Tamara Beckers

Approximately 4 years ago is when I first met with Tammy. We met at a Starbucks in Oakville when I had decided to compete in the Fitness Model Division at FAME that year. That day I first met Tammy she instantly made me feel comfortable and during that first meeting I got the impression she was very approachable and very knowledgeable.

During that first competition preparation and the subsequent 3 others, Tammy was, and has always been a great motivator and powerful force in my success improving my physique from year to year. She is never far away whether by phone or e-mail when I have a question about something or just need a kick in the butt for motivation!

This past year (2006) was my best year yet. I placed 1st and overall in a Level 1 OPA show in September and 2nd in a Level 2 OPA show in November. I owe all this success to Tammy! I cannot believe the improvements I have made to my overall condition following the diet and training program she personally created for me.

Not only do I consider Tammy to be my trainer extraordinaire, but I consider her to be my friend. I know that continuing to train with Tammy will only find me continued improvements in my physique and success in my Figure career.

Lucia Da Graca

Kevin, I just want to let you know I feel really good about exercising. I really enjoy it! I remember when I first got my membership in November I started off pretty good and then busy season hit and then I stopped. I also remember working out and how hard it felt and I wasn't as motivated to workout. Some days I would get a good work out and other days I would do cardio and walk away from the weights because I didn't know where to start or what to do. Then I met you and my whole life changed (smile). Honestly, I am glad I found your pamphlet because I have learned a lot in the last month. I am a structured person and I like the fact that I have a few programs that I can follow.

I'm also glad that you weren't hard on me when I wasn't following my goals and that we revisited them and adjusted based on how I felt about myself. I really feel good about my body, of course there are areas that I want to improve but I like the total health and wellness aspect of it too. I am proud of myself because my performance at the gym as yielded some results and I look forward to more changes. So thank you for your help, my results are reflective of your performance as well. I think you are quite knowledgeable and resourceful.

Melanie McLeod

When I started with Tammy my aspirations were to become a figure competitor with professional status.  In 2005 I entered my first figure competition, the Stratford South Central Championships and placed second. This placing was encouraging and fueled my desire to continue my training for figure competition.  In 2006, I placed fourth in the provincials in London, Ontario.  Also in May 2006 I became a professional Fitness Model with FAME. Tammy has effectively overseen and guided my training and nutrition for the past two years.  As a professional Figure Competitor, Tammy’s support, knowledge, and experience has been extremely valuable and helped me achieve my current level of fitness.  Her discipline and organizational skills were inspirational.  Overall, I would like to thank Tammy for sharing her knowledge and guiding me through the ins and outs of figure competition. 

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Nkechi

In 2005, I finally decided to take the plunge and take my weight training to a whole new level and compete in a Figure competition. A good friend of mine is a trainer, so she helped me prep for the contest. She did both my nutrition and diet. Having been training for years, I only needed about 17 weeks to be contest ready. About 8 weeks out, it became quite apparent that I was going to need someone to help me with a routine and posing techniques and this is how Tammy Strome came into my life.

I was looking for a pro in the area of posing, and started asking around. Tammy’s name was mentioned to me more than once, so I gave her a call. I instantly was enamored. I knew I had found the right person after our very first conversation. She was easy to talk to, and was extremely knowledgeable. I realized I had found the perfect person to help me go on stage and win.

Tammy is a highly qualified experience fitness consultant and has outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills. She takes great pride in her work, settling for nothing less than excellence.
If being number one in the world of Fitness and Figure is your goal, then

Tammy Strome must be part of that equation. Her ultimate goal from start to end is to help you fundamentally improve your technique and go on stage knowing that 1st place can be yours.

She does this by helping you master the important posing techniques, and selecting a routine that won’t only wow yourself, but the judges too.
She helped me place 1st in my first ever Figure competition and even though I have still retained all that she taught me, I would still work with her for each and every one of my shows as I know it’s the only way to ensure a win.

