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A couple of years ago I looked at a photo of a man and thought, “Who is that guy?” Then realized it was me. What an appalling sight! Less than two years ago I wouldn’t have believed it was possible for someone over fifty to go from an overweight, tired and depressed person, into someone who is healthier, stronger and happier than he has ever been. I am proof that Beachbody delivers on their promise that if you work hard and eat clean, results happen.

I was ready to give up when P90X appeared on television. Self-pity and descending into depression isn’t how I wanted to spend my life, but a damaged vestibular apparatus in my right ear from an unwise snorkeling decision was sending me there. Every step I took caused dizziness and nausea. My doctor told me to intentionally make myself dizzy with exercise therapy to retrain my brain to ignore the incorrect balance signals. P90X did just that. It is because of Beachbody that my dizziness has now become manageable and I am able to live a normal life.

My wife Rhonda started P90X with me and we have shared every step of our transformation together. We have not only done The X, but P90X Plus, Tony’s One on One, Ten Minute Trainer, Turbo Jam, and ChaLean Extreme. We are enjoying the benefits of new strength and stamina together and our 35 year relationship has never been better.

Over the years I’ve searched for significance. Many things bring meaning such as faith in God, family and friends. Purpose has also come from new found fitness that allowed me to make a difference in the lives of two lost hikers. I was in the right place at the right times because of being fit. Had it not been for Tony’s program and the relief from dizziness, I would not have been on that trail. Someone else may have found them, but God used me because I was willing and able.

As my transformation continues my diet has gone from carbohydrate heavy, starchy fried foods and sugary desserts to whole grains, lean proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, all in moderate portions. The Recovery, Performance, and Men’s Muscle Formulas, Activit, Omega-3 and Immune Booster aid in my daily recovery and muscle rebuilding. Since April I have eliminated red meat, salt, sodas and sugar, except on special occasions. Also since April Rhonda and I have hiked the Grand Canyon, joined a soccer league, and I have participated in trail runs. I am deeply grateful to Tony and Beachbody for making the tools available to change my life in ways I never imagined.

Many of our friends and family have started doing Beachbody workouts as a result of our transformations. I am especially proud of my son and daughter-in-law, and two of my nephews for doing P90X. My son told me something that made quite an impression. When he saw my before photos he said referring in contrast to his now fit father, “you could kick that guy’s butt.” You know what? He’s right.