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My transformation story begins in December of 2007 when I found myself at a
crossroads in my health. For many years, I had struggled to maintain a healthy
lifestyle, and I knew that I needed to make a decision to get in shape and start
eating right. But I was overwhelmed by the idea of doing this, because I was so
busy, just trying to keep up with everyday life. Working full time for a hospital,
pastoring a church, and overseeing missions projects in underdeveloped countries,
including traveling to them, took up all my time. Time wasn't the only issue keeping
me either. I felt that even if I did have time to exercise and eat healthier, I wouldn't
have the energy to do it! I thought my physical condition was beyond repair! As far
as I knew, my high cholesterol at 240 was genetic, and going without medication
was not an option. My joints ached terribly from the medications. My neck was in
constant pain from a ruptured disc injury, and my knees were terribly weak from a
torn ACL injury. Considering all of these things, I completely counted myself out of
getting involved in Beachbody. I have always found great joy in life, in what I do, in
pastoring, in my family, but I just couldn't keep up physically. I was always fatigued.
Thankfully, that December, my son, Jason, and his wife, Tiffany, who are Beachbody
coaches, encouraged me to begin taking Joint Support and Activit and to start
working out. I took the supplements, and after two weeks I noticed a huge
difference in my joints. This gave me hope that I might be able to exercise! Then,
for Christmas, my children surprised me with Power 90 1-2/3-4. I liked doing Power
90 because the workouts were 35 minutes long and lower impact. During the first
few weeks, I struggled and became familiar with the pause button. I averaged 3-4
workouts a week, and modified moves to protect my knees and back. After the 1st
month, my knee was regaining strength, and I was able to go on to 3-4 without the
modifications. Beginning October 1, 2008, I decided to go crazy and began P90X!
The X is challenging, but is my greatest accomplishment! Never in my wildest
dreams did I think I would look and feel this great at 54! I was exercising great, so I
decided to clean my diet up as well. I grew up in a big family and had never eaten
very healthy. So I began making changes. I started eating oatmeal and fruit for
breakfast, a salad and protein for lunch, and a healthy well-balanced dinner. I also
cut out the sweets, and considered my delicious Recovery Drink my treat. Overall,
the transformation has been amazing. Last August I found out that my cholesterol
had dropped to 145! I was shocked to learn that I no longer needed medication. I
was so surprised that I made the nurse repeat herself twice! Also, my knee pain is
entirely gone! Maintaining a new lifestyle through exercise and diet helps in every
area of my life. I have more energy at work, when I am studying, in meetings, and in
the office. I feel excellent! I look excellent enough that my co-workers have noticed
and many of them are now working out with P90 too! Nearly everyone wants to
know what I have done. I have a story to tell! Since winning the contest in
December, I have received several new customers who are in my age group. They
requested me as their coach because they were encouraged to see someone their age
achieve the results that I have. This brings great satisfaction and encouragement to
me knowing that I can make a life changing difference in someone else's life. I never
dreamed that I would someday be a motivation for another to become physically fit!
It keeps ME motivated knowing this! Also, since winning the contest, I spent two
weeks in Sudan, Africa in a Sub-Saharan climate. When I left for Africa, I had just
finished my sixth week of P90X. I firmly believe that P90X gave me the stamina to
endure the heat and walking that our mission required. Having changed my diet
already by eating smaller portions helped me cope with not being ABLE to have large
meals in Sudan. Many times, food was just not available, so a large part of my diet
was P90X Bars and Recovery Drinks. They helped me so much!