Upesi Mtambuzi
(Richmond, CA)

"Gloria Kamil is the best personal trainer there is! I started training with Gloria in January 2001 when I was 47 years old and starting to feel the effects of a mostly sedentary lifestyle. Although I was not overweight and I had a healthy diet, I was experiencing various aches and pains that I did not want to "get used to" as I had seen become the habit of many of my contemporaries and elders.
Many positive effects occurred right away. Chronic knee pain as well as onset sciatica cleared up right away and have never returned, even with consistently intense workouts. I also attained a level of energy and calmness that I had not realized I was missing for years before that.
Over the past eight and a half years, Gloria has helped me stay on point with my training. She helped me realized that exercising the body is just one part of the equation. Keeping the mind and mostly the spirit up lifted are two vital ingredients in a truly healthy life. When I was challenged with a serious illness, my exercise regimen and Gloria's loving advice and encouragement were key to bringing me through healthy and whole; the doctors were astonished with my recovery and called me their "miracle patient." 
I say that Gloria Kamil is a "miracle trainer."

Ayofemi Oseye

(Tracy, CA.)

"My 2009 Spring Natural Weight Loss Journey was an excellent experience. Gloria's mixture of humor, candor and gentleness in her interactions with more than 15 women in our group was quite impressive. She not only told us how to do what she wanted done...she showed us how. Her emails encouraged us between group meetings and she welcomed contact from us, as well. I called Gloria during the second or third week of my journey when I was having difficulty following the program. Gloria rewarded my effort by listening to me actively, asking probing questions and giving me valuable feedback. That single interaction inspired me to develop a more disciplined approach to the journey and to my life. My reward was in my final numbers. I am 30 pounds lighter. Gloria walks her talk with confidence, and I am pleased to follow her example. I look forward to the next phase of my journey.

Glen Collins
(Oakland, CA)

"Gloria helped me reshape my body because I carry most of my weight on the upper part. I've been training and taking the Journeys (formerly called F.A.S.T.I.N.G.) and boot camps with Gloria for years. I am able to dance with people much younger than I am and frankly I look much younger than I am. Without Gloria I would not be as strong or feel half as good. I can't imagine what I would look like without Gloria training and the support of the wonderful women she has gathered on the Journeys for Health. Any questions please call, Glen Collins ask Gloria for the number and I'll tell you my experience."

Gayle Williams
(Walnut Creek, CA)

"Let me say Thank You Gloria, for all the work time dedication that you've put in helping me lose 50 pounds. The big turn around came for me when I started Gloria's Boot Camp. I couldn't walk up a small hill without stopping to rest. I went on to participate in her excellent seasonal Natural Weight Loss Journey that also has helped me turn my poor eating habits completely around. So a combination of the Boot Camp, Seasonal Weight Loss Journey and looking at how fit she is has given me a tremendous understanding of what I must continue to do stay fit and healthy. Gloria is an outstanding role model. She taught me about foods and ways to prepare healthy foods, what to eat and not eat. I feel like a new woman."

Sylvia Jenkins
(Oakland, CA)

"I worked out with Gloria for nine months and lost 15 pounds within the first three months. It's been one year since I stopped working out with her and by following her instructions, I recently lost an additional five pounds. I've managed to keep off the weight and change my eating habits. I found her program easy to stick to, I'm stronger, healthier and much more fit."

Marina Pendergrass
(El Cerrito, CA)

"The 2009 Spring Weight Loss Journey has educated me in several areas. It has taught me how to make some very tasty dishes, where to buy the ingredients and how to make them. It has introduced green smoothies to my diet which is a God send. The most important thing I have learned though is "never give up" no matter what you CAN do it. It's about making a lifestyle change. Exercise and eating a healthy diet is the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off. This program gave me back my inner strength and confidence. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Gloria!"

Rosemarie Higgs
(Vallejo, CA)

"I initially sought Gloria's help in improving my health because I was dealing with some health issues at the time. In the process of working with Gloria, I also lost a lot of inches. She has a great way of inspiring me to stick to eating healthy and working out."

Brenda Tucker-Johnson
(Oakland, CA)

"I used to think I knew quite a bit about fitness and nutrition until I participated in Gloria Kamil's Spring Natural Weight Loss Journey. The nine-week "journey" taught me so much and what I learned I will be able to include in my life forever.

