#1 Personal Training and Boot Camps in Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Lake In The Hills and the surrounding Northwest Suburbs.
Guaranteed to get you results fast.... http://www.PremierFitnesSolutions.com Premier Fitness Solutions is a Personal Training and Fitness Boot Camp company serving Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Lake In The Hills and the surrounding Northwest Suburbs. The company is operated by 2 of the top Personal Trainers in the region (Jamie Philippi and Karina Bukala Philippi). Our focus is to provide clients with maximum results in a safe, supportive and fun atmosphere. Over the last decade we have studied, researched and trained for thousands of hours. We have created one of the most comprehensive weight loss and fitness systems in the industry, guaranteed to get results! We are so confident in our staff and programs that we guarantee you will get the body you deserve and be fully satisfied. If you are not, we don't keep a dime of your money. Here is what you can expect:
• Lose Fat Fast
• Cut Exercise Time in ½
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• Get Fit & Toned
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01/22/2026
Have you ever wondered where you learned that weight loss is hard?
That it has to take effort.
That it’s a fight.
That your body is something to fix.
Maybe it came from watching your mom struggle.
Maybe from a comment in school.
A coach.
A teacher.
A mirror. A
TV screen.
A moment when you felt “not enough.”
Most of us didn’t choose these beliefs —
we absorbed them.
And without realizing it, those old stories still run our choices today.
We eat from emotion.
We move from punishment.
We chase change from not feeling good enough.
Not because we’re weak —
but because a younger version of us is still trying to feel accepted.
If you’re ready to gently recognize those stories, understand what’s been running the show behind the scenes, and begin rewriting them with compassion…
I created a free 14-day email journey to guide you through exactly that.
When we feel overwhelmed, unsafe, stressed, lonely, or disconnected, our body wants relief.
Soothing.
Comfort.
Regulation.
And very often, food becomes one of the easiest ways to create that feeling — even when it’s not what we truly want long-term.
Not because we’re broken.
But because our nervous system is simply trying to protect us.
Most of these patterns were learned early.
From watching parents diet.
From hearing comments about bodies.
From seeing exercise as punishment.
From learning what food meant in our family.
And somewhere along the way, we quietly decided what all of that meant about us.
The part that surprised me most?
We think about 60,000 thoughts a day — and most of them repeat automatically, often in a negative direction.
So if the same emotional story is running quietly in the background all day long…
it makes sense that our habits follow it.
But here’s the empowering part:
When we become aware of the story, we can change it.
And when the story changes — our nervous system softens… and our choices begin to feel different too.
That’s why I created my 14-Day Narrative Rewrite Email Series.
For 14 days, I’ll gently guide you through simple journaling reflections to help you:
• Notice the stories you hold about food, your body, and exercise
• Understand where they came from
• And begin rewriting them in a way that actually supports you
Nothing heavy.
Nothing overwhelming.
Just a journal, a pen, and about 10 minutes a day.
If this feels like something your heart has been curious about, I’d love to walk it with you.
Once you sign up, you’ll start receiving the daily emails right away.
This isn’t about forcing change.
It’s about understanding your body…
your nervous system…
and choosing a new story with kindness.
With love,
Karina
01/19/2026
Focus on the process
01/18/2026
Whether your knees ache when you squat or lunge,
whether your knees collapse inward,
or you lean forward and feel everything in your back instead of your glutes —
you don’t have to know exactly why.
You don’t have to become a movement dysfunction detective.
Most bodies benefit from the same simple foundations.
Simple movements that help your hips load, your pelvis stabilize, and your body feel safer.
And when your body feels safer,
it starts to move better.
Less confusion.
Less pain.
More confidence.
Different bodies.
Same foundations
Watch for more videos to come, so I can break it down to simple , very doable exercise yiu can do on your own:)
01/17/2026
Simple changes, big results
01/17/2026
01/17/2026
Today we didn’t chase sweat —
we chased connection.
We focused on down-regulating the nervous system so the body can actually heal — moving away from fight-or-flight, where cortisol and sugar run the show.
We used foam rollers, mobility balls, and soft Pilates balls to gently release tension stored in the body.
We practiced listening to the body… communicating with it… instead of fighting it.
We explored Myofascial Integrated Movement, deep 360 breathing for true core activation, grounding, and learning how to use the floor to support and stabilize us — with breath guiding all of it.
We also talked about how this type of practice can support weight loss, not by forcing control — but by creating a safe, parasympathetic state in the body.
Because when the nervous system feels safe,
we make decisions from clarity instead of stress.
From awareness instead of emotional soothing.
We learned how to down-regulate instead of using food to numb, distract, or cope.
Slow.
Intentional.
Supportive.
Eight people walked away feeling lighter, taller, calmer, and re-energized.
This is what softening into strength looks like 🤍
And I am deeply grateful for the trust in this room today
01/08/2026
YOU’RE TIRED.
Tired of fighting your body.
Tired of hurting.
Tired of starting over.
Your workouts leave you ACHY and EXHAUSTED.
Your BELLY FAT isn’t budging — it might even feel worse.
And the harder you try, the more stuck you feel.
You work hard.
You push through pain.
You keep starting again.
But then this happens 👇
• progress barely moves
• exhaustion leads to overeating
• aches turn into injuries
• your mood and self-esteem take a hit
If this is you, hear this clearly:
IT’S NOT YOU.
It’s your PHYSIOLOGY.
When the body stays under stress too long, it goes into PROTECTION MODE.
It braces.
It holds tension.
It holds on — especially around the belly.
Pushing harder from that state usually just adds more stress
and keeps you spinning your wheels.
That’s why I created the
4-Week Realign & Reset Program.
This program helps your body feel SAFE again
so it can finally respond.
