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The Eiffel Tower Challenge
The Eiffel Tower-it had always been a dream of mine to see it. Now it was to become a reality! My adult son called and said he wanted for the two of us to 'tour Europe' for 3 weeks. His energetic spirit has taken me on many adventures within Alaska. He said we would be traveling by bus, train, car, walking, whatever seemed right for the moment.
My mind whirled with thoughts of cities, castles, ruins, cobble stone streets. Then it screeched to a halt-I HAD TO BE IN SHAPE!! This once in a life trip, I could not sit at the bottom of castle steps saying "tell me what it was like when you return" because I couldn't make it up there.
I recalled an ad I had seen in the Wellness magazine and in the Senior Center Newsletter saying "for mature women". There it is, Bonnie Murphy. I explained to her what the situation was with my enthusiasm "your son will be so impressed".
I was impressed with her. She explained the Fitness by Phone® concept - which I wasn't sure I got completely but sounded like just what would do the trick. No commuting time or special clothes to buy or being in front of other people while I worked out.
She then told me the price and I held my breath. My mind went lightning fast - I'm saving for the trip, this is a lot of money for my budget, etc. I started to say I'll let you know but knowing if I said that I most likely would not call her back. I thought this is a once in a lifetime dream trip and I am worth this investment in myself. I said "yes".
There has not been a milli-second of regret for that decision. Bonnie exuded confidence in what she had me do, she was so supportive and enthusiastic and she really was always available for any question no matter how trivial.
With the constant monitoring by her and the Caltrac, I felt much more looked after and supported than in any club or other method that I had used to get in shape. Any time Bonnie would not be available she let me know in advance and for how long.
The steps it took to reach my goal were perfect: they stretched me but in no way overwhelmed. If I didn't reach the weekly goal Bonnie would discuss it with me like an adult and make new plans for the next time. I was not on a plan made up for anyone else. My goals and schedule were just for me not mass produced for hundreds of other women sort of my age. My own physical condition and wishes were always at the center of the plan. I've never been around anyone so supportive, caring and thoughtful.
So...at the end of the trip I was ecstatic! I had more strength and endurance than my son and I did amaze him. It was quite an adventure-record breaking heat, running to catch trains, descending into boats and cellars, hiking up to distant bridges. I didn't miss a single sight; not lofty castles, narrow-staired bell towers, castle ruins or certainly the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Eve Heavner
My mind whirled with thoughts of cities, castles, ruins, cobble stone streets. Then it screeched to a halt-I HAD TO BE IN SHAPE!! This once in a life trip, I could not sit at the bottom of castle steps saying "tell me what it was like when you return" because I couldn't make it up there.
I recalled an ad I had seen in the Wellness magazine and in the Senior Center Newsletter saying "for mature women". There it is, Bonnie Murphy. I explained to her what the situation was with my enthusiasm "your son will be so impressed".
I was impressed with her. She explained the Fitness by Phone® concept - which I wasn't sure I got completely but sounded like just what would do the trick. No commuting time or special clothes to buy or being in front of other people while I worked out.
She then told me the price and I held my breath. My mind went lightning fast - I'm saving for the trip, this is a lot of money for my budget, etc. I started to say I'll let you know but knowing if I said that I most likely would not call her back. I thought this is a once in a lifetime dream trip and I am worth this investment in myself. I said "yes".
There has not been a milli-second of regret for that decision. Bonnie exuded confidence in what she had me do, she was so supportive and enthusiastic and she really was always available for any question no matter how trivial.
With the constant monitoring by her and the Caltrac, I felt much more looked after and supported than in any club or other method that I had used to get in shape. Any time Bonnie would not be available she let me know in advance and for how long.
The steps it took to reach my goal were perfect: they stretched me but in no way overwhelmed. If I didn't reach the weekly goal Bonnie would discuss it with me like an adult and make new plans for the next time. I was not on a plan made up for anyone else. My goals and schedule were just for me not mass produced for hundreds of other women sort of my age. My own physical condition and wishes were always at the center of the plan. I've never been around anyone so supportive, caring and thoughtful.
So...at the end of the trip I was ecstatic! I had more strength and endurance than my son and I did amaze him. It was quite an adventure-record breaking heat, running to catch trains, descending into boats and cellars, hiking up to distant bridges. I didn't miss a single sight; not lofty castles, narrow-staired bell towers, castle ruins or certainly the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Eve Heavner
