My buddy Erik is a bit of a clown, and he finally stopped sending me pics of himself purposely sticking his gut out and actually put together a video of his real progress! Thanks man!
Even though he likes to goof off, he clearly has the ability to be very serious! Erik lost 40 lbs in 90 days of P90X, and now he’s really getting ripped as he finishes up Round 2. Check out his video and see for yourself!
Erik’s Story in his own words:
I hope I NEVER go back to where I was during the Winter of 2010: I was working in marketing at what some people would consider, their ‘dream job,’ except I was absolutely miserable. If I wasn’t working or answering emails, I was eating, drinking AND watching TV or playing video games. ‘Discipline’ and ‘activity’ were not in my vocabulary. What was worse: I thought I was in shape! After all, I ran a half marathon just a few months before, in September. If I just ran 13.1 miles a couple months ago, I thought, I must be in good shape. Boy, was I WRONG!!
My lifestyle was affecting me mentally and physically. I started to get sick in mid-November, and before I knew it, I was struggling to get out of bed every morning. I had no motivation to do anything except sit on the couch and feel bad for myself. I refused to hang out with friends unless it involved my favorite pastimes – being lazy or eating. My health was declining and my friends started to worry. Eventually, they forced me to see the doctor.
After multiple visits, my doctor diagnosed me with severe anxiety and depression. My blood tests revealed that I had the health of someone twice my age – extremely high cholesterol (very unusual for me), high blood pressure, high triglycerides and about 10 other issues a 24-year old man shouldn’t deal with.
She warned me; if I didn’t change something, I was going to be in big trouble. I knew she was right, but I couldn’t believe that I was going through this! I was supposed to be strong and independent. I was an athlete – I thought I was in shape, and I thought I knew how to take care of my body.
Despite that – I failed. I was in bad shape.. spiritually, mentally, and physically. I decided I needed a change, and fast!
I quit my job in late November of 2010. Through the grace of God, I was able to land a coaching job (baseball) and I moved in to my sister’s old house. My first big transformation was complete. Now, I had to take care of the body God gave me, and that I neglected.
I knew P90x works. I completed some 60 days a few years ago, but I stopped when distance running became, ‘cool.’ Even though I didn’t follow the nutrition plan very well, I saw great results in those 60 days, so I decided to dust off the dvds and get back to work.
This time, I wanted help. I came to grips with the fact that I was in bad mental and physical shape, and I wanted a coach to keep me accountable and motivated to get where I needed to be.
I looked and looked for people to talk to, or workout with, and finally saw Coach Wayne’s transformation video on Youtube. I could tell that Coach Wayne was a Christian and I decided to send him a message to see if he would help me reach my goals.
Needless to say, over the next two weeks or so, I saw drastic improvements in my health, mentality, and spirituality. The every-day conversation with others going through p90x or Insanity helped me push myself to limits during each workout. I knew that I found the right coach, the right team, and the right program for me!!
So here I am!! Roughly two rounds later, and feeling better, more confident and growing spiritually every day!! I have more energy now than I ever have. My body is becoming the temple God intended, and I want to pay it forward to someone else like Coach Wayne did for me. I am so motivated to keep living this way, fighting the good fight and helping others to FEEL the way I do now, that I’ll never go back to the way I was. Your participation helps motivate me – and in turn I will help you reach your goals! Plug in and get started with Team Good Fight!!
God Bless,
-E
Need a coach?
My email: coachwayne@teamripped.com
IG: @wayne_wyatt
