After I lost my job, I became a homemaker for a few years, mainly taking care of my family. Thus, unexpectedly my sedentary life lead to a 15 pound gain.
With my petite size, this kind of weight gain resulted in a 30% increase in my previous weight.
Eventually I realized I had become overweight. I started trying different diets and I starved myself constantly. However, I continued to be overweight. Anyone who lives in this hell knows what I mean.
I had to find a way out. I longed to lose weight.
I tried pills, plastics, dieticians, food supplements, workouts – everything! However, it was all in vain.
Three years ago, I learned about a weight loss program and I decided to try it out. The surprise came at the beginning of my stay. I succeeded! For the first time I lost, weight permanently!
There I realized that in order to lose weight one needs help – like when you are trying to learn a new language. With the help from the people in the weight loss program, my unsuccessful experiences and my medial education, I managed to substantially improve the effectiveness of the physical and dietary regime of the program.
The results are clear. My personal success, lead to the creation of my own weight loss center. In the last 2 years, I have helped not only myself but also many like me. Call me – I can help YOU too!
Neli Dimitrova, Program DirectorHolds an associate and a bachelor degree from the Medical Institute in Sofia. Worked 16 years as a nurse at the General Surgery department of the Transportation Hospital in Sofia.. Received her masters’ degree in “Social Services Management” from Sofia University. In 2004, she establishes weight loss center Alia. |
Katya Misheva, Physical InstructorShe holds a degree with Honors from the National Sports Academy. She is also a certified Aerobics Instructor and a specialist in the sphere of classical massages. |
Stoian MishevGymnastics and Bulgarian folk dances instructor. He is a student at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski". Graduated at the German High School in Sofia, speeks also English language. |
Ani Ilieva, KinesiotherapistGraduated at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" in Sofia. Speeks English language. |
Maria SemerdjievaGraduated at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" in Sofia. She is experienced trainer, teacher and therapist reflection. Speeks English language. |
Rumiana Tsonkova, ChoreographerShe graduated with High Honors from the Institute for Music and Choreography - Sofia. She has experience as an assistant choreographer for a dance ensemble at the Central Teacher’s Home in Sofia. She also has 27years as a head choreographer and art director at Hristo Botev School-Group in Kozlodui City. |
Doctor Zdravka Ikonomova, InternistGraduated at the Medical Academy in Sofia. Worked for 9 years as a senior expert at the Internal cabinet at the Transport-medical Institute in Sofia. Specialized in internal medicine, and is acquiring a second specialization in general medicine. |
Doctor Emilia Dotcheva, DieticianShe holds a degree from the Medical Academy in Sofia. She is a specialist in the field of weight issues and obesity of the population. She has a number of years of experience in the field of clinical and dietological eating. |