Here are just a couple of recommendation letters from the clients of Choice Personal Fitness and Up in Smoke Catering.

Choice Personal Fitness Testimonials

"I highly recommend Choice Personal Fitness and Mr. Tyrone Irby’s attention.  I am in my fifties with a weight problem, with the start of arthritis in my left knee and some muscle damage in my right foot and ankle from polio as a child. Before I started working out with Tyrone, I had lost strength and flexibility in my legs.  He developed a program and worked with me to be sure that I did the exercises right, which is important to do and easier in the privacy of a one-on-one session.  I have been working with Tyrone for over two months now, have lost weight and walk a couple miles a day.  During the workout sessions we discuss nutrition, meal planning and sometimes share recipes.  My sessions with Tyrone have certainly been beneficial to my muscle tone, agility and waistline that I intent to continue with Choice Personal Fitness."Elizabeth Betz (Durham, North Carolina)  

"I’ve been working with personal trainers at your gym for approximately two months now.As you both know I started with one trainer and after he left the gym I had to switch over to a new trainer (Tyrone Irby).  I thought this was going to a difficult transition, as I had already established a routine with the first trainer. 

However, that could not have been further from the truth.  Tyrone stepped in and took the lead.  His professionalism and expertise started to shine immediately.  He re-worked my routine and gave me very good advice regarding my diet.  I started to see results within the first week.  I have now been working with Tyrone for about a month and I’m approximately half way to my weight loss goal and I have become significantly stronger in the process as well.

I started working with a personal trainer because (following an illness), I had let myself get out of shape.  I was easily fatigued and had little endurance.  I am now getting noticeably stronger and my endurance is showing up in everything I do.

I take long distance bike rides with a friend of mine every weekend.  I am typically the weaker rider.  This past weekend we went out for a 20 mile ride and she chased me the entire ride (over all sorts of terrain).  She mentioned she is going to need to work with a personal trainer to keep up with me.  It’s a pleasure working with Tyrone." Pat Mahoney (Raleigh, NC) 

"I met Tyrone through a mutual friend at a social gathering and was impressed with his knowledge of the fitness industy and his passion for his business.  Our mutual friend had lost almost 20 lbs in under 3 months with Choice and was in her best shape in years. I signed on with Choice soon afterwards.  My results have been astonishing.  I have lost over 15 lbs am stronger, have more energy and have adopted a structurd eating and physical regimine that has transformed my body and my mind.  As I enter my mid forties, I feel stronger and better than I did in my twenties.  Thanks Choice for helping me find the "fountain of youth and vitality".-Karen Sylvester (Cary, North Carolina)

Up in Smoke Catering Testimonials

  "I am writing this letter to highly recommend Up In Smoke Catering, Mr. Tyrone Irby and Staff. I recently, had a very important event in which I was to entertain a fairly large group of professionals and friends and employed the services of Up In Smoke Catering.

      The event took place at my private residence and timeliness and “showmanship” were of the utmost importance.  Mr. Irby and his team came to my residence prior to the event in order to view and make suggestions on how best the event could flow.  The day of the event they arrived on time and looked wonderful in their uniforms.  They team worked quickly and extremely professionally!  There was so much buzz about the food and who the caterers were that my sister and I had to announce them at the party for everyone’s information.

     I highly recommend, without reservation, The Up In Smoke Team for any event that requires perfection of customer service and high quality food.  The creativity in the display and preparation of food was spectacular.  I will be using the team again very soon!"

Dr. Kara M. Henderson (Apex, North Carolina) 

"Please accept this letter concerning the quality of services that Up in Smoke Catering has provided to my organization on two occasions.  The qualities, quantity of food along with the selections made available were exceptional.  The taste of the chicken dish was very succulent, with immense flavors that made my staff crave more. The portions that were offered exceeded my expectations.  The variety of selections that were made available was unsurpassed for the price. This company provided professional service that was far beyond the normal catering service. The attention to detail the timing of ever course being served before we asked was like they were reading our mind. Mr. Irby worked with my staff to ensure that every part of the planning was completed effortless.  His anticipating our needs was remarkable. His enthusiasm to accept the recommendations and improve upon them was stupendous.

I look forward to using Up in Smoke Catering service in the near future and will highly recommend this company for any event however the size.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions"

                  Jonathan P. Nettles- Director, Person Learning Academy