper. I would recommend Get in Shape For Women to any woman of any age. It has helped me immensely. Karen G., Rockville MD

If I had a choice, I would rate this no stars - Overpriced gym ($2,9500!!!!! per year) for 3 - 1…read morehour GROUP training sessions per week - Must pay up front for services. Gym touts accountability, nutrition, and exercise and "scientifically proven results"- yet all that is really offered is group exercise sessions and you are given a piece of paper at the beginning describing a diet plan to folllow- If you are looking for motivation - hire a personal trainer to get you started or join Curves which provides same services without having to pay a mortgage payment to be included in this gym.

Dr. Kaur is so supportive. Weight loss is so so so hard but her team helps you through it one day…read moreat a time. The chocolate chip pancakes are one of my favorites!!!!

The team at Mindful Living Institute are fantastic! Everyone in the office is kind, professional,…read morehelpful, and encouraging. I look forward to my visit every week. Over the years, I have tried many different weight loss strategies. The Ideal Protein program partnered with Mindful Living's support has enabled me to be the most successful I have ever been - losing almost 60 lbs in 6 months. The products are not the cheapest out there, but you can't argue with the amazing results. Favorite IP Products: Peanut Bar, Vanilla Shake (mixed with coffee of course!), Raspberry Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Crispy Squares!

Persona Doctors works for me! In 2014, I lost 60 pounds…read morevisiting The Rockville Persona Doctors Office and now I am back again visiting the Bethesda Persona Doctors office in 2021. I have lost 40 pounds so far with a month to go before maintenance. The staff is so accommodating since I am bicoastal and the doctors are so understanding concerning patient needs.

I had a good experience with Persona Doctors a couple of years ago, but had to quit the program for…read moremedical reason. I have tried numerous diets and advises to lose weight in the past but I must admit that with Persona Doctors I have had, and I am having now a successful experience again. I have been in the program 7 weeks now and with my weigh-in tomorrow I will have lost around 16 lbs. Amber is very knowledgeable and professional know, just like before at the Rockville site. My in-person and telemedicine conferences with Dr Ko have always been timely, professional and instrumental in my success from a medical point of view. I highly recommend Persona Doctors for an excellent weight loss experience.

After slightly elevated cholesterol levels and a Dexa bone scan that showed osteopenia, I knew it…read morewas time to do something about the weight that had crept on as I neared retirement age. I am a nurse and am interested in nutrition but there was some important facts that I didn't know. Fiber was a big one. It was a lucky day when I met and joined Kay Loughrey of Sweet Life Wellness. She has an established weight loss program that she can customize for every client. I have lost close to 20# in 7 mos. Through her guidance, I have learned to track my foods--okay yes it is calorie counting, BUT with the goal of seeing what might be missing in your diet or what is in excess. Kay is there for me, to be my cheerleader, help me set realistic goals, and teach me in an organized way to a better nutritional health style and for the long term. With her encouragement, I have gotten active in Pilates, walking and have personal trainer. (and my Blue Cross insurance has covered it all!!) My energy is back and my husband is tickled pink as he usually ran circles around me.

Here is why I liked what Elizabeth had to say. she listened to ME!…read more She didnt try to change me, my life or the fact that I already dont like half the food on the planet. She didnt make me feel bad about it, either. she worked with my already idiotic diet - and improved it. She gave me step-by-step instructions what to do, when to eat what and menus I could handle with alternatives. She didnt send me to a "Go to the website" like my GI Dr. did. Elizabeth did NOT feel criticized, belittled, she did not patronize me. I truly felt I had someone on MY SIDE while I was going through a bad time. This - after months of stomach issues, all the GI tests the medicare would pay for, medications etc. I did have to learn to eat differently, read labels, eat regularly and avoid a lot of the stuff I like. Yes, I hated it. But, I was given reasonable and palatable alternatives - according to MY LIKES AND DISLIKES! Thank you Elizabeth!

Although I was skeptical about going here, I was frequently tired and thought finding out about…read morenutrition may be able to help. Well, after my first consultation I started following the advice and my energy levels went up, I have lost 20 lbs without even really trying because I am now eating breakfast and eating more often. Granted I knew nothing about nutrition so I may have been able to learn the advice by reading books or other means but I respond by actually talking to people so this is the perfect format. I highly recommend EB nutrition.

What do you do if you struggle to get to your desired weight or fitness goal after several…read moreattempts? You call in a pro to help get you on track and hold you accountable to your goals. Prior to working with Linda of Simple Well Being I struggled with my diet and nutrition to get down to my goal weight for my triathlon and bike racing. With Linda, I got practical and very helpful advice to help me work towards my personal goals. I learned a lot about the foods I should be eating more of and some eye opening food errors on my part. I have since made several small tweaks to my eating and meal preparation that have paid big dividends. Linda has helped me focus on my meal planning, basics to have in my kitchen, and foods to avoid. I have since lost weight, increased my energy level, and friends are asking me what I am doing differently since the changes are so pronounced. If you are looking for someone to help you tweak your diet and get you into living a healthier lifestyle then I strongly recommend Linda and Simple Well Being.

Working with Linda has been life changing! She quickly helped me establish my nutritional goals and…read morebegan helping me meet them in interactive sessions that were both challenging and enjoyable. Linda is a wealth of knowledge on nutrition and healthy living, I've learned so much in the 4 months that we've been working together. She is enthusiastic and motivating - and her cooking classes are fantastic!

I went for my first laser lipo appointment last night. Metered parking until 6pm and public garage…read moreacross the street-perfect no stress. I've been texting back and forth with Queen. She is extremely responsive and professional. Her spa in silver spring is also a few minutes from the Planet fitness off Wayne Avenue, so I immediately went to workout after my treatment. Checkin and out with Chelsea was superb. She was friendly and listened to everything that made me sad (love handles,stomachs, etc) lol. She put the pads in exactly where I needed them and the heat was warm and relaxing. For 20 minutes I kept thinking about my fat melting lol. The vibration platform is loud but it works. My abs were sore on setting #35. I'll go up next time.

IT WORKS!!! I went in for a consult and decided to have a lipo light and slimming wrap treatment…read more I saw instant results.. in fact I lost 3.5 inches off my waist after ONE treatment. Queen administered my treatment and was fantastic, she was very professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Q Luxury Spa!!!!!

Eric is genuinely so amazing & extremely knowledgeable! Highly recommend this place! Very…read morepersonable, kind, and insightful, Eric is truly dedicated to craft and always trying to improve the quality of lives for others! Love this spot!

I have been extremely pleased with Eric's personal training. I went to Eric due to his skillful eye…read moreand sensitive intuition in training individuals who are recovering from injuries. Under Eric's supportive, patient, and consistent guidance, I have been able to participate in a high level fitness program that was personally tailored to meet my individual training needs. Through Eric's challenging workouts I have lost weight, become highly toned, totally fit, and feel great. Friends and colleagues have commented on my appearance with genuine compliments. Eric's medical background is a huge plus that allows him to understand my injury-related issues and work around them to achieve great results. In addition, the training studio is very nice and comfortable. I highly recommend Eric to everyone who wants to get in shape.