Julie Thompson

Hello Potential Fitness/Figure Competitors:

Just wanted to share with you my experience I had working with Tammy Strome.

I recently decided to go ahead with my life long dream and compete in a figure competition.  I hired a personal trainer to help with my nutrition and training schedule.  I hired a seamstress to design my posing suits and I read everything I could get my hand on regarding competing.  Little did I know this would not be enough.  Posing, confidence and appearance are such important elements when it comes to figure. How you carry yourself on stage the confidence you exhibit could mean the difference between placing and not placing. When I started working with Tammy I had no idea what I was doing.  I didn't know how to walk, stand, smile or pose.
I had 4 weeks until my competition.........not a lot of time to make important changes.  Could it be done?  This was the challenge Tammy and I would face. 

Throughout my experience with Tammy she was accommodating, professional, patient and full of encouragement.   Focusing on my strengths while encouraging me to recognize my weaknesses.  I would not be able to make change unless I acknowledged there was change that needed to be done. I placed third at the Festival City 2006, figure tall and placed top ten out of a pool of 18 competitors at the Mississauga South Centrals. I saw my growth over the two competitions and would like to thank Tammy for this.  I truly believe having the opportunity to work with her was pivotal in me achieving my recent accomplishments. 

Annette

Ana Ferreira

My name is Ana Ferreira, 36 years old, 5'2 and weighing approximately 115 lbs.  I am a single mom of an 11 year old boy and have never felt younger and more energetic than I do today after having lost approximately 20 lbs and a total of 18 inches and 13% fat.  I have gone from a size 11 to a 3 - 4 all within less than 6 months!!!!

How did I accomplish all this?  2 words, "Tammy Strome".  Tammy started working with me in August of 2006 and I will continue to work with her going forward.  Tammy is all about "life style change", none of this yo-yo dieting. What could be more convenient than to have your meals and workouts personally designed and planned out for you especially when you're on the go 7 days a week? Tammy provides you with all the "tools" necessary to accomplish your goals.  All you have to do is work them. I have never been more proud of my sculpted body, infact I've worked out for years and years and never had a sculpted body. To have a pre-teen call his mom "hot" really does confirm the results speak for themselves. Tammy has changed my life, physically, mentally and emotionally and I therefore refer to her as "Magic" to my body, mind and soul......the woman knows her stuff!!!

Thanks Tammy!

Chris Beninger

I have been training for 22 years and in 1993 I took the leap to make bodybuilding not only a hobby but a lifestyle.  Since then I have been reading everything I could get my hands on in regards to training and nutrition.  During that time I have tried several different training styles but always maintained at least 5 days a week in the gym and 2 rest days a week.  During the last 5-6 years I have tried several different types of diets, low carbs, rotating carb days, etc., but nothing ever seemed to work.  Every diet I did I found that after 8 weeks I would plateau out, no matter if I cut calories, increased cardio intensity or both, nothing.  I would spend the next 4-6 weeks on my continued diet and cardio regimen but would only loose about 2-4 pounds more.  I always managed to loose about 20 lbs give or take on any diet but that was it.  I also was never able to reach my goal or have visible six pack abs, the goal of anyone who diets.

Last year I ended up hooking up with Kevin to do a 16 week diet, he assured me that if I stuck to his plan I would loose the weight and maintain the muscle.  The next great thing was that by having Kevin do all thinking all I had to do was worry about doing the training and cardio.  So all the guess work for me was now gone.  Kevin worked out my diets, supplements and cardio regimen for the 16 weeks.  Every week we checked in with each other and he made minor adjustments to the diet, supplements or cardio to keep my metabolism working and the fat coming off.  At the end of the 16 weeks I was still consistently loosing 2 lbs a week and had shed 33 lbs.  It was the best I have ever looked and yes I had my six pack showing.  This turned out to be the best diet that I had ever been on and Kevin made it easy.  I have now employed Kevin to work with me in the off season to bring up some weak points and then help me diet and prepare for a show in the fall of 2008.  Prior to this year the thought of entering into a bodybuilding show had never entered my mind for the simple reason that I could never get into good enough shape.

