With our 1st Boot camp completed and a great success at that… I wanted to share a testimonial that one of our clients wrote about his experience with us. I will tell you this… I am so proud to have had the opportunity to be part of his transformation.

I Present To You Frank Amarante

“No Excuses Champion”

I was born January 3, 2008 in the Bronx at 7:30am. My place of birth is 1603 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, NY and I am 7 months old today… Well not really, I am actually 37 years old and I started training @ Mr. America’s Personal Training Studio on 01/03/2008. As far as I am concerned that is the date that my life started to change for the better and I don’t just mean in the way I physically felt. I have evolved physically, spiritually, emotionally and even professionally since my birthday. Now I know I am no where near my personal physical goals, but one thing I know for sure is that I will make them.

Like all births it was painful, especially after the first few sessions. But it all started because my mother and brother were concerned with the direction I was going. I was spiraling down the stairs to a new low in my life. Lows that I thought I would never reach emotionally and embarrassing moments kept coming into my life one after another and of course like a lot of people my defense mechanism was to laugh it off. First my pants broke, then I could not fit on a rollercoaster, then the chair bent in the kitchen, then the sweating at meetings, the extension belt at the airport, then the suit breaks and finally my desk chair broke while leaning back. What happened to me?! As I sat on the floor feeling like the world is getting smaller when the fact was that I was getting larger and larger. For the sake of my own sanity I will not get into the hundreds of embarrassing moments from the opposite sex. I have not built my confidence that high yet. I will leave that for another day.

I am not sure if it was done on purpose, but my trainer Albert and I never spoke about diet. We spoke about our goals and the exercises I was doing. He was concerned with the form of the exercise and he kept telling me that I can do it. Maybe he knew something about my personality; he did not mention a lot of food restrictions that first month except no soda, candy and every junk food on the planet. Which was fair, but I was expecting a strict calorie count and a diet that would make me hungry all the time. A month went by and no new restrictions. Believe it or not, but I think by doing that I was motivated to go every week. It’s like he was first helping me create a habit of exercising and then he introduced a more calorie controlled diet. By this time I wanted the calorie control, I began to realize that the sign at the studio was right “YOU CANNOT OUT TRAIN BAD NUTRITION”. But I’m glad we started with this approach, because I have tried everything with little or no success. Name it and I have tried it: Atkins diet, South Beach diet, lemon diet, gyms, biking and some “Bruja diet” from the Dominican Republic that made me sick. They all failed!! Let me rephrase that, I failed in the past. None of these approaches last more than a month.

On my birthday I was ranked 279 out of 419 territories. You see I am a Sales Representative and my company ranks us to evaluate our performance. I was always a middle of the pack representative that perhaps had a lot of talent but never perform at a high level for a long period of time. Anybody that has ever sold anything realized that confidence is a large part of the sales process. You must believe in your product and in yourself to sell anything. I know my products better than anybody, but I had always had this fat image in the back of my mind. You know the perception.

Right or Wrong - every heavy person knows the perception, that heavy people are not bright, slow to adapt, slow to comprehend, not discipline enough to take care of himself how can he possibly take care of his business. That heavy people are lazy. I am here to tell you brothers and sisters that this perception is also based on truth. The reason behind this conclusion comes from my recent results at work. I am not going to sit here and say that Mr. America’s Personal Training Studio is going to earn you more money, but is it a coincidence that since I have been training that my ranking is going up and that I am the number 1 rank representative in the country for the last 7 weeks? Is it a coincidence that my team and I blew away our quota by 2600%? Is it a coincidence that my manager has given me more responsibility? It is a coincidence that I fit into my suits with more confidence and that confidence translates into increased sales. I was never lazy, stupid or even slow to adapt, but I was not confident and that friends translates into a lack of production. The “Fat Image” is a perception, but it’s one that we can overcome through choices that we make each and every day. Like I said I am no where near my goal and I don’t want to give you the impression that it has been easy, especially the “Boot Camp” sessions at 5:15AM. I do know that Butch, Albert and Lou are going to get me where I want to be, whether I like it or not. I am not sure how much weight I have lost so far, but it has improved my life even with the opposite sex. Like I said before I will leave that for another day. But I do have a question for you. When is your birthday? How old are you? Where were you born? Will you be born on July 7, 2008? September 7, 2008? or December 7, 2008.

My name is Frank Amarante and I was born January 3, 2008, and today I am seven months old. Thanks to Albert, Butch and Lou for helping me live more confidently and yes more powerfully.

Are you ready to get started?

Jessie said...
There is no better trainer than Butch and his Crew!

AngelaNieves said...
Best trainer around - whoever trains with Butch is guaranteed to get in shape.

Lou Paler said...
As a World Class and National Kickboxing Champion and experienced Certified Personal Trainer. With Butch’s many Championship wins in the world of Bodybuilding as well as his 25 years of experience in Fitness inspire and guide me professionally and, more importantly, PERSONALLY. He is MY trainer and i can guarantee that there is no one more knowledgeable, experienced or dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Anais said...
Butch is very very educated in ALL AREAS of fitness! He explains in details the exercise routines and the benefits, I would recommend him to anyone (and I do :)

Elise Erlichman said...
Butch is awesome! I recommend him to anyone and everyone I hear is looking for a personal trainer. He pushes you to your limit and then pushes some more. I worked muscles I didn't even know I had when I worked out with him. No one believes that my children are mine thanks to both the eating and workout habits he gave me. Thanks!

