I haven’t gone to the gym since my Total Fitness membership expired 10 years ago. Sure, there was the occasional brisk walk on the beach and jogging around my neighborhood. But they weren’t enough to suppress the 35 extra pounds I gained. I figured it was time for me to change my lifestyle by focusing on a weekly exercise routine and by being mindful of my daily eating habits. It has now been a month since I started and I have lost 6 pounds. The gym itself is small but it has all the cardio and weight training equipment you’ll need for a solid workout. The rate for a personal trainer is competitive (especially in this economy), and the staff members have all been very courteous. Jeremy Gateman, my trainer, has been doing an excellent job of taking interest in my eating habits and helping me reach my goal of slimming down, keeping off the excess weight, and encouraging me to stay active. One of the benefits of having a personal trainer is that you don’t have to wait in line for a workout, and you always have a professional to guide you through and maximize the workout. And when you lose your first 6 pounds, you’ll be pleasantly surprised when your relatives tell you that they notice “something different” about you the way you look...