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Sue Heintze - Founder and Managing DirectorApart from keeping myself healthy and in shape, my other passion is helping other women (and men) meet their own physique transformation goals. Ideal Bodies Online has grown from my hobby and favourite pastime, to an incredibly successful business.
As the creator and owner of this business and web site, I witness truly amazing and inspiring transformations from clients all over the world on a regular basis - not just external transformations, but perhaps even more importantly, internal ones.
Every day I count my blessings for what is truly a remarkable opportunity to touch people's lives in a way that will help them live a healthier and happier life. Seeing my clients progress from tired, unhappy, overweight and often self-loathing people, to strong, healthy, confident and beautiful individuals (inside and out!), gives me tremendous satisfaction that I will be forever grateful. To know that I have touched and can touch my clients' lives in some small way is a remarkable feeling.
I hope we at Ideal Bodies Online, can 'touch' your life in a way you thought was not possible.
“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald
You can read Sue's story here.
Kristin Gleeson - Programs Manager and Personal Assistant to Sue HeintzeI am extremely blessed to be able to call what I do a ‘job’ because it sure doesn’t feel like it! Working for Sue and Ideal Bodies Online is one of the most rewarding things in my life because I am lucky to help every day women and men achieve amazing results, transforming their lives both inside and out.
I signed up for Sue’s program after years of attempting to “do it myself,” thinking that I knew everything! I have always been active and enjoyed the gym, sports and anything to keep fit, but I just seemed to be stuck in a rut and unable to get out… nothing I was doing was working! I was desperate to achieve that body I wanted! I was never overweight in anyone else’s eyes, but had always been that little bit bigger than I wanted and that made me unhappy within myself (and it’s how we feel about ourselves that is the most important thing)! I was so sick of hearing… “but you’re tall, you can get away with it!”
The wealth of knowledge, support and advice that has been given to me through my program and time so far with Ideal Bodies Online has helped me achieve phenomenal things in my life including competing in figure competitions! A dream… realised.
The best part about these programs, is that our whole team has “been there, done that” and I believe it is critical to be able to relate to clients on a personal level.
I have since gone on to study my Certificate III and IV in fitness to become a qualified Personal Trainer and am now in the midst of my Exercise and Sport Science degree so that I can gain even more knowledge about health, nutrition and fitness, aiming to become an accredited Exercise Physiologist. I am also pursuing my future as a figure athlete and hope it will continue to be as rewarding as it already has been. It is such a passion for me and it feels amazing to know that I have helped to inspire others. I know how it feels when you are unhappy with the way you look and feel, but you too can turn your life around just like I did! You won’t regret signing up with a program like this one… it will change your life forever and is worth every cent!
I look forward to being able to support and help you achieve amazing things too!
Kristin xox
Testimonial:
"Thanks for the info on the nutrition for the comp Kristin - you are a champion! You have no idea how beneficial it has been finding someone who ACTULLY knows what they are talking about when it comes to nutrition and exercise. I'm an IBO fan for life! Oh, and if you haven't been told lately - you're a valuable asset to IBO - they are very lucky to have you!" - KK
To read Kristin's success story click here.
Hilary Hudson (Potter) - Feedback CoachMy name is Hilary Potter, and I am so excited to be part of the Ideal Bodies Online team!
Since completing my first 12 week challenge in April 2005, my life has changed in the most incredible way. I was named a monthly winner of Women’s Health and Fitness Body Blitz Challenge, and then went on to be named Australian Grand Champion of the Ideal Bodies Online New You Challenge.
Both of these accomplishments are still amazing to me, as I never truly believed that I could achieve such fantastic results. But with an Ideal Bodies Online program, I developed my dream into a determination to succeed - and was provided all the tools, information and motivation that I needed to get great results.
Sue’s program completely changed my life and has given me so much health, vitality and happiness. I have never had so much confidence as I have now, and I owe it all to Sue and her program!
I feel honoured to be part of the Ideal Bodies Online team in my very important role as Feedback Coach. It’s great to be part of something that has given me so much happiness. I look forward to motivating and inspiring other people to achieve their fitness dreams.
Happy training!
Hilary.
To read Hilary's success story click here.