During each phase Gloria introduced appropriate food and supplement sources to cleanse and nourish the body. She recommended specific brands but also stressed personal choice. She demonstrated food preparations for each phase including her tasteful Green Smoothies that are now a part of my regular daily diet. As each week passed my respect for her knowledge of health, fitness and nutrition grew and grew. And one only has to look at her physique to know that she is living proof of her own knowledge!

I highly recommend this program for anyone who wants to cleanse and lose weight, but anyone who wants a real education on nutrition and fitness that they can apply to everyday living for the rest of their life!

P.S. I forgot to mention that Gloria is a straight no-nonsense-in-your-face trainer who sometimes might fuss at you to make a point..just know that she is doing so out of love and concern and only wants you to be the best you can be. (I know this because i am a retired high school teacher who used to have to do the same thing to get the best out of my students because I knew they were worth it)."

Debbie Shipler

"I begin training with Gloria six months before I got married in August 2001. I started going to her because I wanted to get motivated. It was one hour of really focused exercise and I lost an overall 15-20 pounds. I looked great at my wedding! Even when I got pregnant I trained with Gloria it really helped keep my energy up.

Sharron Malone
(San Leandro, CA)

Therefore I say unto you. What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye received them and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24

"On the early morning of September 3rd, 2008, my entire stability of life changed, what I conceived as normal became abnormal. This was the day I experienced a heart attack. God blessed me to be in the right place with the right people to assist me. I work in a hospital.

I remember the entire episode as though it was not actually me. Kind of like looking at a television show. I also remember saying out loud "Lord Jesus, please allow me to become healthy."
God has created for us a jewel with a wealth of knowledge in Gloria Kamil. Her loving compassion for the welfare of human health far out weighs any type of medical medication. She has provided a safe place for women to become their full potential in a healthy vessel. I joined Gloria's Spring Natural Weight Loss Journey March 2009, in the first meeting I realized that God had heard my prayer and placed me with a beautiful loving physical fit, inside and out, natural advocate that did not believe nor accept any excuses. If you are serious about your health Gloria is the person. In this process there has been many personal struggles and overcoming fears along the way. The group support and Gloria is always available and her willingness to share calms each every phase of the journey. I know this is the journey for me to release the excess 111 pounds and be gorgeous, fit and fine. I have continued in the Summer Immune Boosting Journey and am excited about the upcoming Autumn Natural Weight Loss Journey.

It is both an honor and a privilege to thank God for creating a dynamic jewel in Gloria Kamil and allowing me to be included in this journey to health."

Diane Guillory

"I was 134 pounds when I began training with Gloria. My normal weight is 120. When I had my daughter I was 40-years old and I gained 14 pounds that I couldn't get rid of. Gloria helped me lose the extra weight and keep it off by helping me change and maintain my eating habits."

Alyce Edwards

"I started Gloria's  Spring Natural Weight Loss Journey March 2009, and I am happy to report that I lost a total of 48 inches, that's 4 feet off my body and 28.5 pounds, and thus far has managed to keep it off. Once I started the program my husband had to "adjust to my new way of eating" which resulted in him losing weight and returning his blood pressure within normal range. Based upon our success I decided to share the smoothies and other recipes with our children, although they have not fully committed but they have managed to loose some weight . The smoothies are and will continue to be part of my diet.

Elaine Cooper

"I was involved in a car accident and was having back pain when I started training with Gloria. I went to her because I wanted to strengthen my back. Gloria helped me tremendously! Not just with my back pain but my entire body. She is very focused and dedicated to women health. If you're not ready to seriously commit to getting in shape don't go to Gloria. Let's put it this way, if you don't lose the weight or accomplish your fitness goals, it's not because of her. I can tell that it's not just about the money with Gloria. When you hit her studio, you better be ready to workout!"

Lorraine Newkirk

"I met Gloria last summer when a friend of mine sent me an invitation to her Saturday morning boot camp. Though the 2 hour comprehensive workout was grueling, I liked her no nonsense style. I soon decided to sign up for her personal training services. During my one hour session 3 days a week at 5:00 AM, I got to know Gloria as a person. She is tough on you, but only because she really does care about improving the quality of her client's lives. She knows when to push hard and when to push a little more gently, but she never gives up on you, even when you want to give up on yourself.

I unfortunately wasn't truly ready to do all that I needed to do to fully embrace the possibility of becoming a healthier me. Though I was making the effort to get up and work out with her 3 days a week, that's all I did and it wasn't enough to achieve the results I was looking for. There was nothing that Gloria could tell me that I hadn't heard before, but she said it in a way that finally sunk in. I am extremely fortunate that Gloria saw something in me that I didn't know was there and suggested I join her Spring Journey program. The best decision I made in a long time was to say "yes". I started the Spring Journey not really knowing what to expect and with a bit of skepticism.