Patty said...
BUTCH IS THE BEST IN HIS FIELD HIS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TELLS IT ALL.

Dr Tommy O said...
Butch Nieves has competed and won several high end body building competitions over the past two decades. Butch has the necessary tools such as knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals. Iron Kingdom lives!

Jess said...
I want to say that Butch ROCKS!!!! I went to Butch after having surgery for a life threatening disease and Butch was not only compassionate but catered my workout session to build my strengths to do a rigorous workout were I thought I would never be able to do again. Butch restored my faith in not only myself but my body. I thought after surgery that was it! His video is a mere peek at what his Personal Training can help you to achieve! In short a day at the Elizabeth Arden Spa $2000.00, your training sessions with Butch....PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr Scott Cohen said...
I've known Butch for close to 20 years. There is no person that will give you a more intense workout. He will make you the best you there can be.

Ellen Sue said...
Aside from all of Butch's knowledge and personal achievements in Bodybuilding, his commitment to Personal training is absolutely outstanding. He is full of positive inspiration and motivation. He makes you look forward to the hardcore training he subjects you to and no no matter how much you are hurting when you leave his studio, you become a completely transformed, confident, more powerful person than the person who first walked in and that's totally due to his dedication, discipline and belief in himself and what he passes on to his clients. He has influenced and touched more lives than he can possibly imagine and I recommend him to many and salute him for all his accomplishments!!!!

ann said...
I HAVE TO SAY THAT BUTCH DOES KNOW HOW TO KICK SOME SERIOUS BUTT. HOW DO I KNOW THIS? I AM A FORMER TRAINEE AND I HAVE BEEN PUT THROUGH JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING IN THAT VIDEO. IT WORKS!! BUTCH GIVES YOU MOTIVATION WHETHER YOU WANT IT OR NOT. I WILL BE HAVING A BABY SOON AND WILL BE BACK TO BUTCH FOR MY NEXT BUTT WHOOPING. I CANT WAIT.
 

Maria Elena said...
Butch is gifted with the unique talent of playing with your emotions in a way that serves you and your fitness goals. After a session with Butch, you're tired and energized, drained and revitalized, sore and want more! Your self-confidence sky rockets when you start to see the results of your hard work at the hands and mind of Butch, your coach who never quits on you. Butch is a must-have if you're serious about your health and fitness. Remember, you only get one body! Treat it exceptionally well!
 

Angela said...
I have trained in many gyms before I came across Butch's Studio. I knew this time was different since the moment I walked through the door. He and his staff are 100% committed to achieving the clients goal whatever it may be. Butch has helped many people not only shape their bodies but also coached them in achieving the different goals they were seeking. Many of the clients wanted to lose weight, some wanted to gain strength to make their schools football team and others were searching for more confidence. As Butch helped each of them achieve their goals he has made some lifetime friends. He has definitely made a mark in the fitness industry.

NowLivePowerfully said...
It is said that for effective communication, use brevity. Butch says, NO EXCUSES. Now that's brief! He could be brief because of all that he is that he doesn't have to say. Now that's POWERFUL! Learn from a champion and invest in yourself. The payoff is phenomenal!

iMaria said...
Lily Tomlin once said, "The best mind-altering drug is TRUTH." Butch certainly knows how to serve that up as a living example. He tells it like it is and shows you how to make it better. He walks his talk and shows you how to walk yours. I love Butch...the real deal.

sheebs said...

What a trainer - Butch has definitely kicked my butt into shape!

BigFan said...
The best way to show someone how to be fit is to look and feel the part. Butch does that and more. He is the best example I know of fitness in one total package. But wait there's more...he's got the personality, the know-how, the teaching skills and the true desire to inspire you to be the best you can be. I love Butch!

laura said...

I look forward to having Butch push me "kick my a##!" He's the man I love to hate.

Donna C said...

I started my training in August of 2007...set a goal and a date...and within that time I reached my goal weight! Two things necessary for that to happen... I dedicated myself to my goal and Butch gave me the finest training possible.. I love the results ! Thanks

Lou M. said...
At 63, I've seen a lot of trainers throughout out the years and I have to say Butch is right there for you giving expert instruction. What better way to train is there?

Yazzy1 said...
What can I say Butch is the best trainer I ever had he don't play games he knows what he's doing give him your time and commitment and he will get u there

Janine said...
A wise man once said..."If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it." Butch makes you believe it...NO EXCUSES!!!
He is truly the best ;-)

scotty2hotty said...
If you make the commitment to better health, butch will be there with you step by step. His motto is NO EXCUSES! and that is what he brings to the table. His commitment to you as a trainer is surpassed by no one.

Albert said...
As a mentor, there is no better teacher. As a trainer, Butch is second to none. As a friend, he is unsurpassed. Want to be in the best shape of your life? Want to change your life? Need to leap out of the box? While others are peddling snake oils to transform your body, mind and spirit, Butch offers a training that will instill one simple but effective principle: NO EXCUSES.