Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?*
Around the time my first wife, Kim, became pregnant, working out and exercising was very much hit and miss. Eventually, I stopped exercising altogether, and because of that, as well as my very unhealthy eating habits, my weight climbed to over 250lbs. Some guys made comments that I must have been powerlifting at the time, but I knew better. Others, would comment here and there about my weight. I would pretend it didn't affect me, but deep down, I knew it wasn't me and I needed to change. Over time, my weight skyrocketed close to 300 pounds, and I started wearing size 44 pants, as well as wearing some 3X shirts.
What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?*
My life continued down this unhealthy path, and then in the spring of 2010, my wife was diagnosed with melanoma. I supported her throughout her battle with cancer, but unfortunately, in January of 2011, she died. A week later, I knew I needed to do something to take care of myself and be here for our two little girls. I had joined a local gym, and that seemed to go well for a while, and while there were some results here and there. I was still really hit and miss. I really wasn't getting the progress I wanted to lose weight and get healthy. My brother then told me about something he was doing for his workouts, called P90X. I thought about it, but had brushed it off at the time, although I knew I needed to do something different. Then, in September of 2012, I was walking my older daughter to her bus stop for school, and I could barely hold a conversation with her, and, I was having some chest discomfort. That was it for me. I became serious about wanting to do P90X.
What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?*
As I was looking into P90X, I took a look at the fit test and what it said regarding what level of fitness I should be at when I started it. But I knew that there was no way that I could do some of what it said I should be able to do. So, I ordered Power 90. I had the motivation, I just needed something more for my level at the time.
What in particular did you like about the program you chose?*
Power 90 showed me in the beginning how out of shape I really was, especially when I could only do a few pushups. But I felt that as long as I stayed consistent, I would see definite progress, and that's what happened. After losing an initial 30 pounds with Power 90, I moved on to the Power 90 Master Series, which I felt was a good in between program that would help me get ready for P90X. And then, after losing an additional 27 pounds, I moved on to P90X. Even though I had around six months of the two Power 90 programs behind me, P90X was still very challenging. I wasn't used to doing pullups or chinups, and yoga was tough. In fact, I was one who groaned whenever yoga X was the workout for the day. But, like many in my group, the P90Xplorers, I would eventually like yoga more and more. P90X has been great because it has a variety of workouts to challenge you and keep things fresh.
Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?*
I just completed my third round of P90X, and since September 2012, I have lost 99 pounds! I know it's not just about the scale. I know it's not the end of my journey, as Beachbody has resurrected a life of health and fitness for me.
How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?*
I feel so much better, and I can enjoy time with my family and do other activities without getting winded so much. Even as a pastor at a local church, I feel so much better as I minister to those in the church and community. I honestly feel that I have been given a second chance at life and am in the best shape I've been in 20 years, if not my entire life. Thank you Beachbody and Tony Horton!
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