Single father that wanted to get in shape to play his son and be a positive role model success story

DeMarioG · February 2015

I hope I can motivate a few people with this! After getting out of the military i packed on major weight due to a very unhealthy diet I honestly didn't even notice i put on all that weight until i took my son to Six flags for the first time. We we're having a great time until he wanted to get on his first roller coaster. He was only 5 at the time. once we got up to the actual ride after waiting through the long line I found out that I could not fit on the roller coaster. They told me in a very nice way but it was still extremely embarrassing. luckily the guy sitting in front of me was there with his wife and daughters and he is a veteran like me, he sat with my son on the ride and I was very grateful. The very next day i changed my diet and began an active lifestyle and have not looked back yet. I started attending operation boot camp in Atl, Ga mon-fri from 6-7 am. i have been doing that for over 8 months and am also training to become a fitness instructor with them. I also have been lifting weights the past5 months. In a few weeks I will be a certified Personal trainer through NASM. I am happy to tell you guys that I am reaching and achieving so many goals after this lifestyle change and I can keep up with my son and even make him tired lol. he is very involved in fitness now as well. i can't wait until this summer comes back around and I will be taking my little boy back to Six Flags the exact same day in May and we will tackle this roller coaster together!!