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What's up world, my name is John Flowers. I'm a man that wears many hats and I'm one to challenge myself at certain things just to make life intersting for myself. My most recent challenge is to learn how to play the bass guitar within a years time. We'll see how that goes, I haven't gotten the guitar yet but I'm closing in on that date that I need to begin learning.

A couple of years ago, my

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What's up world, my name is John Flowers. I'm a man that wears many hats and I'm one to challenge myself at certain things just to make life intersting for myself. My most recent challenge is to learn how to play the bass guitar within a years time. We'll see how that goes, I haven't gotten the guitar yet but I'm closing in on that date that I need to begin learning.

A couple of years ago, my doctor suggested Lipitor for my high cholesterol and I refused. I knew that I could beat it on my own and I did just that. My cholesterol was at 265, I was damn near already dead if you ask me. I was 168 lbs and out of shape for a very short skinny person. I've always been into execising but I decided to step the game up a little bit and I went harder. I left the few foods alone that I figured were my high cholesterol contributors and began exercising a lot more. Within 8 months I went back to my doctor 10 lbs lighter, and my cholesterol level was down to 219. Needless to say, my doctor was very impressed and asked me to come back in another 5 months.

I kept the grind going and made a promise to myself that I would beat this and prove to him that medication isn't always the answer. I ended up losing another 4 lbs and my cholesterol level dropped down to 198 and that's where doctors suggest you try and keep it... at 200 and under. I was so proud of myself that I treated myself to a fried fish platter because I was missing those types of foods so much. Hey, sometimes I fall off the wagon...

I have a degree in Computer Networking and work for one of the biggest financial firms in North America. I've been employed here for 12 years and I'm actually one of the few people that actually likes their job. I'm currently training a close friend of mine who's trying to get in the best shape in preparation for his wedding. He saw my progress after being in the gym everyday that I inspired him. I'm not in the best shape myself yet, but I try to help people in any way that I possibly can.

My next mission is to get my six pack back and I said I'd have it back by May 2010, progress has been great but we'll see what May brings. I think I'm going to really enjoy being a part of Team Beach Body...

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