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Smothering The Soul

Learn the SECRET behind Leilani’s 85-pound weight loss.
Discover why her entire Fitness Company was founded on this simple, yet effective approach.
More than 2000 clients swear by it.

"Smothering the Soul is a delightful, realistic approach...It is a constant reminder

that as individual beings we operate in concert as body, mind, and spirit (soul),"

---Reverend Herracia Brewer, Writer for Science of Mind Magazine.

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Speeches and Demonstrations

Title: Weight loss-Connecting the Body to the Mind, & Spirit

This lecture covers the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of weight-loss. Leilani's style is conversational and engaging. She has the gift of motivation.

Benefits to you: increases self-esteem, health, creativity, and accomplishment.

Benefits to your workplace: teaches goal setting, increases moral, productivity, and therefore, profits.

Leilani is available for organizations, as well as, private consultations. For details, call (504) 488-6565 or email us at MBS@x-trainers.com.

Biographical Information

Links to Featured Articles:

1. New Orleans Magazine

2. Kingfish Magazine

In 1995, Leilani Heno received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management. In 1998, Leilani received her Physical Therapy hours as a volunteer at Ochsner Hospital. In 2000, she completed her Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of New Orleans. Leilani has been published in several fitness-related magazines and has given several health seminars and screenings. She also performed the Exercise Segment on a local Cable television station for three years.

Since the age of five, Leilani has struggled with weight loss. She finally won this battle in 1989 when she lost 85 pounds. In 1990, Heno created X-Trainers, LLC, a professional personal training company. Since then, the company has grown from one personal trainer to a team of three Physical Therapists, seven Certified Personal Trainers, a Cardiac Nurse, and an Exercise Physiologist.

In the past nine years, X-Trainers, LLC has earned income for six top fitness centers in the city of New Orleans. Heno has also created a Healthy Meal Delivery Service with assistance from Whole Foods’ Chef Ruben Cruz.

In 2001 Leilani has released her new book, Smothering The Soul. In this work Leilani shares the secret behind her 85-pound weight loss. The book stresses the Mind-Body-Spirit connection, and explains the missing element in fad diets and quick-fix weight loss formulas. Heno clearly outlines the necessary steps to follow through and reach your goals. She also explains how to maintain your goal once reached.

In 2003 Leilani was chosen for the Discovery Channel reality show - Health Cops. On the show, four families were matched with a health professional. The goal was for each family to learn to incorporate a healthy lifestyle over the course of their lives. The show was filmed over a 12-week period. Leilani's client lost 32 pounds and 6% body fat!

This year, X-Trainers will begin selling franchises.

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