AUGUST SPOTLIGHT is on KIRSTEN KAISER
I currently live in Valparaiso and have lived here for 9 years now.
I work as an attorney for Allen Law Offices and practice in Personal
Injury, Worker's Compensation, Social Security Disability and Criminal Defense.
I'm currently in my 6th year of practice. I also donate pro bono
legal services to the Porter County Animal Shelter to transfer ownership of
abused animals to the Shelter so they can be adopted out to loving homes.
I got engaged in October 2013 to the love of my life, Brian, and we are
getting married on October 25, 2014 in a big, fat Greek wedding! We own 2
pit bulls, Jax and Wrigley, and a cat named Milo.
I worked out previously, but wanted to kick it into high gear when I
became engaged. I've been working out at Pumps since November 2013, when
I signed up for personal training sessions with Ian. I do training
sessions with Ian in the AM 3 days a week and then try to hit 2-3 Group Classes
on days that I am not at personal training. I love working out at Pumps
because it is a personal, motivating setting. I always feel welcome and
like a part of the Pumps' family. All of the trainers, especially Ian, are
there to push you and maximize your workout.
I definitely have faced challenges, as I battle hypothyroidism and
am trying to get my medication regulated, which makes weight loss extremely
hard. I hit plateaus for weeks on end, but always have Ian in my ear
continuing to push me and keep me focused. The hard work is paying off,
slowly but surely, as I ordered my wedding dress 2 sizes too small back in
January and fit into it in May when I went for my first fitting. My new
goal is to get down 2 more sizes before the wedding to have it altered down
even more!
I highly recommend Pumps to anyone who wants to start or continue on
their fitness journey. From personal training to any group class you can
imagine, you won't be disappointed.....and I can guarantee you will definitely
leave sweaty, sore and with a new group of supportive friends! =)
