Sue Heintze - Founder and Managing Director

Apart 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

Kristin Gleeson - Programs Manager

I 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 every day we witness amazing transformations and are lucky enough to be a part of that process for so many people.

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 am in the midst of my sport and exercise science degree so that I can gain even more knowledge about health, nutrition and fitness. 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

Hilary Potter - Feedback Coach

My 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.

Maxine Greenwood - Feedback Coach

Hi, my name is Maxine Greenwood. I am happily married and now work as a gym instructor/personal trainer in Perth, WA.

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 to 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 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 continue 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 mind back on the right track. I have completed my Certificate III & IV in Fitness & Health as I am so interested in how our fascinating bodies work!  I have changed my career to also work in the fitness industry so I can be a role model and continue to help people reach their health and fitness goals.

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

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 & Program Development

Hello 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 

Allyson Lindsay – Feedback Coach

I'm really excited about joining Sue's team at Ideal Bodies Online as a Feedback Coach. I'm a born and bred Brisbane girl who is very fortunate to have pretty much all of her family and friends very close by.  I'm studying Psychology and am interested in focusing on the countering the effects of emotional issues on health and wellbeing.  I've also just completed my Certificate's III & IV in Fitness.

I was overweight from childhood through to my young adult life and it was at that time I decided I didn't want that for myself anymore. I started exercising regularly when I was about 20 years old and it's something I really enjoy, but food was what I never ever got right.

In terms of nutrition, I have tried numerous different ways to lose weight and keep it off over many years – these include: Lite'n'Easy, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and Ideal Bodies Online. I feel I have only really gotten this right in the last year. The nutrition plan provided by Ideal Bodies Online addressed all the gaps in the other weight loss / management methods I had tried. It is now second nature to me, it's my life. Eating for fuel in a way that keeps me feeling full, eliminating processed foods, sugar and reducing my salt intake has had a huge impact on my health – in short, I feel great! It's isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle.

Working through my program with Hilary as my Feedback Coach was so helpful and beneficial – it is a method that ensured I had a constant source of motivation, information and support. And experiencing the benefits of incorporating quality resistance training into my weekly schedule has been a huge help too – the difference in my fitness and strength is amazing and something I'd never thought I could achieve.

You can benefit so much from getting Ideal Bodies Online to assist you along your health and fitness journey – but I think the most important point is that it is so achievable. Having travelled a difficult path to get to where I am – I've found a way of living which I love and that is sustainable for the long term – and I'm really looking forward to helping you get yourself to that same place.

Allyson x

Personal Success Mentors

GUARANTEE YOUR OWN SUCCESS!

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.

Karen Lewis - Personal Success Mentor

My name is Karen Lewis; I am 45 years old and work as a food and wine event coordinator with a fabulous company in Western Australia. I have three children, two boys aged 17 and 15 who live with their Dad and a daughter 10 who lives with me…….my eternal critic!!

Since the separation from my husband of 17 years (at age 42), my life had an enormous turn around and my body showed all the signs. I gained weight and lost all the muscle definition from my triathlon training days. I was not in a good head space with food and didn't have any exercise routine at all. I was drinking too much wine and too often. I'd often start a program on Monday, only to falter by Thursday, and begin another the following Monday! Essentially I was your typical yo-yo dieter/exerciser. Through Ideal Bodies Online I have since learned the value of consistency, and patience :)

From the moment I emailed Sue for information my life has changed so much for the better. I embraced my tailor made program to the max and totally committed myself. I was able to complete all my training without having to join a gym. My weight sessions were built around my simple equipment of a fitball, a bench, and a set of dumbbells and my cardio was in the fresh outdoors!! Just what I love! As the weeks passed I watched my body transform into the one I have always wanted it to be and I am so proud of my achievements.

I now feel very privileged to become a Personal Success Mentor for Ideal Bodies Online. I am excited to share my experience and help others to achieve what I have achieved. This journey has been amazing……it is REAL, as are all the successful women on this website and I urge you, if you are thinking of joining, it will be the best investment you make for both your emotional and physical health. Your self esteem will be forever thankful to you!