I actually surprised myself. unbeknown to me, I was finally mentally ready to make the changes I needed to in my life in order to improve my life. I never thought a "green" smoothie would change my life, but it really did. You make them yourself with fresh fruits and greens and therefore there are no added sugars or other chemicals and you can get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables without a lot of effort. I have made them a part of my life along with incorporating other healthy foods and of course regular exercise.

Through the first phase of this journey, it hasn't been easy, but feeling as good as I feel and seeing the positive results has motivated me to make this a lifetime journey, not just a seasonal event. I couldn't and wouldn't have done it without Gloria's encouragement and I can't thank her enough for believing that I was ready."

Mittie Grigsby

"When I decided to join the Girlfriends Boot Camp I didn't give a lot of thought as to what it might entail. After the first session however, I learned that it was indeed a high intensity 2 hour workout that was more strenuous than my normal
workouts. The program is all-inclusive as it combines a variety of cardio activities with light weight training and stretching. The biggest benefit to me, however, is meeting the other ladies in the camp and understanding that we are all working towards similar goals; improving our bodies, mind and spirits. I am impressed by the quality of the camp and the care Gloria gives towards developing the program. I am also impressed by her holistic approach to health and fitness.

The Girlfriends Boot Camp has been a challenging experience but certainly worthwhile. I recommend it to any woman looking for a boost to her existing workout routine or a woman who is just starting a fitness routine."

Michelle McPherson
(Oakland, Ca)

"For the first time in 24 months, I can honestly say I feel ALIVE again! The last time I felt this way was in 2006. I experienced some Real life challenges which I neglected my Health and Well Being. Due to this behavior, I developed some MUCH unwanted pounds and some other health issues, like high blood pressure. Almost 1 year ago today, I met with Gloria after not seeing her for almost a year and expressed to her my desire to get healthy again. I knew I was at my heaviest weight, but not one time did Gloria judge me or make me feel bad. She uplifted my spirits, encouraged me, motivated me and made it very educational for the Journey I was about to embark on.

Almost immediately after the first phase of the Journey, I began to have increased energy, weight loss and my skin cleared up. I slept better, my mood was balanced and I felt GREAT!!!! I had such Positive results with the Autumn Weight Loss Journey , I decided to go again with the 2009 Spring Journey to continue to lose more weight and cleanse my system. The great thing about Gloria's program, is that she is always changing up things, making it more educational and interesting and I picked up new things the 2nd time around. I've never paid attention to what my Caloric Intake should be for my Body or understanding how many calories I need to burn weekly in order to lose unwanted pounds. I can successfully say, that as of August 2009, I've lost over 39 pounds, gone down 10 dress sizes, and I'm finally fitting back in my clothes I haven't been able to wear in almost 2 years plus. I'm now exercising 6 days a week and weight training 4 days. My Blood Pressure is now normal and good. I've been able to maintain Gloria's eating plan into my everyday life and make it a successful Lifestyle Change for me. Oh, and thanks to the weekly boot camps and encouragement of my fellow sister's in this Journey. I haven't picked up any weight since the Spring Weight Loss Journey and I'm continuing to lose weight. I love myself, and love the way I feel, and I realized that this is the only BODY I have and I want to live a long healthy life!!!!!!


Johanna Finney

"Gloria was very supportive to me during my health crisis. She encouraged complete healthy living and gave me a lot of information about how to accomplish it. Her commitment to helping people and her dedication to working out is so inspiring. I'm pursuing a career in nutrition now because of Gloria."

Diane Bodrick

"What Gloria has shown me is how to eat healthier and how my body is affected when I don't. When I first went to her I wasn't ready to fully commit to getting in complete shape. I just wanted to lose weight. I have to say she has really helped me change the way I eat. I truly appreciate her knowledge and her passion for healthy living in general. She's very sincere."

Ilona McGriff

"Gloria is no nonsense and tough but she really cares about her clients. I really like the fact that she's concern about your total well being. She wants to know what your goals are. I want to have a baby next year so right now Gloria is helping me get my body prepared for pregnancy. She's wonderful!"

Jeanette Dinwiddie-Moore

"I've been training with Gloria since 2001 and have gotten so much stronger. Over the past two years I've had to deal with a lot of family crises and family illnesses that had I not been working out with Gloria regularly, my body wouldn't have been able to take all the stress."