rachelk wrote:

haha. nice comment on the 2nd page.

i wish my bank account looked like angelina's as well!

posted on May 8, 2007 at 11:27 PM

June wrote:

I just caught the season finale and I thought that you had the best figure in the photo shoot for Jackie's line. Much props to you. How often do you work out and when you do, do you work out at Sky? PS when does season 3 begin??

posted on May 9, 2007 at 2:33 AM

kelly wrote:

Hey Erika,
Thanks for a great Season 2. I look forward to watching Season 3.

P.S. - You and Angie...well, lets just say twinsies!

posted on May 9, 2007 at 3:11 AM

Steve wrote:

Erika,
Everyone on the show seems to be very nice. Watching the interaction with you and your clients you can tell you care very much and it comes across. Something comes across from you verus you fellow trainers. Good luck to you in all you do.

posted on May 9, 2007 at 3:13 AM

Mary wrote:

Hey Erika,
I just wanted to say it was a great season 2 and I truly hope there will be a season 3. You guys are awesome! It was really tough getting through those episodes regarding Doug. My condolences to you all. Take care :) PS..I think it's so great that you actually answer your comments. You are truly a down-to-earth and sincere person and we, as your fans, appreciate you taking the time to answer some of these comments. You rock!
Much Aloha,
Mary

posted on May 9, 2007 at 3:33 AM

Marianne wrote:

Erick, thank you for all the health and exercise tips. this show has made me make time to get in a work out. Thank you.. I appreciate the work that you do...hope to see more of you next season!

posted on May 9, 2007 at 9:42 AM

Marty wrote:

YOU ARE AWESOME!!

I love you guys and will truly miss watching, Can't wait until the next season!

Stay Safe and Beautiful!

Love ya,
Marty
Columbus, Ohio

posted on May 9, 2007 at 9:53 AM

Paula wrote:

I have to agree with everyone who has said you are AWESOME! You seem so genuine on the show, more so than the other trainers, except for maybe Zen. It definitely comes across that you care about your clients and I think it says a lot about you as a person that you answered your fans questions here. And when your voice cracked while talking about Doug, well, I lost it too. You're pretty amazing yourself.

Yep, you definitely looked good in Jackie's outfits!! Have you ever thought of modeling? You've definitely got the look for it.

I wish you all the best in whatever you do next. Hope there'll be a Season 3 and that you'll be back!
Paula

posted on May 9, 2007 at 12:27 PM

Dave wrote:

Erika,
You're my favorite person on the show. You are absolutely beautiful and you are by far the most down to earth and grounded person on the show (in a very good way!). You and Jesse are two people that I could completely see myself being great friends with. I don't know how you girls on the show feel, but does anyone else see right through Rebecca? She is the biggest turn off! Her whole overnight lesbianism was completely annoying and it's soo obvious that she's just an attention whore with alterior motives. I know her type all too well because I dated a girl exactly like her and dumped her as soon as I found out who she really was. The whole "I'm a lesbian!" for attention is soo prevalent today and it's trendy and annoying. Thank god for girls like you. The world needs more refreshingly geniune people and less girls who just use people to further themselves. Stay cool. Wish I could meet you in person.

posted on May 9, 2007 at 12:31 PM

Michele H wrote:

Erika - Will there be a Work Out III ??? I hope so! Do you have a website or blog? This show is what is good about Reality TV! I will miss you all.....I feel like my friends are leaving for summer vacation. Please take care of yourself and each other!!
Michele

posted on May 9, 2007 at 6:51 PM

John wrote:

Dear Erica-

Great Season, regrets about Doug, he was like a brother to the viewers i believe. Yeah its TV and all, but I have the feeling what we saw was the way Doug was. His loss was a loss for us all, My Prayers go out to the whole cast.