Maxine Greenwood - Feedback Coach and Program DevelopmentHi, my name is Maxine Greenwood
When I contacted Sue I was exercising 4-5 times per week and thought I was ‘eating healthily’, but for all my efforts I was getting absolutely nowhere and not seeing any changes which was so frustrating for me. I emailed Sue who said she could help me and I had every confidence in her due to her professional and prompt response. I received a personalised exercise and nutrition program (I am a vegetarian and don’t eat any meat, fish or chicken) that was very easy to follow and gave me lots of options. I even went on an overseas holiday during my program and was able to follow my program easily. I lost cms from all over my body and have become fitter and stronger than when I was half my age more than I ever thought I could be!! I was so pleased with my results that I followed up with a second maintenance program and carry on with my progress each day.
Sue’s program taught me so much about what my body can do, given the right nutrition, exercise, motivation and support and most importantly how to get your thoughts/feelings in the right mindset otherwise you won’t achieve anything. I completed my Certificate III & IV in Fitness and am qualified as a personal trainer, as I am so interested in how our fascinating bodies work!
I am happily married and work as a Training Co-ordinator for a nursing agency/training organisation in Perth. I continue to practice what I preach every day, and never stop learning. One of my main aims is to help people reach their health and fitness goals which is what we do here at Ideal Bodies Online.
I am delighted and honoured to be part of a team which is so successful and motivating to others. In my capacity as Feedback Coach with Ideal Bodies Online I have been able to help clients achieve things they never thought they were capable of! I love my role and I look forward to continuing to help others achieve everything they desire in fitness and health.
Maxine
Testimonial:
"You are a life saver Maxine. If you haven't already done so, you should start your own business as a motivational coach because you are very effective!" - JM
Sharna Haller - Feedback Coach and Program DevelopmentHello my name is Sharna Haller and I am so pleased to become part of the Ideal Bodies Online team.
I have a husband and 3 beautiful children and live on the Central Coast, NSW. Health and fitness has always been a passion for me, about 4 years ago I decided to make it my career. I completed my certificate 3 and 4 in fitness and began working as a personal trainer. I love helping people achieve their health and fitness goals! It is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling feeling. I have also gained certification in exercise for rehabilitation along with exercise and nutrition for children - I enjoy training kids and teens, my aim to lead and encourage them into a more active and healthy lifestyle. This year, I will commence training in sports nutrition.
I recently completed a 12 week program through Ideal Bodies Online and couldn’t be happier with the results. I have always been a keen exerciser and ate reasonably well but was lacking motivation to take it that extra step to gain the results I was after. I made a decision at the beginning of 2008 that this was going to be my year to get my health and fitness back on track. I contacted Sue after seeing the amazing results from others that had undergone the program. The programs that I received from Kristin and Sue were challenging and fun, and kept me motivated to do my best. My body soon began to transform and change shape. My clothes were starting to get loose and I was feeling fit, strong, confident but most importantly healthy and happy. I am forever grateful to the Ideal Bodies Online Team! I have achieved results beyond my wildest dreams in just 12 short weeks and am so excited to help others do the same.
Good luck!
"You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be."
David Viscott
Testimonial:
"Hi Sue,
Just recently I completed the XFLD with Sharna guiding me through it, and wanted to let you know how greatful I am to have had such an inspiring and encouraging lady help me all the way through. Even though I never had a problem with sticking to the plan, Sharna really helped me to fine tune things along the way (which I'm positive made some big improvements) and she was never short of encouragement. Her positive expectations of me was always just what I needed to keep my goals fresh in my mind, and her sharing her own experiences of competing, is still in part helping me to keep reaching for that goal.
So thank-you; She is a gem (though I'm sure you already know that..lol)
Lynne."
To read Sharna's succes story click here.
Jess Henry - Feedback CoachHi my name is Jessica Henry and I’m very excited about joining the Ideal Bodies Online team.
I currently live in sunny Queensland where I have worked as a Police Officer for going on 6 years. I am happily married and my Husband and I have recently welcomed our first baby girl in September 2011.
In 2008 my first Police posting lead me to a little town out west where I was away from my husband for nearly a year. During this time I decided to complete a 12 week challenge with Ideal Bodies Online, a challenge that changed my life.
