My Story

by Yuri in Client Journeys

The Beginning

Since college, I had always worked out, but was still overweight, weighing about 220 lbs.  At work, we did a contest to see who could lose the most weight.  From this, I lost about 20 lbs.  After the contest, I continued to workout, but could not continue the initial weight loss.

I worked out in the gym about five days a week.  I lifted weights and did cardiovascular fitness.  However, I felt like I was going nowhere because I was not getting in shape.

I did not have a structured program.  When I arrived at the gym, I was not sure what I was going to do that day.  I had developed strength, but had not lost all of that excess the body fat.

The Change

Finally, I came across the fitness programs that Yuri developed.  I started with Treadmill Trainer Volume Three.  This helped me to begin to get in better shape and train for a 5K.

Then, I began the Fitter U Fitness program.  This program combined cardiovascular fitness with resistance training in a structured sequence.

This was exactly what I needed.  No longer was I adrift at the gym.  I new exactly what I was going to do that day: how many reps, sets, what weight, and for how long. Most importantly, I was achieving results.

The Results

I saw the changes immediately.  I began losing fat, not just weight.  My body was finally eliminating the excess fat that it had stored over the years, and my clothes were becoming loose on me.

I was amazed at what I was achieving.  I had the belief that I was overweight because that was how I was born.  “It’s just the way my body is.”

By following the program, I discovered that this was not true.  I could have a more fit body and be at the level of fitness that I wanted to be.

There was also a reciprocal relationship between my exercise and diet.  The more I worked out, the better I wanted to eat.  The better I ate, my exercise intensity increased.

My health improved in other ways.  I used to take about 4-5 anti-acids for heartburn and 5 painkillers for headaches a day.  Now, with my new exercise regime and changed diet, the headaches and heartburn have disappeared.

I had struggled with weight loss and balancing work, family, and personal care.  Now, I am meeting my health goals and have more energy to do the things I enjoy: ride bikes, go for a hike, and play at the park with my family, allowing me to be more active and involved in their lives and strengthening our relationships.

My advice to anyone desiring a better, healthier life is to first set your goals.  What do you want to achieve?  Why do you want to achieve it?  Then, commit to a training program that incorporates effective, proven methods for achieving your fitness goals, such as Fitter U Fitness.

It’s liberating to know that we have the power within ourselves to make the changes we desire.

What changes do you want to make?

I look forward to sharing my story with you and hearing about your journey.

Sean

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