Hope you get some more screen time next year, your interesting and we never got enough of you, except we saw you are sincere and honest. Yeah you look like Angie but your not,
you are you and just fine, be the person God created you to be, keep up the great work helping folks realize their dreams of getting back into shape. And caring!! You seem to care so much

Been trying myself to loose 30 would be Sky Labs biggest challange. Jackie's grocery store trip was so helpfull, a real trip " Shugar is your enemy" True that

Have a great Summer,
John C

posted on May 9, 2007 at 9:12 PM

Joan K. wrote:

Hi Erika,
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this past season and I hope that there will be another one, I will miss seeing you guys every week. I must have watched reruns 4 to 5 times of all the episodes and I never get sick of them.
Good Luck to you and everything you do.
A Fan

posted on May 10, 2007 at 11:39 AM

Amy Wells wrote:

Erica I wanted to let you know that you have changed my life.A comment you made ,as little as it sounds 'consistancy is the key' was aparently the kick that i needed so bad.I am 30 with 2 boys 10 and 7.I really let my lifestyle go to hell ,and sitting watching you motivated me in such a way that i know i can do it.I am 150 and 5'7. Alot of my problem was mental defeat.You,not jackie,pop into my head when i want to give up-I can not thank you enough.I WILL REACH MY GOALS!! CONSISTANCY IS THE KEY!!! love ya!!

posted on May 10, 2007 at 11:02 PM

irvana mac wrote:

Hi, ERICA.

Isaw the last episode of season 2 and Iwas touched by the beautiful gesture that you all gave to Doug. As a stranger livng in Miami , he graciousl affected my life and tougth me about genuine love so thankS DOUG.

You r my favorite in the team. i like gentleness and your great sense of humour. please when you laugh ,don't hide it with your hands. let the world share this beauty as well.
THANK YOU for being the lovely you. TATA, irvvy

posted on May 10, 2007 at 11:12 PM

Susie wrote:

Hi Erica. I'm not really over weight but I've always had a weak lower back. When I do crunches or leg lifts I work my stomach muscles but my lower back feels fatigue the next day or so so I don't do them that often. What kind of exercises do you recommend I do to strengthen my lower back so I can start working hard on my abs? I've always dreamed of wash board abs like you all have there. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

posted on May 15, 2007 at 5:06 PM

Lindsey wrote:

Hi Erika, I love you on the show!! On the finale you spoke about body dysmorphic disorder, this is something I am trying to help a family member overcome. There is a lack of information available about this disorder, do you have any tips on how to help someone deal with it? Maybe on the next season you guys can touch on this issue some more!!!!

posted on May 15, 2007 at 10:39 PM

Sean wrote:

Erika i would like to know do you have a boyfriend, married to a man or single? I would love to hook up with you and hope to meet you in person one day. Thanks very much.

posted on May 15, 2007 at 11:32 PM

sari wrote:

Hey, Erika!! I have always been so impressed that you started out at the YMCA; I was a group exercise instructor/personal trainer at my local Y until just recently. I'm now working toward my ACSM trainer certification. Do you have any hints or advice to help me get on my way to training?
I sincerely appreciate all you guys do on Workout...can't wait for Season 3! Keep it up! :o)

posted on May 15, 2007 at 11:41 PM

andrea wrote:

Erica, during the final show you admitted to having breast implants. Are you just naturally stunning or have you had your eyes done. botox and/or restylane (lips). I am dying to know.

posted on May 16, 2007 at 3:32 PM

Laura Aguayo wrote:

Hi Erica,
I really enjoyed listening to your advice this season. I almost wished there was more to watch. I am a mother of three kids 4,2, and 10 months. Listening to your advice about taking care of yourself is more important than anything else because if you don't take care of yourself, than how can you take care of anyone else. I am currently 230 lbs, and have no motivation or will power to even think about dieting, much less excersising. I began to feel completey hopeless until I heard your comments to your skylab trainee. I'm sadden that I will not be able to here your words of encourgement for awhile. Do you have any advice as how to even get started eventhough you don't want.

Hope to here from you,
Almost giving up hope

posted on May 16, 2007 at 11:47 PM

Amy from Puerto Rico wrote:

Heyyy Erika... i must asmit, i started watching the show this season!! And it was incredible!! And well, i will also admit that seeing u was very inspirating! I think u are an amazing person and it would be kool to know u.
Sooo, does ur team ever or have planned to give tours?? I dont know, i live in Puerto Rico, im from San Francisco though and moved with fam back here and wondered if u guys have done any tours. I thinnk it would be a great idea, and change more lived around the world ! u guys are fantastic and so are u!! Let me know! Much Love!

posted on May 17, 2007 at 1:13 AM

Matt wrote:

Hey E !

looks like theres a lot going on inside that head of yours, as for me I hope to see he real you on this show or your own "Spinoff !"

and that laugh is to die for, thats what I find interesting about you.

and AI want to thank the show for getting me motivated to be more healthy, you will never know how much I appreciate watching it.

and of course my heart felt condolences for you all, Doug looked like a great friend to have, and it hit me too, he resembled my father, in fact he would have been the man I would have chosen to play him in a movie they may make about him.... Peace be with you...MD

posted on May 18, 2007 at 8:56 AM

Scott McGinn wrote:

Erika,

We met in Miami years ago. I think you remeber me. Anyways, I just watched the episode of Doug's passing. I just hope that everybody is OK. He seemed to be a great guy. Congradulations with your success on the show. Write me back. I would like to cath up.