I have always been an avid fitness enthusiast, but obtaining the appearance, strength and condition I wanted always seemed like an impossible task. With the team from Ideal Bodies Online I was able to harness my enthusiasm and with the knowledge, tools, support and motivation provided, I was able to transform my appearance, fitness, strength and ultimately, my lifestyle. The results I achieved in such a short period of time far outweighed anything I could possibly imagine.
Since completing my challenge I have gone on to complete numerous Olympic triathlons and various road races, including two half marathons. I have also built up my home gym and in only six months I am back to being under my pre-pregnancy weight!
Ideal Bodies Online not only motivated me to achieve my own personal fitness goals but during my journey a notion to help others do the same emerged. As a result of this desire I completed my Certificate III and IV in fitness and have become a qualified Personal Trainer. In the future I have aspirations to go on and complete a Diploma in fitness and a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics.
I am very honoured to be a member of the Ideal Bodies Online team. I have a genuine desire to empower others to achieve their fitness goals and I am extremely excited about the prospect of helping others achieve their fitness and health dreams… Now let’s start exercising!
If you feel you could do with some extra support, encouragement, inspiration and friendship throughout your 12 week Challenge, I urge you to consider hiring your very own Personal Success Mentor - a very valuable optional addition to our program.
Many clients are emotional eaters and have trouble sticking to a program long enough to get results – if this sounds like you, and/or if you want THE best out of your program, I urge you to consider hiring one of these amazing women to guide you through. All these inspirational ladies have participated in an Ideal Bodies Online program, and all have achieved outstanding success. They have “been there done that” and are experienced in advising how to best overcome the pitfalls and challenges you are likely to encounter. I don’t offer the role of Mentor lightly – these women all have a very caring nature, offer sound advice, a sympathetic ear, and are incredibly supportive - offering motivation, information and inspiration when needed. They too want you to achieve your personal best!
If you choose the Personal Success Mentor Program you can have your Mentor's constant one on one support via email – whenever you need it.
Leanne Lane - Personal Success MentorHello my name is Leanne, I am a qualified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Mum and I live in the beautiful south of Western Australia.
I am so excited to be able to be part of the team at Ideal Bodies Online. Having wasted so many of my younger years starving myself whilst suffering anorexia, in an effort to gain control in what was an 'out of control' family environment. Later I ate more food than I thought humanly possible in one sitting to try to numb my feelings and then made myself sick to try and reverse it's effects on my rapidly expanding body. And I hid myself away waiting to live my life after I had lost the 20kilos I gained.
All of those years are not a waste because I have learned half a lifetime of wisdom and knowledge which I now use to help other people break these cycles and change their lives for the better, a lot sooner than I did. With the help of Sue and her team, the programs at Ideal Bodies Online and a Personal Success Mentor, you have everything you need to turn your life around in the fastest possible time.
Eating clean, exercising your body and thinking positively is the magic formula that I have used and many others who undertake these programs use for success. I pinch myself everyday, I can't believe this body is mine and it is so easy to maintain, it is a way of life that I would never ever change.
If you are not happy with the way "you" feel about yourself then don't wait, start today, you will never look back!
Hello! My name is Ann Marie and I’m thrilled to be part of the IBO team.
I am 43, married with two children aged 24 and 9 and live in the inner north of Melbourne.
Up until 9 years ago, my weight sat around 56kg and never fluctuated more than 5kg. After a difficult couple of years that included an interstate move, new job and loosing our daughter after a short illness, my weight spiralled out of control. I was diagnosed with depression and the medication made my weight problem worse. I was shocked when I tipped the scales at 80kg at the beginning of last year. Way too heavy for my 164cm height.
I joined a Gym and lost a few kilos, but felt I needed more direction. It was then that I discovered Ideal Bodies Online. I lurked on the IBO site for at least a month before taking the plunge. The results that Sue and her team have achieved are amazing. I also loved the idea of being accountable to someone whilst having a program made just for me.
I decided to take the plunge. I chose a 12 week Total Body Makeover Program where I had e-mail contact with my very own Feedback Coach. I made the commitment at the beginning of my program to “suck it up” and get to the gym and stick to my eating program no matter what.
