Last Christmas I looked down at the scale and saw 250 pounds for the first time ever. It was time to join a gym and get to it. I talked with a few personal trainers, but decided to choose Chris LaLanne minutes after I met him. I had worked with many fitness trainers before and could tell he was the real deal. My life has changed dramatically since that choice.
Here's a bit about me and some stats. Me: 38 years old and 6'4" That's the part I can't change. Here's the part I did change.
In one calendar year I have gone from 250 to 215 pounds.
My resting heart rate has gone from 72 to 55.
I used to feel tired, fat, and slow. Now I feel energetic, fit, and strong.
I owe this all to Chris Lalanne. There is really no way to thank him for all that he's done. I don't mean to be overly dramatic, but I feel like he's given my life back. I used to be a good athlete and physically fit. But, after years of working in the tech industry, many work trips (and the bad food that goes with it), and family life (a new baby), I just let myself go a bit. Chris put me on a holistic plan that worked.
I think that's the biggest difference. I've had good personal trainers before. But their work stayed in the gym. Chris cared enough to make sure I was getting it done outside the gym. That meant proper nutrition and cardio. He was always giving me articles about nutrition and various tips that helped me out. He got me using a food journal and taking an active role in my health. For that I will forever be grateful.
He also got me feeling competitive again with Crossfit. At first, I thought it was too hard core for me. But, he was able to mold a crossfit style that matched my fitness level. I noticed the results in the pool within weeks. It's tough as hell, but it works. It really does.
Fitness and overall health are now a daily part of my life. It feels great. Thanks Chris! I seriously can't thank you enough. -Ed
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