In closing I want to thank Kevin for his dedication in assisting me in attaining a goal that I was starting to think was never going to be a reality for me. Thanks.

Sydney

How do I put into words how amazing Tammy Strome is? Well I had first seen Tammy at the gym when she was getting ready for the 2005 Canadian Nationals (which she won her height class and overall earning her IFBB pro card) and I was just amazed at her physique! She was so muscular but so feminine I had to ask her what she did! Although I am sure many people approach and ask her the same she was super nice and explained the sport of figure to me. She was always friendly and we would chat now and then at the gym. I had finished a show and rebounded HARD…up to 190lbs and it was NOT a good feeling! I felt so lost and out of control and uncomfortable in my body! I was still training hard but eating tons and all the wrong things! One day when we were talking I asked about working with her and she agreed to help me but I had no idea what we would accomplish together! Tammy took the time to make a individualized program for my needs and we met every 3 weeks to monitor my progress. From the beginning I was amazed at the results and loved the programs. We decided on the Brantford championships for my next show and started really dieting hard at 20 weeks out. By 10 weeks out I was wearing pants I only fit into when I was in contest shape I couldn’t believe it! And I cant describe how shocked and happy I was when  I went to buy new pants and fit into a size 26! I went from 190lbs and 24% body fat wearing a size 32 jean to 145lbs, 10 % body fat and a size 26 in just under a year and I couldn’t be happier….until I placed 4th in the tall class at the Brantford championships! I am so thrilled and happy and can’t thank Tammy enough for all her hard work and support and without her I would have not been able to accomplish this! I highly recommend Tammy to anyone from the average person to the serious competitor she can help YOU achieve your goals!

Teresa Doge

My name is Teresa Doge, I am 42 years old , married with 2 beautiful daughters. I am also a Personal Trainer certified 4 years ago. I decided to compete in a Figure competition but needed help in areas of Diet, Nutrition and with work-outs that would get me to my goal of being the best I can be. That is how I came to know Tammy Strome. She is the one that made it happen!!! Tammy advised me in all area's even in personal life upsets that do happen...that's how life is. Tammy encouraged me to keep going and was there when I needed her!! I can't beleive the difference in my body and how I personally grew from this experience with the help of Tammy.

I completed my 1st ever Figure Competition at the UFE Halloween Mayhem 2007 and placed 2nd. I will be competing again....I guess I'm hooked!!! I will definitley have Tammy help me again. I can't thank Tammy enough!!

Jennifer Phillips

After a meeting with Tammy, in June of 2007 we decided to work together. I felt completely comfortable addressing my personal concerns, goals, and obstacles with her, and Tammy created a plan that worked for me. She also gave me many strategies to cope with the demands of training, dieting and juggling hectic work scheduled. After two short months, and some significant gains I decided to compete again at the OPA level 2 show in London. I’m very proud to say I placed second and have qualified to compete in the Provincials this year.

I have enjoyed working with Tammy, and appreciate that she always puts your wellness, and well-being first and foremost. She motivates you to achieve your goals, but works within your comfort level (in other words if you need a kick in the pants, you’ll get it if you need it) The best part about working with Tammy is that she is never more than a phone call, or email away, she listens and truly understands the highs and lows of competing. With her advice and coaching I was able to gain the confidence to see the journey through, and I can’t wait to see what the next trip is going to be like.

A close friend of mine once told me that you should enjoy the journey as much as the destination. So, have I enjoyed it? Absolutely. Tammy I couldn’t have done it with out you. I’m not sure any one can understand how rewarding it feels to go from being the fat kid at school to, being approached at the gym or in a clothing store and having a total stranger say ‘Wow, I wish I could look like you’.

Keith Christie