The 12 weeks wasn’t completely smooth sailing. I started a new job and my husband was diagnosed with pneumonia about six weeks into my program and was admitted to hospital. Normally at a time like this I would eat myself into a stupor. Instead I took great comfort in the routine of my training and made a point of organising myself to get there.
At the end of my twelve week program I weighed in at 56.6kg and wore a bikini for the first time since I was a teenager! I am proud to say that six months down the track I have maintained my weight and improved my fitness with continued support from Ideal Bodies Online.
I feel very honoured to be a Personal Success Mentor with Ideal Bodies Online. I have learnt (and am still learning) so much from my twelve week journey and am looking forward to providing support and encouragement to others completing the same journey.
To read Ann Marie's success story click here.
You can also read Ann Marie's Who Magazine feature here.
Hello, my name is Michelle Williamson and I am thrilled to be a member of the wonderful team at Ideal Bodies Online.
I completed my first 12 week challenge in 2010 and was fortunate enough to be named a monthly winner in Women’s Health and Fitness BodyBlitz Challenge. Even though I continued eating healthily and exercising regularly, my weight loss stalled and I knew I needed help to further achieve the results I wanted. For years I had seen and read the successes of Sue’s clients of Ideal Bodies Online, and decided this would hopefully be the key to my success, too.
Twelve weeks later, it was. I had achieved results beyond my expectation and was again awarded as a monthly winner in the WH&F Body Blitz Challenge. The personalised tailored program, support and guidance from my online trainers proved invaluable. So much so, I am currently doing my third 12 week program with IBO to finish what I started, and who knows where it may lead to. The finish line is the start of a whole new race!
Being a mentor for IBO provides the opportunity to share knowledge, motivate, encourage and support others in realising their full potential. I have found the best mentors are people who have lived the journey, experienced the process, done the “hard yards” and sweat, therefore understand what you are going through, too!
I found the IBO program gave me information, direction, accountability and RESULTS. I look forward to sharing other peoples’ journey. After all, a strong outside strengthens the inside.
Wishing you every success!
Michelle
To read Michelle's success story click here.
Testimonial:
"Michelle.... You have been incredibly important to me during this last 12 weeks. I wanted to work with you and I got you and I wasn't disappointed. Your ability to send out wise and calming words has been amazing. Your patience with me when I have been stressed and worried has been wonderful. You have always given advice that has calmed me down and made me look forward. The posters you sent through are now gracing my pantry door and give guidance throughout the day. Being able to talk to someone who has been through weightloss and triumphed has made this "real" to me and you have been my inspiration to reach for things I previously didn't think I was capable of.
You have been a truly "fantastical" mentor and you have been my friend and quite simply I thank you. My wish is that you get to touch as many women and men who need help with weightloss and be able to guide them with your knowledge, care and incredible can-do attitude. I want others to feel that they can take on the world (like I now do) and achieve things simply through being lucky enough to be associated with you.
I cannot wait to see the Bodyblitz story and tell everyone that this lady was my personal success mentor!!!! You are my biggest inspiration and only onwards and upwards for me from now on.
Ange"
“YOUR LIFE DOES NOT GET BETTER BY CHANCE, IT GETS BEETER BY CHANGE”
Hi, my name is Cherie Faggotter and that is my motto in life and I am absolutely thrilled to be an addition to the already wonderful team at Ideal Bodies Online.
I am a fitness enthusiast and have been most of my life, however up until I did a 12 week challenge in 2010 with IBO, I was someone who slogged it out doing cardio, hardly ate and was not getting the results that I wanted. I was always on a diet, always starving myself and had low self esteem, I struggled to be happy with myself and that reflected throughout my whole life.
I completed that 12 week challenge with results that I just couldn’t imagine were possible, but the most dramatic change for me was the new respect that I had for myself, I believed I could achieve anything I put my mind to and with that my confidence grew, my relationships changed for the better and I started to thoroughly enjoy living life and I still do.
