I had known for quite some time that I was putting my health at the bottom of the âto doâ list. I knew I was becoming unfit but I didnât realize just how unhealthy I was until I started working out on a more serious basis. I have always been very self conscious about my body and tried to cover the self doubt and embarrassment with laughter and positions of power. I would go to the gym and âwork outâ, pump myself full of âmiracle pills and shakesâ and still wasnât losing weight. Even though I was working out and âeating healthyâ I didnât have the energy to play with my son or mow the lawn. I wasnât completely happy with the person I saw looking back at me in the mirror. I once weighed in at 420 pounds and had a waistline of 50″ but learned to accept it because it was who I was. After hearing my 6 year old son proudly proclaim that he wanted to grow up to be a "Fat Daddy" I knew it was time to make a change.
The first program I did was with a company called Beachbody. See my story "here"
http://rippedcorps.com/shakeology/power-90-amazing-transformation-story-paul/
I like working out because it helped me to shed the old "me". It allows me to take control of my life, become happier, healthier and I can now spend quality time with my son