"My name is Tina, I used to weigh 345 pounds. I have been heavy all of my life and always struggled with weight. When I turned 28 something came over me and I decided to lose weight. I started eating healthy and cut my portions in half. After I lost 140 pounds with diet I felt that I needed to tone up and start exercising. In august of 2008 I met Victoria at the gym. I started speaking with her about training and she said “why don’t you come train with me one day and see how you like the way I worked” so took her on the offer and scheduled an appointment. WOW not only is she great but she also came in on her day off. Dedication or what???? I was instantly hooked. I had heard a lot of horror stories about trainers and everyone always told me to try different people, but with Victoria all it took was one shot. She Understood by situation and caught on to what I wanted to achieve. I could not do a sit up, leg lifts, dumbbells or a push up my first day with her. Running was impossible and more than 15 minutes on the tread mill was a lifetime. I have been training with Victoria since September. I have lost another 25 pounds, I can do multiple sets of push ups, leg lifts, sit ups, crunches, lift weights like I thought were impossible. Running on the tread mill for 3-4 miles is a breeze. My body with Victoria’s help has transformed into a muscular dream. I have muscles in places I thought would never exist. My body is toned and in great shape. She is a motivating, hard working, consistent, knowledgeable, up to date with facts and a great leader in the gym. Victoria has helped me change my life."

Before and After

I have been working out for a long time, but I felt it was time to elevate myself to the next level. I really needed someone to push me and give me that extra motivation. Vicky was just the person to do that. She showed me so many new ways to work different muscle groups and really helped me change up my routine. She helped me realize what I am capable of doing not what I feel like doing. I started to see definition within weeks and felt stronger. I highly recommend Vicky to anyone who is seeking a personal trainer. She truly loves what she does. She is motivated and passionate and will push you to your limits!

-Jacquelyn Demetroff

"I like the kettlebells. They give a great overall body workout, and are fun to use. Victoria always has new exercises which keep my workouts interesting and exciting. Phenomenal results! "

-Kristanna Loken (Actress- Terminator 3, L Word, Painkiller Jane)

"I hate working out. I know, I know. Hate is a strong word, but I HATE working out. That being said, Victoria not only gets me through it, she makes me ALMOST enjoy it!"

-Janina Gavankar

 
"My name is Aline, I am currently working as a Executive Assistant in Los Angeles. I confirm that Victoria Pal is currently my personal trainer. Her job carries responsibilities such as cardiovascular training, wight training, nutritional advisor, weight management and progression follow up.
I have known Victoria Pal in a professional capacity for over a year and found that she is skilled in attaining our set goals, she is extremely reliable, conscientious and courteous. As mentioned previously, I have been working with Victoria for a year now and I consider her to be a valuable facet in my health and physical well being. Throughout the past seven years I have had four personal trainers including Victoria. I can honestly say that she is by far the best that I have had because I have amazing results to prove it. With her help I have noticed many changes in my body and have consistently achieved good results. I have lost 12lbs, gained more muscle mass, dropped my cholesterol 30 points and acquired life long healthy eating habits. Not only has she illustrated that she is great at what she does but Victoria always has a wonderful attitude. She has excellent communication skills and I am confident that she will prove to be a great asset to your program."
 

"As an actress, I have always felt added pressure to stay in shape. For me, exercise felt like a necessary evil, designed solely to keep me whittled down to my smallest size, and I truly dreaded and avoided it. In the past, the only way I felt like I looked good was by following the latest crash diet, or just basically starving myself, which made me miserable, not to mention feeling weak and tired. I was thin, but I was FAR from in shape.

When I met Vicky, I was what I call a "skinny fat"...I had inconsistent and unhealthy eating habits that restricted my calories, but my body fat % was way higher and unhealthy than I would have liked, and I honestly felt flabby all over. Who would have thought that a thin girl like me would be too embarrassed to put on a bikini in public?

The clincher came when I found out that I was going to be shooting an episode of "Desperate Housewives", and in one scene I was supposed to be "naked" (network version of naked) in a shower, opposite the super skinny, SUPER toned Terri Hatcher. Knowing I would be spending hours on set, barely clothed in front of the entire crew scared me to death!

The good news was that I had already been training with Vicky for several weeks, and I was really starting to see results. Biceps had appeared on my formerly "stick" like arms, my legs were toning up before my eyes, and my butt honestly seemed like it had lifted several inches. Not only that, but all the abdominal work Vicky had me do had given me a flat, firm tummy, with no extra "stuff" hanging over the sides of my tightest jeans.

I also had more stamina. Suddenly hiking up a steep hill felt like no big deal, and I could traverse several flights of stairs without becoming out of breath. Cardio became fun for me, and I finally got what people meant when they talked about that "endorphin rush" you get while working out. I felt strong, healthy, and had more energy than ever. And anytime I wanted the easy way out, Vicky would push and motivate me to keep going after my goals and to not give up.

Long story short, when I showed up to shoot that day, disrobing in front of all those people didn't give me a heart attack after all. I felt fit and healthy and in the best shape I'd been in for ages. The outer strength I had achieved with Vicky had fostered an inner strength and confidence that I really loved, and it continues to grow with every session I have with her.

Vicky is tough, hard working, honest, no B.S., but also very compassionate with a really big heart. She cares about her clients, and does all she can to make sure they are setting goals and reaching them, even when it's hard. that is how she lives her life, and it translates into her training practice beautifully. She would be an amazing asset to "The Biggest Loser". I cannot recommend her enough."

Sincerely,

Amy Stewart