I am now studying my cert III & cert IV in fitness because I believe with a healthy lifestyle change anyone can find the self respect and self worth that I achieved. I want to motivate and encourage people to find the happiness they truly deserve, I want to inspire and be inspired by people who are on a similar journey to me. Change is not easy, it has obstacles but with people like me who have been on and continue on that journey it makes it much more enjoyable and rewarding.
I look forward to walking beside you on your journey and creating changes together.
Cherie
To read Cherie's success story click here.
Hi, I am Carolyn and I am a 46 year old (40+ GST) mother of 3 amazing humans and have been happily married to my best friend for the past 21 years.
My passion for fitness and wellbeing started when I was a teenager and has progressed throughout my whole life leading me to study in fields of fitness instruction and alternative health practices, and coaching various sports that my children were involved in over the years.
I live in a very small rural community where we don’t have the fancy gyms or shopping centres but we have each other and we rely on that “community” to help us cope when seasons don’t go so well or when times are tough.
Because we are quite isolated (and this can apply to people who live in the city too, regardless of the fact that they are surrounded by so many as they can also often feel so alone) I find that supporting others to help them become the absolute personal best person they can be, is the most rewarding gift you can give.
Time given, kind words, knowledge shared, encouragement and support count for so much when life can be too busy and sometimes just too hard.
I am honoured to have been asked to be a part of the Ideal Bodies Online team as a Personal Success Mentor, especially after completing previous progarms with IBO, confirming how much supporting one another helps us to reach our personal goals.
Carolyn
Hello! My name is Lauren Carruthers and I am so excited and proud to be part of the Ideal Bodies Online team!
“Believe in yourself – right now… no “if’s”, “but’s” or “maybe’s” believe you are worth it… RIGHT NOW”
After years of battling an eating disorder, constant negative thoughts, emotional eating and no confidence or belief in myself, enough was enough and I took the leap of faith into an Ideal Bodies Online program in 2011… I have never looked back!!
I transformed my body, my eating habits and most importantly my mind with the support and guidance from the Ideal Bodies Online ‘family’. I asked lots of questions, built a positive support network, trained like super woman (I love training, people think I am crazy… I think they are just jealous), ate clean and listened to my body over the 12 week journey and achieved amazing results.
The last 12 months have seen a massive change in my life and I have embarked on a journey of personal development which is exciting and empowering! As I continue to grow and develop myself, achieve my personal nutrition and fitness goals and achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle I want to share with others what I have learnt and help them achieve their dreams!
To read Lauren's success story click here.
Hello. My name is Jacqui Oulton, I’m 43 and I live on the Central Coast in NSW with my husband and 3 children. I used to work as a physiotherapist and have also studied nutrition but these days love being a stay-at-home mum. Being invited to be a mentor with Ideal Bodies Online feels like a dream come true to me – the perfect team for me to be a part of.
I have always loved food but I have also always felt as if I was somehow missing my 'Stop Eating' button – my brain just didn’t seem to register 'full'. Put those two together and over the years it had become just one big fight – me against the food. I spent most of 2007 in hospital with my daughter when she became very sick and after that food definitely started to win the battle. Emotional eating is no lightweight opponent.
Food should be one of the great parts of life – I’ve since been on a journey where I’ve learnt to make this so. I’ve dropped in clothes size from a 14 to an 8, have learnt to love exercise (especially my weights training) and have become healthier, happier and stronger because of it.
I am so excited about being able to support other people in achieving the same results. Ideal Bodies Online is a fantastic program aimed at making our new bodies a lifestyle, not just a short-term diet. When it comes down to it, it’s so simple – make the decision to do it, and then step-by-step we’ll make your goal a reality. We all deserve to look svelte and gorgeous, but the most important thing is how amazing you will feel with all that new energy, vibrancy and confidence.
Your 12 week journey is not meant to be 3 months of perfection. This is real life and there’ll be ups and downs and as your mentor I’ll be there with you all the way. Supporting you no matter what and your biggest cheerleader. That daily accountability can make such a difference.
You are going to amaze yourself at what you can achieve!
Jacqui
"Before you begin a thing remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to foresee are ahead. You can only see one thing clearly, and that is your goal. Form a mental vision of that and cling to it through thick and thin."
-Kathleen Norris