We focus on:
• breath work to calm the nervous system
• fascia & soft-tissue work to release tension
• gentle, intentional movement
• guidance, support, and accountability as you start
From there, strength can be built
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
without breaking your body down again.
👇 TO GET THE DETAILS:
Comment RESET
or fill out the form below
and I’ll reach out personally.
01/06/2026
We are so proud of Tracey 😍
Her story is an amazing testimony to how Year can change a person, their health and their outlook on everything in life,
Here is what Tracey has to say herself
😍
Thank you so much Tracey for putting yourself out there , and being vulnerable , so others can be inspired to stop waiting.
Most of all thank you for trusting us with your journey and allowing us to walk along your side and guiding you, supporting you and cheering you on.
This is what can happen when you stop waiting for the right time and start anyway.
For a long time, I told myself I didn’t have enough time.
That starting something new at this stage of life meant I’d already missed my chance.
I told myself I was behind.
That the road ahead was too long.
That what I needed to change felt… insurmountable.
And part of that came from how many times I’d already tried.
This diet.
That diet.
The “fast” way.
I was always searching for the shortcut—because the slow way felt impossible.
But time passed anyway.
And all it left me with was defeat… and more weight.
I wasn’t lazy.
I was exhausted and overwhelmed.
The truth I had to face wasn’t glamorous:
the only thing that actually lasts is eating nutritionally sound, whole foods and moving your body—consistently, patiently, without extremes.
I also kept telling myself I’d get to me someday.
After the clients.
After the contractors.
After the deadlines.
After raising a young family.
Then after they were grown.
After caring for aging parents.
But here’s the real reality:
other than a true family emergency, no one needs access to you 24 hours a day.
If you don’t replenish your mind, body, and spirit—how do you keep giving?
And no career.
No job.
Ever.
Is entitled to you before you take care of yourself.
And honestly—it was a long way.
I’ve lost 108 pounds, and that didn’t happen quickly.
This wasn’t a short journey or a sudden shift. I'm coming up on two years. It's been hard and it's been challenging and it's been AMAZING.
Did I want to quit?
Sure. More than once.
There were days it felt heavy.
Days I questioned myself.
Days it would have been easier to stop than to keep going.
That part doesn’t get talked about enough—but it’s real.
But the truth is, I didn’t find more time.
I stopped believing the lie that it was too late.
This transformation didn’t come from long workouts or a complete life overhaul.
It came quietly.
Showing up.
Moving my body in ways that felt good.
Honoring it with better nourishment.
The first couple of months were the hardest.
Everything felt unfamiliar.
Heavy.
Slow.
But then something changed.
My body started to feel alive again.
Stronger.
Clearer.
Instead of resisting movement, it began to crave it.
Once I crossed that point, I was locked in—not because it was easy, but because it finally felt right.
Each week I felt better.
More capable.
More connected to myself.
our bodies are incredibly capable.
When we nourish them with good, whole foods and actually move them, they give us back time we thought was gone. Most importantly, this kind of care truly turns back our functional, physiological age.We don’t just feel better… we start to look closer to how we think we look in our heads Not in a vanity way-but in how you move, how you recover, how you live. Okay, so in a vanity way too-we're only human.
We feel younger. We move better. We recover faster.
Not in a chasing-youth way—but in a “oh, there you are” way.
You know—when the mirror finally catches up with how you’ve always seen yourself.
“The real change didn’t happen in the before or after—it happened in the middle.”
The quiet grit.
The showing up when motivation fades.
The work no one claps for.
That’s where trust is built.
That’s where strength takes root.
And that’s where everything actually changes.
Accountability mattered—showing up for myself, and being supported by people who held me to that commitment even when my confidence wavered.
I’m deeply grateful for Premier Fitness Solutions and the trainers there. Their guidance, consistency, and belief carried me through the hard days. A special thank-you to Stephanie, who believed in me when I doubted myself and reminded me what I was capable of. That kind of support stays with you.
But the deepest shift was internal.
It was deciding that this chapter of my life deserved care, strength, and attention too.
Nothing changed overnight—
except my decision to begin.
Somewhere along the way, my body grew stronger.
But more than that, I found myself again.
Grounded.
Capable.
At home in my own skin.
If you’re reading this and wondering if it’s too late, or if the road ahead feels too long—this is your reminder:
You don’t need more time.
You need a beginning.
And if this resonates with you, know this:
You don’t have to do it perfectly.
You don’t have to do it all.
You just have to begin—right where you are.
Even if you’re scared.
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Premier Fitness Solutions (https://www.premierfitnessolutions.com) is small family owned fitness studio that makes you feel like part of the family. Our goal is to create a non-intimidating environment that makes you feel comfortable, and at ease the minute you walk through our door. Regardless of the program you decide to participate in, your journey with us starts with complimentary success session. That 1 hour appointment allows us to learn more about you, about your goals, your struggles, and your previous experiences as well as about your dreams.
In that first meeting we will discover what is your Why and what is the driving force behind your goals. We believe that discovering the true meaning of your goals and reasons behind your dream are fundamental to achieving it. Knowing what drives you, we will create a plan that will help you overcome your obstacles and achieve your health and fitness goals and maintain them for life.
We offer:
Personal Training - Maximize your time and results with individualized custom routines for your specific goals
Metabolic Group Training - Burn Fat and Get fit faster. Increase your Metabolism, Tone, Tighten and burn Maximum fat in minimum time.
Nutrition - Another diet? No. Personal support to find out what makes sense for you and your lifestyle. No more “fad diets”. Easy to follow whole food nutritional guidance.
Coaching and Support - This is what truly set us apart. We discover what is really important to you, help remove obstacles and keep you on track to ensure your success
Mat Pilates - Develop a sleek flexible body with the mindful movement of Pilates. As you progress, you’ll begin to think, breath and move in ways you never have before.
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