Introduction to the Squidoo Community

My name is Matthew Mikolow and as the title states I am an ISSA certified Fitness trainer. This isn't where I started from however i'm going to share the introduction story on my personal web-site so you can see where I started from. I would like to say that yes I'm doing Squidoo to give myself exposure I would be lying if I said I wasn't. That does not mean if you personally have a topic you would like to know about I will ignore you. I'm more then willing to share my knowledge to whom ever all you have to do is ask. There is a saying "knowledge is power" I truly believe this.

I'm a person just like you who wanted to improve myself. I was 120lbs which is very underweight, I was very unhappy with myself. Along the way I learned from many people and I brought myself up to 205lbs. After that I dieted down ending up at 167lbs with less body fat then I had at 120lbs before I started this endeavor. As I was trying to fix myself suddenly I found many friends coming up to me seeking my help. I helped them accomplish their goals quicker then I accomplished my own. I learned from my mistakes, so they didn't have to make the same mistakes I did along the way. For me there is nothing more rewarding then helping someone who wants to help themselves.

My mission statement is "Transform who you are into who you want to be." If you want to change yourself into who you always wanted to be. You can do it i'm living proof of it.

I live to guide people on how to exercise properly so they can achieve their fitness goals and become what they desire to transform themselves into. I'm certified to prescribe exercise programs and work one on one with people. This means I work with each person individually and everything is tailor made solely for them. This journey I have taken has led me to what was once just myself wanting to transform. Now it's led me to what I feel is my calling in life. I feel like I live in a dream among all this negative stuff that seems to be on the news and media constantly these days. I'm fortunate enough to make a positive difference even if it is only for a small group of people. That is more then what a lot of people get the chance to do. I am truly blessed.