STS is the official trainer for the Weight Loss Institute of Arizona. Along with speaking at the support groups on a monthly basis, each patient is entitled to meet with one of STS' trainers. STS is proud to be working with Child Obesity Center a non profit organization that specializes in educating overweight children and their families and the benefits and know how to lead healthy lives

Scott Keppel, owner of Scott’s Training Systems, has helped a number of clients obtain their weight loss goals including himself. Scott used to weigh 220 lbs and had a 36" waist and got down to 154 lbs and a 27 Ѕ" for his first natural bodybuilding show. Achieving this goal has helped Scott to better understand the ups and downs that some individuals may experience when trying to lose those unwanted inches. He is also the winning trainer for News Channel 3's weight loss challenge in 2003. His client Beverly Sills lost over 42 lbs and went from a size 20 to a 9-10 in 21 weeks (results will vary with each individual). Scott has several other clients with him now that have lost over 35lbs individually. Read testimonials to learn more about what his clients think of his training.

Flash forward to 2005 and once again Scott’s Training Systems helps contestant Beth win the News Channel 3's Weight Loss Challenge 2005! Beth lost 34 lbs, and 25 inches in just 20 weeks! Our sincerest congratulations go to Beth for implementing her customized fitness plan developed by Scott’s Training Systems. The top three pictures to the right are from the final weigh in.

Scott’s Training Systems believes weight loss goals should be set in small increments and require a lifestyle change, not just a quick fix. STS feels it is important to educate individuals on the importance of making "healthy" choices with food and exercise in order to lead a healthy life. Scott takes the philosophy of eating small frequent meals throughout the day to keep the metabolism going. He also believes each meal should contain some protein and refined carbohydrates (breads, pasta, junk food, etc) should be kept at a minimum. He does not believe in getting rid of carbs or fat. The goal is to keep foods in moderation. Scott’s Training Systems will help each client develop an individual meal plan. Scott’s Training Systems also works closely with a nutritionist and a dietician which we will sometimes refer to clients who may wish more nutritional education.

Scott’s Training Systems workouts for people who want to lose weight are typically dynamic and include cardio and abdominals throughout the workout as well as at the end (after an initial FREE CONSULATION we will determine what kind of workout is best). The goal of the workouts is to burn as many calories as possible while building lean muscle. One pound of muscle will burn 20-30 calories per hour while a pound of fat only burns 3-5. This is why it is so important to build lean muscle. The more muscle you have the more calories you burn and the more fat you lose. Scott is a strong believer in changing an individual's workout each time. This way the body can not adapt and the client does not get bored. Scott will also write a workout for the client to do on their own if they are lifting on days when they are not with Scott (this varies with each individual's goal).

The winner of the 3TV Company Weight Loss Challenge is Logan's Long Shots!

Congratulations to the team from Logan's Valley Motorcycles. See the team's complete profile.

As a Deans List graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison , with a degree in Dietetics, and an Honors graduate at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Michelle has been integrating her passion for food, nutrition, and wellness for more than 10 years, offering a total wellness solution for her clients.

Michelle is a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the American Dietetic Association and a certified Le Cordon Bleu Chef. She has held a private practice in the Phoenix Metro Area for several years as a counselor, consultant, speaker, chef and spokesperson on nutrition, food, and wellness.

With this experience, Michelle has been able to educate and entertain audiences and personal clients on weight loss strategies, plus other nutrition topics including heart health, food allergies and intolerances, pre- and post-natal nutrition, and more. The food industry and media continue to rely on her cutting edge knowledge and she has been featured in newspapers and magazines, like Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, AZ Food and Lifestyles, Costco Business, and Fit and Well . Michelle has appeared on Phoenix area cable television for NBC, ABC, CBS, 3TV, and FOX . On 3TV, she was chosen as the team dietitian for the 2006 Weight Loss Challenge, where she led four contestants to a cumulative weight loss of 116 pounds. Her expertise has targeted various corporations, associations, and universities, like Nothing But Noodles restaurants, ARAMARK, and Arizona State University . She also has consulted for wellness companies and programs, including L & T Health and Fitness (Virginia), Sun Tech Concrete ( Phoenix ), United Behavioral Health ( Portland ), and U-Haul .

Michelle is an inspirational person who serves as a role model for all of her clients through practicing what she preaches. Regularly, she practices yoga and maintains a whole foods eating approach. Outstanding personal endeavors include running the Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon in Alaska , hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim, and beating cancer. She believes that loving what you do and doing it well, plus, enjoying most everything in moderation are keys to living well!

For more information about Michelle and her practice, please visit www.dudashnutrition.com .