Red Deer Personal Training Testimonial
How do you change your life?
How do you change your life? I changed mine for the better this year. I am literally a new man. Over a four month period I transformed my body from an overweight 232 lbs. to a lean 164 lbs. I went from a 40 inch waist to the 32 inch waist I had in high school. In the process I had to buy 4 new belts and many new cloths. I have gained self-control, self-esteem, and more vitality and energy than ever before. Moreover, I have gained self-confidence in myself. I am proud of my new body and I am happy to be setting a good example to my children and to the students I teach.
This was not an overnight success, though. I have been struggling to keep my weight down for over ten years! When I graduated university I was still very athletic having played junior, university and senior hockey. I was a regular in the weight room and I hiked and mountain biked frequently and I even competed in strongman events. As a Phys. Ed teacher and a member of the Alberta Health and Physical Education Council I led an active life. I actively read the health journals and bodybuilding magazines. I consumed a great deal of nutritional supplements.
Nonetheless, I still found myself overweight. Something had to change. So I set out to improve my eating habits. I tried to eat what I thought was a healthy diet and I added daily running into my routine and I found some limited success. I managed to get down to 207 lbs. in 6 months. However, the moment I relaxed and changed my routine I ballooned back up over 230 lbs. It seemed I couldn't win. That's when I came across the Fitnessfx website and I contacted Cabel. He said he would be happy to work with me and set me on a program. I was impressed and decided to give it a try. Cabel made me set a goal to compete in the 2003 Northern Alberta Bodybuilding Championships. I wasn't too sure about that, but setting that long-range goal helped me significantly. I had something to work towards.
The first change was my diet. I soon realized that there were some drastic changes to be made! However, within about two weeks I had easily adjusted to my new way of eating. I felt better, was calmer and less irritable, and I noticed significant changes to my body. That was very encouraging. My family also adapted to my diet including many of the foods I ate into their regular diet. I was happy to see them eating better, too.
I then increased my activity level by including more cardio workouts. This helped to up my metabolism and burn off those extra calories I had stored away. I continued with my normal workouts in the gym as always.
As the contest approached I was amazed at how much I had changed. Friends and acquaintances also commented and some barely recognized me! When I would workout at the gym people would stop and stare at me! I was a bit embarrassed by this attention, but I was also proud of my new physique.
The day of the show finally arrived and I fit right in on stage. Although I didn't qualify for the provincials, I was very confident onstage and I learned a great deal about bodybuilding, as well as having made new friends. Cabel had helped to guide me all the way up to it with my diet, training, posing, tanning and much more valuable information and tips. He kept in contact by phone and almost daily by e-mail. He even drove up to Grande Prairie (550 kms away) to meet with me!
Overall, my experience through this transformation has been life changing! I am looking forward to next year when I will work with Cabel again towards qualifying for the provincial championships. I can't thank him enough and I highly recommend Cabel to anyone who is interested in choosing a healthier lifestyle and in getting into his or her best shape ever! I think my pictures speak for themselves as to what he can help you to accomplish.
Yours in fitness,
Scott Randall
Peace River, AB
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