Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Vandekar.
Sarah, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I grew up in a 100% Italian family that lived in the Bronx. Italian food- the sweets, the cheeses, and all the other greatness was something that I always deprived myself of when I was a teenager. Why? Because I was terrified of gaining weight. I would weigh myself about ten times a day and if I didn’t like the number that I saw, it ruined my entire mood. Can you believe that? A number determined my happiness each day- crazy to think about that now.
I remember sitting in my now-husband’s kitchen while he made himself a protein shake and honestly, that’s what changed everything for me. I suddenly realized that I was working for a goal that was never going to happen because I was depriving myself of food. I started to learn everything about the way food is supposed to work for your body and how you should use fitness to BENEFIT you. I was like a little kid learning the ABC’S for the first time.
I started eating more and working out more and completely transformed myself from a skinny 100-pound girl to a 140-pound woman with muscles.
This is what I had to do for other people, I needed to show them that they can change their unhealthy habits and be HAPPY when they look in the mirror. I needed to show women and men that struggled that they didn’t have to be afraid of food. I wanted to show people that they could do whatever they set their minds to as long as they worked hard and were passionate.
I love my clients and will do whatever it takes to help them succeed in whatever goals they are working for. I always said that if I could make one person smile or help them find their confidence, that is a true success.
Has it been a smooth road?
The hardest thing about this journey so far has been moving cross country to start my own training business. NY will always be home but California is our new home and I am looking forward to whatever God has in store.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
I am the founder of svdkFIT Personal Training.
I specialize in:
Weight loss
Muscle building
HIIT Training
Tabata Training
Interval Training
** Nutrition**
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
I think California is the most beautiful place on this earth and think it’s the perfect location for my training business. I would ( and have ) advised so many people to move here and start their dreams. What better place to call home?
Pricing:
- 60-minute session: $50
- 30 Day Nutrition Package: $200
- Nutrition and Training Bundle: $500
Contact Info:
- Address: 4030 Sports Arena Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92110 - Phone: 845 705 9574
- Email: Sarahvdkfitness@gmail.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/svdk_fit
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