Scott

posted on May 18, 2007 at 3:06 PM

Christi wrote:

Erika,
I was happy to see a bit more of you this season on Work out and hope there will be a season three!

Your a very funny woman, You must show that side of yourself more often. The most attractive scene I saw you in was the one where you were saying "Jesse was Jackies little bitch" and then you laughed. That scene makes me laugh everytime I see it and I know that you have a lot more of that happiness inside of you. Show us!!!
Sorry about your loss of Doug. Try to remember the last time you were with him and know that he really wanted you to be with him to celebrate your birthday with him. That's the way he will stay in your heart.
Your a very beautiful woman and though you look like Angeline....you are Erika and that is 100 times more special than looking like another person.
Enjoy yourself and your accomplishements. Your a wonderful Trainer and if I was in Ca I would hire you in a minute.
Hope to see you next season!
Christi

posted on May 21, 2007 at 3:19 AM

corey Hildebrand wrote:

I'm training to be a personal trainer. getting back into it after kids and life. What do you recommend for reducing thighs, hips and glutes. the 3 problem areas for us ladies. Also I have overcame an eating disorder also and as I strive to reach my training goal I am inspired be you. You're aweome!!!!

Corey

posted on May 21, 2007 at 12:20 PM

Janai wrote:

Erika... I am not the smartest person on earth, but I bet I could make you laugh a whole lot. I simply adore you~ the end.

posted on May 21, 2007 at 8:15 PM

lynn wrote:

you metioned disformia or some word about how you trainers feel about your bodies...my son lost 65lbs and has lifted and worked out for three yrs he does everything and anything and still can't get a six pack but his stomach is flat and he looks at his body and finds things wrong with his hips and stomach and the entire family says he looks awesome...what is that called, what can he do for a six pack and his so called love handles that i don't see but he does???

posted on May 30, 2007 at 1:39 PM

yvette wrote:

LOVE YOU ERICA........You're authentic, smart and wow, you walk the walk but NOT in a "in your face" way, (except Zen) the way the rest of the staff does!

Can't wait to come to L.A. and work out with you.

Yvette

posted on June 7, 2007 at 10:27 PM

Hannah wrote:

So I was stuck between the decision this rainy summer morning of watching ER or Work Out. I must say that everyone on Work Out is gorgeous, so it caught my attention. haha I actually did have a question though. I play goalkeeper for my field hockey team. I don't have a gym membership or gym equipment. What are the best work outs I can do at home to get ready for the fall?

posted on June 20, 2007 at 1:21 PM

michelle wrote:

Erika, is that your beautiful face I've seen advertising the Bionic Woman? I sure hope so. Your face was made for t.v. I probably wouldn't watch Bionci woman but if it stars you...I'm in!

Congrats,oh but please don't leave work out!!

posted on July 19, 2007 at 7:46 AM

jane smith wrote:

Carmen, i was just wondering about one of your episodes where you were training a woman who was fighting bulimia and thought you mentioned that you as well had over come an eating disorder and that is what inspired you to become a trainer? i currently am inspired by the show and was wondering how i can become a trainer and fight my disorder? please if you have any answers i would appreciate them.

posted on October 3, 2007 at 9:23 PM

jane smith wrote:

erika, i was just wondering about one of your episodes where you were training a woman who was fighting bulimia and thought you mentioned that you as well had over come an eating disorder and that is what inspired you to become a trainer? i currently am inspired by the show and was wondering how i can become a trainer and fight my disorder? please if you have any answers i would appreciate them.

posted on October 3, 2007 at 9:24 PM

Shelly wrote:

Dear Erika, I really want to get rid of my stomach, although I don't know how to do the right kind of sit-ups. Can you give me some advise on how to do a sit-up? I always seem to "paralize" my neck.
Thanks a bunch!

posted on October 24, 2007 at 3:31 PM

zoe wrote:

Erika!!