"If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you'll achieve the same results." Anthony Robbins

Karen xx

Kerry Warnholtz - Personal Success Mentor

Hi…my name is Kerry Warnholtz. I am 40 yrs old, married and we have one young daughter. After thus far successfully completing (2) Ideal Bodies Online Full-Support Programs, I feel honoured at the invitation to become a Personal Success Mentor. I'm looking forward to helping and guiding new clients to experience their own individual success.

Over a 6 month period, I went from a size 14 at 71.6kg, to a lean size 10 at 56kg, and underwent a transformation that even I was astounded at. Not only a physical transformation, but my confidence and self-esteem were restored, and I now have the energy and vitality that I enjoyed in my 20’s.

I credit my success to Ideal Bodies Online and the great range of programs, as well as its’ team of coaches and mentors, and the online forum that provides added support through contact with other people willingly sharing their journey/s and all of their ups and downs.

I also credit a large part of my success to the ability to give 110% of myself over to the ‘system’ of Ideal Bodies Online programs and recommend to any person embarking on this journey to fully embrace it, if they truly desire the best possible results for themselves.

Your health and well-being, and your ability to become the ‘best you’, will ultimately touch every part of your life in a way which is unimaginable, as well as the lives of those you encounter.

My wish for you, is your own personal success…Kerry :)

Amanda Peters - Personal Success Mentor

Hi my name is Amanda,and I am absolutely thrilled to be part of the Ideal Bodies Online team. I am 29,married and a Mum to my three daughters 9,7 and 4 years. I live with my family in a small mining town in Central Queensland. I am currently studying for a Diploma of Children's Services and work part-time as a Childcare assistant. 

For many years, I had read success stories of previous Ideal Bodies Online clients. Desperate to take control of my bad eating habits and feel more confident with myself and my body, I contacted Ideal Bodies Online and signed up for a 12 week Full Support Program. I did not have a perfect 12 weeks, but I completed each week with the mindset that "this is just the beginning!" 

Since recently completing the program in October 2009, I feel fantastic...like a new woman! I am now fitter,stronger and healthier than ever before! I have learnt so much throughout the course of my program and now have the knowledge to continue living this healthy,happy lifestyle! 

I love feeling confident and being a positive role model for my girls. (Of all the goals I achieved, this is by far the most important).

The Ideal Bodies Online team has undoubtedly helped me achieve my original goals...now I have had to set new ones!

I am honoured to have the opportunity to help others reach their goals and truly change their lives!

My advice to anyone considering taking part in one of the Ideal Bodies Online Programs, is "just do it!"  Don't waste any more time...you owe it to yourself!

"Amanda was an amazing mentor and through her and the programs supplied I have gained so much knowledge to carry on." - Belinda

Leisl Sandifort - Personal Success Mentor

I'm 33 years of age and live Brisbane, sunny Queensland. I’ve always been an avid fitness enthusiast and in 2006 I completed a Certificate IV in Personal Training for my own personal development.

My journey to IBO began at a time in my life when I was experiencing a lot of negative emotional trauma coming out of a bad relationship. I was at an all time low and couldn't get any lower. I had to have something to focus on so I emailed Sue enquiring about the 12 week full support program and within minutes I had a reply. When I received my customised program, I instantly made a commitment to myself that giving up was simply not an option and that no matter what it took, I would keep going to reach my goal.

From that moment, I was out of my comfort zone but I relished in it and turned everything into a positive. I knew that if I didn’t give up, I would be successful. I channelled every ounce of energy into what was necessary and never ever gave up. When difficult times presented themselves, I knew those moments came to me for a reason, to test me on whether I was strong enough to push though. I persevered and I achieved the results I wanted.

Throughout the program, I lost 7% body fat dropping from 22.1% to 15%. Now, I have my self esteem and confidence back which had been buried for so long. I give full credit and respect to Sue and her team at IBO for their wonderful support.

People owe it to themselves to be the best they can be because we only get one shot at life. Step outside your comfort zone and aim to make each day better than the last. Don’t dwell on the past because you cannot change it. Instead, use the energy to focus on changing the future. Our wellbeing is far too valuable to put a price on because everything in life depends on it. When that's in order, other parts of your life will slowly start falling into place.

Believe and you will achieve.

Leisl xo