SPOTLIGHT ON……  Nancy Beach!

May 2015!!

My name is Nancy Beach.  I was born in Chicago and moved out to Valparaiso when I was 5 years old so Valpo is my hometown.  I graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1967 and went to the American School of Beauty downtown Chicago for cosmetology.  My family owned White’s Beauty Cottage at that time so I worked there until I married Don in June of 1970.  We moved to Florida because Don was in the Air Force in Cocoa Beach.  When he was discharged in October of 1970, we returned to Valpo, and I worked as few more years before we started a family.

Don and I have two sons, Brian and Kevin.  Brian is married to his golf clubs and bowling while Kevin is married to Anne who is such a sweetheart…I couldn’t ask for a better daughter-in-law.  They have 2 children – Ella: 8 ½ years old and Luke 3 ½ years old.  My grandchildren are the light of my life.  We are very fortunate they all live here so we get to see them often.  We are very proud of them and their accomplishments.

Kevin and Anne have been friends with Ian and Michelle so we have known them for some time.  We know how hard Ian worked mentally and physically during his own rehabilitation so purchasing Pumps was a great fit!  His positive attitude is infectious.  They both truly care about you as a person and support you so you reach your goals.  Someone that modifies exercise to meet your abilities is a compassionate person.  They care about your well-being.  I’ve only been coming to Pumps for a couple months and already lost 12 pounds.  In the past, I’ve never had to watch my weight so when the pounds started to accumulate, I needed to find some kind of direction.  I came to see Ian and his suggestions on where to start.  Before long, I found myself taking more and more classes.  Ian introduced me to Kim and her Health Coaching and she is just awesome!  She has given me the confidence I needed and she is so supportive.  All the trainers/instructors at Pumps are just great people.  I enjoy the smaller classes and it’s a good time had by all – between the moans and groansJ. 

In fact, I’ve gotten my husband coming to see Ian.  No that’s progress!!  Thanks to everyone for their support – it is very much appreciated!