From Obese With Severe Anxiety to a Fit Personal Trainer

Kevenmaheu

Wow
What a transformation. Thanks so much for posting that, I was in need of a bit of motivation today.
Congratulations on an amazing success story

Can't wait to see your success story

angel5561

I was diagnosed with severe anxiety at 14 and hated being around people because of my weight. Your story is really inspiring. Thank you for sharing

spirit095

Amazing! Thanks for sharing your story! :flowerforyou:

ComingUntrue

You are adorable! Amazing work!

donnat238

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing! Your smile says it all!

bombshellcertification

You flipped the switch! what a turnaround in all areas, confident, strong, healthy, vibrant, fit personal trainer--the picture with girl in your jeans LOL, is great commentary on so many of the changes--love it! wish you could personal train me for the Spartan series...I don't even know you, but seeing what you worked through, tells me you are legit & qualified --schooled by life Anxiety and fears are so serious--you are blessed to have overcome--and awesome that you are compelled to share your success/joy/health with others! continued health & joy...Lisa

Nuntis

mhmm it can but it just proves if you can do it so can I ^_^

meaghan2008

Keep up the great work!!!

Kevenmaheu

You flipped the switch! what a turnaround in all areas, confident, strong, healthy, vibrant, fit personal trainer--the picture with girl in your jeans LOL, is great commentary on so many of the changes--love it! wish you could personal train me for the Spartan series...I don't even know you, but seeing what you worked through, tells me you are legit & qualified --schooled by life Anxiety and fears are so serious--you are blessed to have overcome--and awesome that you are compelled to share your success/joy/health with others! continued health & joy...Lisa

WoW !!!! Your comment made my day!!

Best of success for your spartan race! Be sure to hit me up if you do any in the Quebec area! I'll register with you

Mangopickle

IMHO it all starts with the brain. Start thinking healthy, start eating healthy then you can move healthfully and then, one day, you ARE healthy. Congratulations on whipping anxiety's *kitten* and getting your life back.

cakebatter07

I'd tap that. Haha, but seriously, wow! You've done an amazing job! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

jimennis

This is it!! You wanted it and you made it happen. I am 47 6'3 started at 342 and today I hit 299. I read stories like this and it makes want it more! Thank you and well done sir!

gallifreyfallsnomore1

Holy crap dude thats awesome.

chilly1470

Marry me.

I bet you'd never say that to the before guy.

Libertysfate

Congrats! You look amazing.

steveyinasia

Inspirational

Armik

You're story is awesome! And I'm glad you didn't leave out the anxiety part. There needs to be more discussion about the link anxiety and poor nutrition/lack of exercise, not to mention the cycle they create. I hope this helps a lot of people.

Raney2

Wow! Amazing! Awesome! You're an inspiration! What else can I say? :happy:

Miss_1999

What an awesome story! Congrats on your transformation and hard work! :happy:

MrGonzo05

Well did

Holla4mom

WOW!! An incredible life change. You look Awesome and very happy! Congrats on what you've accomplished. Thanks for touching on the Anxiety struggle !

Keep doing what you're doing and consider yourself friended.

Deipneus

If we skip to this day i'm now a Personal Trainer and run Spartan Race,5ks,10ks at 210lbs 12%Bodyfat and in the shape of my life. My goal is now to help people who were like me and need to improve their lives.

Take it from the old man, you done good kid.

Terraforcejenny

As someone with anxiety, this is super heartening. A lot of my anxiety is about my body, and I find myself avoiding social situations (especially swimming!) because of it. I'll use your success story to motivate me more!

babbyb1

What did you do to help beat the anxiety? Did you get on medication or was it a lifestyle change only? (As you can see from my screen picture, I'm not ready to show who I am yet.)

Inquiring minds who deal with the same stuff want to know! I'm just beginning the process and really not sure how to proceed with all of it.

By the way, you look FANTASTIC!

babbyb1

You're story is awesome! And I'm glad you didn't leave out the anxiety part. There needs to be more discussion about the link anxiety and poor nutrition/lack of exercise, not to mention the cycle they create. I hope this helps a lot of people.

^^^ALL OF THIS^^^

Those of us who are caught in this cycle and don't know what to do would love to know more!

sm1zzle

Repost from the motivation and support forum (for popular demand)

Hey guys I decided to make a thread about my transformation to help anyone who is in need of some motivation to get started or continuing their journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

Those Picture were taken at the age of 17 and 18 years old


On those picture I was around 350 pounds and was dealing with severe anxiety, I wouldn't come out of the house on day time cause I was too shy of my appearance and would wait night time to go grab the paper or go to the grocery store, which I would wait almost until close time so there would be almost nobody. At this point of my life my only goal was to be a pro at videogame. I dropped out of school because of my anxiety problems at 15 years old and since this moment everyday of my life was pretty much the same. I was sitting in front of my computer for at least 12 hours a day and my diet was pretty much everything I could put my hands on... Poptart,Icecream,Soda,Cookie,Chocolate Milk,Energy Drink... You get the point.

One day I realised that my life was going no where. I was wasting the best years of my life to be good at a videogame, that was insane! I had to do something about it.

I went back to school at 18 years old which was really difficult for me, just being around people was making me sick. I knew my weight was the issue and I would have to change my lifestyle in order to be happy with myself and make my anxiety go away. I started reading online about nutrition and fitness and I was hooked right away, My nutrition was the hardest thing to change. I went from eating 7000+ calories a day of junk food to eaingt 2200 calories a day of clean food. It took me around 6 months to get used of those healthy eating habits. In those 6 months i've lost around 50 pounds with nutrition alone. I had more confidence and my anxiety was slowly going away, I then decided to register at my local gym and this is when I really got result. I've lost another 90 pounds in the next 9 month and my anxiety was gone, I was doing great in school and even got a Marketing Degree(I now study Kinesiology).

We share a few similar expierences in life.

Speaking from expierence...it's so awesome when people dig themselves out of that whole and become the person they were always meant to be.

slimbettie

Marry me.

My thoughts exactly.

aaaaaaaah Ditto.

Oscarinmiami

awesome work, you are an inspiration!

harribeau2012

HURAH!! very well done to you sir :drinker:

valkaree

Amazing, congrats. Well done