Tanya

Goal: Gain muscle and lose body fat after baby Time frame: 16 weeks

All my life I have battled my weight. When I was in high school I wasn’t exactly the “fat girl” but I was never happy with my body either. I stayed pretty fit with all of my activities though all the while I ate whatever I wanted. After high school all that changed, I kept eating like I always had but all of the physical movement ceased. My weight over the next couple years continually went up and down reaching a high of 175/180. It was always a stressful situation and that never helped the issue and caused more gain. In the winter of 2008 I became pregnant; at this point I saw pregnancy as my free-for-all, for 9 months. I ate any and everything I wanted without lifting a finger exercise wise. I ended up gaining 60lbs on my previous 140lb frame. Once the pregnancy was over and there was no longer an “excuse” I knew a change was going to have to be made. I started doing jazzercise and later became an instructor. In the mean time I managed to drop down to around 157lbs and then hit a plateau. This is when I realized I couldn't do it all by myself so I found Ilona at Figure Diva Fitness. I started looking through her pictures and her before and after pictures really intrigued me. I contacted her and we got to work almost immediately. Throughout my training with Ilona she was always quick to respond to all of my emails and texts (and there were a lot) and she never hesitated to answer any of my crazy questions. Most importantly, I saw my body change in a way it never had and do things I didn’t think it could do. There were times when I didn’t think I could do it but Ilona was always there to encourage me and give me that push I needed. I love the changes in my body and I look forward to working with Ilona in the future. She is amazing…just look at my before and after pictures!

Danielle

Goal: Gain muscle and lose body fat. Time frame: 9 weeks

I loved, loved, loved training with Ilona and cannot recommend her highly enough! If you are looking for a trainer, she is the woman to get the job done!!  She was beyond helpful, supportive, and encouraging throughout every step of the way!  Honestly, I am amazed at the transformation of my body and I feel SO MUCH better about myself!! More than anything, I feel like I now know that I CAN do it and she helped give me the tools to accomplish that, and I can carry those with me throughout the rest of my life. I love that everything was all natural, clean eating, and good old fashioned discipline and hard work. The workouts whooped my tail and I LOVED it that men got out of MY way at the gym!!  Yes, she turned me into a machine! I also appreciated that she didn’t have me do anything crazy to put my health in danger like I hear a lot of horror stories about with other trainers. She truly has her clients best interest at heart and  makes sure they are successful, happy,  and enjoying the journey. Seriously, recommend her 100% ! Thank you again for everything! You rock!!!! Will DEFINITELY be getting back in touch with you post- baby!

Liz Deangelo

Ilona is a breath of fresh air from the typical gym trainer. You will never be bored, she switches up the routine to take you to the next level to see better results, and most important to not be bored. She gives you all the tools you need to change your lifestyle and she is with you every step of the way!! Not to mention, most important to me she always made time for my busy schedule. If you are ready to make the change, I recommend her 100%.

Gina

Ilona has such a grasp of what works for your body. She motivates you and encourages you and somehow manages to make it a fun and positive experience. I have been using her for almost a year, and she still manages to deliver different exercises to help keep me pushing myself. She is reliable, friendly, smart and in great shape! She knows what works and she'll help you through every stage of getting physically fit.

Jude D.

Ilona works you to the max and then some only to prove you as an individual can succeed despite one's own doubt. My body has never felt better since I started and it's all because Ilona has showed me the way. Thanks a million.

Lisa

“Ilona is an expert in her field of fitness and nutrition due to the extensive research she's done for her own competitive bodybuilding. She is truly a wealth of knowledge. Although she is top form, Ilona understands my struggles well and works with me to overcome them. Slip up and eat cookie dough? She understands! Skip coming to the gym for 2 weeks? She's glad to see me back at the gym! Ilona challenges, encourages, and continues to impress me with her supportive, friendly, and caring attitude.”

Donna

“Ilona is passionate about fitness, and it shows through the energy and enthusiasm she has at every session. Her easygoing, friendly personality creates a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. She makes each workout challenging, creative, and, most importantly, fun! I have new energy, I've gone from a size 14 to a 4, and healthy eating has become a way of life for me all because I met Ilona. Over the past few years, Ilona has done a lot more than just teach me how to workout and eat healthy. She has motivated me to become a person that I didn’t know I could be. She has taught me that exercise is an important part of my life and, more importantly, that it’s okay to have dessert every once in a while.”

Gina Pryor

“I was stuck at a certain weight, and in 4 weeks (two 1-hour sessions each week), I have lost almost 3 pounds (body fat was 20.42% and is now 17.23%) and several inches altogether. And I’m having fun doing it! She makes me laugh while my quads are trembling on the Bosu Ball! I look forward to her coming to my house, bringing her gym equipment (which isn’t much—you might already have this stuff in your house), and pushing me and making me believe in myself. She also has given me new exercises to do and ensures I’m doing them properly. Ilona knows the mechanics of the body inside and out. Because she competes, she knows how to get there quickly (if that’s what you want). And she knows how to do it gradually but still get results quickly. She’s also got a great personality and can adapt to anyone. She made me a believer in myself!”

Denise Hopkins

“I really enjoy my workouts with Ilona. She challenges me but at the same time knows how hard to push. She has great energy and is just a terrific person overall. She mixes up our workouts and introduces me to new concepts (drop sets, pyramids, ball exercises …) so that I can continue to make progress. I really liked that she herself had worked very hard on losing fat and gaining muscle—so she could really relate to what I was looking to accomplish.”

Lisa E.

“Working out with Ilona twice a week is a gift I give to myself. At 44 years old, fitness had never been important to me. I didn’t seek out personal training, but I enjoyed talking with Ilona and often remarked about my lack of energy. She offered to meet with me to see what we could do about that. We talked a great deal about the importance of good nutrition, but once the subject of personal training came up, I had a list of excuses: I have a sore lower back that can’t be strained, I have a prolapsed uterus so I couldn’t lift anything more than 15 pounds, and perhaps the biggest obstacle was that I simply didn’t think I could workout for an entire hour. Somehow, Ilona got me from there to here, and I am grateful. As for my excuses, my back has never felt better, and my doctor says there has been significant improvement with my prolapse, which will very likely spare me a hysterectomy in the future.