I got going through some of the first TR Transformations this week and I just needed to repost this one! If a picture is worth 1,000 words, these videos must be worth a million! Who needs motivational blogs from me when we are rolling out transformations like these day after day!?!? Stories like Rob’s are all the motivation any of us need!
I just LOVE what Rob has done over the last year to transform his body. Is a 240 pound, 53 year old guy too old to do P90X? Rob has the answer!!!
This video is simply amazing. I get a lump in my throat just watching it. He’s not the same person. Just look at the expression on his face and the gleam in his eye on those day 300 pics! He knows he’s accomplished something great, and he gives all the glory to the Lord! Rob, we are so proud of you!
Rob’s story in his own words:
“Like many who struggle with their weight, mine had gone up and down like a roller coaster over the years. Several times I had lost weight only to gain it all back, plus more on top, resulting in a 53 year old tipping the scales at 240 lbs. I remember my physician using the word “obese” during a physical checkup and that really shook me up. How did I let myself get into such bad shape? Along with all of that, my cholesterol was high, my blood pressure was high, my balance was poor, I had little energy, and I just felt old. My physician pointed out that I was carrying around 60-70 extra pounds. “No wonder you don’t have energy”. As a following of Christ, I also began to realize that behind the scenes was the real war, where a spiritual struggle was going on in my life. I was trying to find satisfaction in food rather than the One Who was deserving of all of my heart. It began to weigh on met that I was not treating my body in a manner that would bring honor to Christ. There were things I wanted to do as a Christian, but my body and lifestyle were dragging me down. Time for a drastic change! My daughter sensing what I was going through, challenged me to begin losing weight, so I started eating more sensibly and started exercising as well. Then I was introduced to P90X!
Friends of mine were talking about doing “P90x” 3 times a week (they called it P180X lol!), so I began to check it out online and on the tube. I was immediately impressed with the video and exercises. However, when asked to join this group, I declined, saying I wanted to do it, but wanted to do it right. I guess I figured that if I was going to pay for the program I would “Trust the Program” and the experts who put it together. My big concern was “could an out of shape, 53 year old man even make it through this intense of a program”? I tried the fitness test and did pretty well except for pull ups. Suppose to be able to do three, and I could maybe manage one and a half. Close enough! I did my research, bought healthy food, and started P90x and the diet program. My initial goal was to just be disciplined enough to finish the program in 90 days.
I followed the program and diet exactly, with no cheating. I even did X Stretch on “rest” days. I drank the Recovery Drink and never got sore (the other guys had to have their wives take their shirts off for them, they were so sore!). I ate the protein bars every day. I endured Yoga X and then I loved Yoga X. I worked harder than I had ever worked before and loved every minute. My Daughter, Son in Law, and Son started the program as well. I lost another 20 lbs and began to see my body change. My attitude about food began to change. No longer was food my satisfaction, it was fuel for my body so I could serve Christ (and make it through the program lol). I finished P90X and went on to one round of P90X+ and now I am just finishing up P90X again. It’s been an incredible journey, one that I could only do with the strength Christ provided.
The changes have been dramatic! My blood pressure is under control, my cholesterol is low, my balance is great and I have all kinds of energy! I feel great! I will not be going back to the old life, but will continue on with the healthy lifestyle I have learned from the P90x program!
–Rob”
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