Accolades
Hermine Harman
I am a 63 year old woman who had emergency open heart surgery 2 1.2 years ago, while on a cruise in Alaska for a faulty valve. I was so grateful for staying alive and life that I allowed myself to eat my way to an enormous weight. I was also working furiously on improving the health care of Maui County with Malulani and then the Maui County Health Initiative Task Force.
When I walked into REPS last June, after returning from Panama and Costa Rica, I felt like I was 90. The trip was so difficult and it was hard to do all the things I wanted because of my physical condition. I chose to work with Kristen Duwe because she had three certifications, personal trainer, pilates and rehabilitation. I had decided that I had eaten all the foods, desserts and starches I ever wanted and that "nothing tastes as good as thin feels", which became my motto. I have focused on myself, like I did on the County's health and have the results, monthly I wish we had had for the County. In 7 months, I have dropped 38 lbs and 31.5 inches of body fat, which is just under a yard of fat. I feel 10 years younger and move more lightly through the world. My self esteem has increased exponentially with the weight loss. I plan to lose another 20+ to achieve my goal of a petite 10. I do cardio exercise 6-7 days a week with my elyptical and bike, work out with Kristin 3 times per week and swim laps a few days a week. I plan travel where I can have a gym and the proper food and just don't consider desserts, even for my birthday which just passed without weight gain.
I am grateful for the support of the very friendly staff of REPS, the cleanliness and brightness of the full service facility and especially for Kristen.
Hermine Harman.
I realize the key to aging gracefully and healthfully
