64 year old man and disgusted with myself!
Weighing 235 at 5’ 7-1/2” I was disgusted with myself. All my life I had been physically active, until I had a kidney removed because of a cancer. Luckily it had been caught early so no radiation or chemo was necessary. I joined the local gym. I plunged in all the way, signing up for the nutrition/and personal training 6-week program.
Some stats: April 4, 1999. Weight 235, body fat 34%, waist 43”, and taking high blood pressure medication daily.
After finishing the first 6 weeks introduction, I was so happy with my progress that I signed up with my personal trainer Shelley Gray for another 18 sessions.
My stats: September, 1999. Weight 205, body fat 30.3%, waist 39”. Still on high blood pressure medication.
I have continually used Shelley, as I found my progress not only noticeable, but also rapid. I lifted weights, or engaging in some form or aerobic conditioning all of my adult life, I don’t ever recall ever having such a noticeable change in my body.
My stats: December, 1999. Weight 185, body fat 21.1%, waist 34.5”.
On January 1, 2000. My trainer is, and continues to be Shelley Gray. She is well trained and a very professional personal trainer (in the past I have had two other trainers from other gyms, who “knew the moves” but didn’t keep me motivated and kept me in touch with goals.) I am at a point now that when I miss a session, I not only feel guilt, but more importantly feel I am missing out on something that is very essential to me. Shelley has set out goals for me, she checks and tests me every 4 weeks to measure my progress against my goals. She keeps the exercise routines “un-routine” keeping them fresh and something I really look forward to. So far my goals have been met, and I am looking forward to meeting my upcoming goals.
My stats: May, 2000, Weight 170.5, body fat 17.4%, waist 32.25”. I was taken off of high blood pressure medication.
My doctor says my blood tests and physicals show a marked improvement in my physical being. (I think he understated it!) My experience has been no “stroll through the park” I have worked hard at obtaining my goals, not only the exercise, but just as importantly (if not more,) proper nutrition. There has been some sweat, but this has been more than offset by the gratification of seeing really rapid and solid progress.
By the way, I’m 67 years old, and have never felt better in my life.
Jimmy
Weighing 235 at 5’ 7-1/2” I was disgusted with myself. All my life I had been physically active, until I had a kidney removed because of a cancer. Luckily it had been caught early so no radiation or chemo was necessary. I joined the local gym. I plunged in all the way, signing up for the nutrition/and personal training 6-week program.
Some stats: April 4, 1999. Weight 235, body fat 34%, waist 43”, and taking high blood pressure medication daily.
After finishing the first 6 weeks introduction, I was so happy with my progress that I signed up with my personal trainer Shelley Gray for another 18 sessions.
My stats: September, 1999. Weight 205, body fat 30.3%, waist 39”. Still on high blood pressure medication.
I have continually used Shelley, as I found my progress not only noticeable, but also rapid. I lifted weights, or engaging in some form or aerobic conditioning all of my adult life, I don’t ever recall ever having such a noticeable change in my body.
My stats: December, 1999. Weight 185, body fat 21.1%, waist 34.5”.
On January 1, 2000. My trainer is, and continues to be Shelley Gray. She is well trained and a very professional personal trainer (in the past I have had two other trainers from other gyms, who “knew the moves” but didn’t keep me motivated and kept me in touch with goals.) I am at a point now that when I miss a session, I not only feel guilt, but more importantly feel I am missing out on something that is very essential to me. Shelley has set out goals for me, she checks and tests me every 4 weeks to measure my progress against my goals. She keeps the exercise routines “un-routine” keeping them fresh and something I really look forward to. So far my goals have been met, and I am looking forward to meeting my upcoming goals.
My stats: May, 2000, Weight 170.5, body fat 17.4%, waist 32.25”. I was taken off of high blood pressure medication.
My doctor says my blood tests and physicals show a marked improvement in my physical being. (I think he understated it!) My experience has been no “stroll through the park” I have worked hard at obtaining my goals, not only the exercise, but just as importantly (if not more,) proper nutrition. There has been some sweat, but this has been more than offset by the gratification of seeing really rapid and solid progress.
By the way, I’m 67 years old, and have never felt better in my life.
Jimmy
