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I grew up in a very competitive environment with my 3 brothers and 1 sister. I participated in football, basketball, baseball, boxing, and soccer growing up. I played both football and basketball in high school and also started lifting weights more seriously. I had the opportunity to play football in college and during my pre-screen physical, it was determined that I had high blood pressure. I was 19 years old and couldn’t pass my physical in college to play football until I got my HBP under control. Thru daily medication, my blood pressure got under control but I was told that I would probably have to take it for the rest of my life. To complete in football, my weight eventually got up to around 230 lbs thru weight lifting and a very bad diet. After college, I tried to take some of the extra weight off and get my blood pressure under control but the same old diet and exercise programs were not working.


My family has a history of heart disease so I thought this was normal and didn’t really take to the concept of changing my lifestyle to reduce this major risk factor. I had maintained my weight the past few years around 215lbs and had become comfortable with it. I was taking blood pressure meds (both Norvasc and Lisinopril) and my lifestyle had turned more sedentary. In July 2007, my wife and I had our first baby and were overwhelmed with all of the work and time it took to take care of a newborn baby. At this point in my life, I was working out maybe 2 times a month and my diet was horrendous. Things needed to change!

In January 2008, my wife and I saw the P90X commercial and thought this would be a great workout for us to get involved in – we could both do the workouts and we could do it in the comfort of our home. We ordered the program and I completed my 1st round of P90X in May and am currently in round 2. I have re-dedicated myself to exercise and nutrition and have seen some great results. I have lost 33 lbs to date. Also, thru consultation with my doctor, I no longer take blood pressure medication, although I do check it regularly.

I now tell everyone I know about the great Beachbody products and motivating community support system that helped me transform my body, my spirit, and my outlook. I now look forward to many health years with my wife and young baby enjoying life and promoting a healthy lifestyle.



Michael O.
Team Beachbody Fitness Coach