Emotionally depleted I began to seek and find comfort in food, finding myself tipping the scales at nearly 300 pounds at 5’3, going from a size 7/8 to a size 26/28. I was embarrassed and ashamed that I allowed myself to become morbidly obese. My weight was not only impacting my quality of life but my health was slowly deteriorating. After many failed attempts to lose weight on my own, I finally found the courage to reach out to Mike and Julie for help. This was the best decision of my life because it literally saved my life. With their support, encouragement, personal training, meal plans and cardio programs I was able to lose over 100 pounds. I realize that despite my hard work and success I still have some way to go. Instead of letting this overshadow my success it has given me the strength and determination to continue on my journey with Mike and Julie. A journey of weight loss, healthy living and healthy eating.

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“I’m big-boned.” “I have a slow metabolism.” “My body type means I can’t lose weight.” I said those things and tried and failed to lose weight–you have, too. Working with Mike, however, changed my approach, changed my thought process, and most importantly, changed my results. He doesn’t accept your excuses, he doesn’t sugar coat his comments, and he doesn’t promise you an easy, quick transformation. But he DOES provide you the tools, training program, and “tough-love” approach necessary to get you to your goals. I lost 63 pounds within 6 months and another 20 pounds in the 4 months following that–that’s over 80 pounds in under a year!–it wasn’t always easy and it wasn’t always fun. But it was well worth it. When people ask how much weight I lost, I would reply, “25 years.” At 44 years old, I reached a weight I hadn’t seen since age 19. Again, it wasn’t always easy–but it was well worth the effort. If you are looking to not only change your looks, but also to change your outlook, improve your health, and learn how to set and achieve long-term goals, then Mike Davies can definitely provide the help and guidance you seek. I recommend him to anyone!

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August 2008 I was assigned to Hill AFB, Utah. The moving truck carrying our family belongings from Texas to Utah caught on fire and everything we owned was destroyed. We lost everything. Shortly after the move I became severely ill and ended up in the hospital for a few weeks. I was diagnosed with a Pulmonary Embolism. My lungs were covered in blood clots, and I was one breath away from dying. For the next two years I was placed on blood therapy, including blood thinners to dissolve the clots. This was the most frightening experience I’ve ever had. It made me hesitant to do any physical activity, meanwhile, I was gaining roughly 10lbs a month. By October 2010 I had topped the scales at 224 pounds. I was always in denial of my weight, so once I reached 207 pounds I stopped weighing myself. I was comfortable ignoring it until I saw a photo of myself on a girls night out outing. I was literally in shock. The meds I’d been prescribed were no longer needed, I was given a choice to stay on them or stop but I continued because I felt as long as I was on them, I would not die. I was simply living in fear. I took a stand and started to wean myself off, and started to incorporate gym time and a healthier lifestyle. I started walking on my lunches just about 2 miles a day, and doing a night session of cardio, after the kids were asleep. By June 2011, I was down to 165, and I was very happy. I accomplished this by 80% cardio, and 20% random weightlifting. There was no rhyme or reason in my selection of foods I just watched what I ate. I maintained my weight for about a year. Over time my military uniform began to get snug, I did what I always did–ignore it! I was going out more, drinking more, and thought my little three times a week of workouts would make up for the unhealthy habits I was picking back up. August 2013 I was on a Florida vacation, and once again as the tagged photos of social media started to surface from the trip, my eyes became big as saucers. I was humiliated by what I witnessed. I MADE myself go to my bathroom and get on the scale. The magic number? 199.8!!! My thoughts?? “Oh dear God, how could I weigh this much again!!!!” I WAS ANGRY WITH MYSELF!!!! I needed help, and I knew at 33 years old and apparently what I did on my own was not enough. I knew I needed a trainer/nutritionist if I was going to attempt to do this yet again. A dear friend of mine, who was a fitness competitor, suggested I give her trainer, Mike Davies of Fitness Factory a try. I did my research, and saw IFBB this, IFBB that, and was like “what the heck, I’m not anywhere close to these women. They seemed to be chiseled out of stone.” But, I went for it!! Mike developed a special plan for me, designed my workouts, and discussed my goals, wants, and needs. He’s not a very sensitive man, and will not tell you what you need to hear, which worked for me! He fueled my motivation, and in return I gave it all I got. The Nutrition Plans are simple to follow. At times it felt like too much food. His training/cardio plans are KILLERS!!! I never quit, I stuck with it. The importance of weight training, cardio, plus nutrition is key! It all works together, and you must trust your trainer in the process. October 11, 2014 I competed in my first bodybuilding competition, and graced the stage at an amazing 129 lbs. I placed top 10, and I was so very proud of myself. Through this all, I have changed, adopted a healthier lifestyle, fitness friends for life, and self-control. It would not have been possible without me believing in myself. Without my family believing in me. Or without Mike Davies taking me under his wing. NEVER GIVE UP!!! STAY MOTIVATED!!! -Charisse Nicole Allen, Master Sergeant, United States Air Force – Mother of 3 Children: 14 year old son and 6 year old twin girls

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