Hello from VA

mitchnva63
mitchnva63 Posts: 3
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
Hi my name is Mitch and I am 46 years old with three beautiful daughters. I am Virginia born and bred....lol.
I have been I guess what you call a "Gym Rat' since 1992. I took off about 6 months from the gym and got lazy. Next thing I know I had put on almost 30 lbs, mostly around the mid-section. My job requires us to have a health screening...in that time they said my cholesterol was high, I had high blood pressure, and I was overweight, even for being muscular. I knew I had to change.
I had enrolled in a school earlier to be a personal fitness trainer and now I felt...like uggghhh.... but I am now on track. I passed my exam to be a personal fitness trainer and boxing fitness instructor. I am back in the gym, I am working my way toward my goal of a lean 185 lb. Each day is a challenge but the more I workout the stronger and better I feel. My lab work shows that my cholesterol and bp are normal. Everything came back great.
I find each day a challenge but I have set my mind on my goals and slowly but steadily I am getting there. I hope to meet friends on here that we can encourage each other. I have found that is a vital tool.
My long term goal is to work as a weight loss specialist and help others maintain their goals.
Well...it's a journey that is worth taking so I am on the road.
So hello from VA and God Bless.

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  • DanOhh
    DanOhh Posts: 1,806 Member
    Welcome to MFP, Mitch! You've found the right tool to get you back on track.
  • msciccone1
    msciccone1 Posts: 288 Member
    Hi Mitch from VA! Welcome :flowerforyou:

    I am also from VA and joined about 2.5 months ago and this is definitely the right website to get you on track. Looking forward to motivating each other :bigsmile:
  • khskr1
    khskr1 Posts: 392
    Welcome from Williamsburg! :) This is a great place to stay on track...or help you get on the right track. It's always here when I need it!
  • cobygrey
    cobygrey Posts: 270 Member
    Welcome, from Martinsville, VA!! This is a great site.

    Nice GUNS!:wink:
  • bombus
    bombus Posts: 44 Member
    sounds like you're making great progress and you've come to the right place for mutual support and encouragement. Good luck on meeting your health and fitness goals :smile:
  • tiptoe6
    tiptoe6 Posts: 68 Member
    Good luck!
  • mrsako
    mrsako Posts: 7
    Hello and welcome the UK

    I am new here aswell, its been a fantasic place for help and support.

    Jayne
  • mitchnva63
    mitchnva63 Posts: 3
    Thank you so much for the encouragement!!!! I look forward to meeting some great friends who will inspire me and I hope to inspire as well. :smile:
  • mitchnva63
    mitchnva63 Posts: 3
    Thanks for adding me as a friend!!! I appreciate the support!! :smile:
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