Fist time ever in reaching out in getting help for my disease. But I was watching a rerun of the show (the lady that drives from Las Vegas to see you) and saw an episode that touched me to a degree that I thought-- maybe I could get "support" and help in the way that isn't so 'scary' --- because 'doctors' scare me--- I've been a bulimic for over 15 years, obviously a PRO at hiding it--- would love to find a way to find real control over my life and understand what the heck is really going on. I've also got a feeling that there is a heck of a lot more women out there silently suffering from this disease. . . maybe we can put a foot forward in the direction towards healing the group too. Perhaps Anoriexia Nervosia (started in the USA by the by) falls somewhere with in the same catagory? I've swung between the two at different times...

Thanks so much~ you all are so great!

Zoe~

posted on October 25, 2007 at 12:38 AM

Adriana Vera wrote:

Hi Erika! I'm a huge fan of you, the show and your personal training techniques. You always seem very laid back, calm cool and collected. I read your bio and am finding myself in the same type of situation you were in. I am currently in the public relations field and am not feeling that same passion I feel for fitness, health, etc. I am in the process of getting my NCSF certification and wanted to know if you have any advice, tips as far as jumping from a corporate position to personal training? I'm still pretty nervous and still seems like a pretty big risk I'm taking and would love any advice you could share that would put me more at ease :)

posted on January 24, 2008 at 3:12 PM

Laurie Fortier wrote:

Hi Erika,
I have been trying to work on my abs I do usa a stability ball but I have seen no improvement what other ab exercises can I do so I can get that flat stomach?

I have just started exercising in January and I have to improve more on my cardio, I have also changed my eating habits

Laurie

posted on March 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM

mike wrote:

Hi Erika, really enjoy you the show you are a good trainer I used some of the thing's you do on the show in mind gym I'am trainer to and have my own gyn in baltimore md name atlas thank you and I will keep watching the show take care mike

posted on April 16, 2008 at 2:44 PM

Reina wrote:

Dear Erica,

I just watched the episode where you and Jackie had the talk about your eating. I am a heavy girl and sometimes feel that it would be easier to meet someone if I were fit. Hearing that you also stuggle with feeling about being single while many of your freinds are married and having children really puts the issue into perspective. I now see that meeting someone is not necessarily all about what you look like on the outside, and by the way you appear to be a beauty on the inside also. I wish you luck from one single girl to another.
Reina

posted on April 29, 2008 at 11:13 PM

LG wrote:

Erica I just want to say that you are very beautiful and intelligent. I think that men are intimadated by women who are intelligent and beautiful but there is nothing wrong with you. I definitely think that it will happen to you soon and you should start dating more, you can't find mr. right sitting in the gym. You are gorgeous so go out and live a little and I mean just a little. Good luck

posted on May 5, 2008 at 2:25 PM

lor wrote:

Hi Erica,
I just started watching the show and already have become a fan of you and the rest of the trainers! I am so inspired and I was wondering if you could give some tips on working out and losing weight!...I have just started working out for a month now..using the elliptical 3-4 times a week for 30-45min..I'm trying to lose at least 30 pounds gained from my last pregnancy. Is there any tips or advice you can give ..also how do you lose/firm up your stomach and how do you lose the fat on the back of the arm below the biceps? all advice is appreciated! thanks a bunch!

posted on May 14, 2008 at 3:25 AM

Mark M wrote:

I was wondering what bathing suit you wore on that Cruise... it was a black 1 piece and had lacing on the chest area, and look incredible... just trying to find out which one you baught... thanx

posted on May 16, 2008 at 8:01 PM

Tori wrote:

Ok - first off you are so beautiful I have no idea why you have self esteem issues - I wish I had your body. And second - the butt blaster video doesnt seem to be working - I have been dying to see how you suggest getting a hard but - I've been trying for years but it just doesnt seem to get hard!

posted on May 21, 2008 at 5:30 PM

KARLA wrote:

Erika:
I love the work out, and I love the way you train people! I am 34 and have 2 kids (13 and 7 years old now) I am doing abs and crunches every day, how many do I have to do each day to get my six pack??? do you have any tips for me?? I go to the gym 6 days a week, cycling, running and all kind of weights are my workouts....
thanks in advance for your help, and please do not ever think on leave Bravo workout!
karla

posted on June 4, 2008 at 8:47 PM