As Good As Gold
By bstewart • Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Fittest Executives|
And get fit they did. While they’re still working hard on their fitness fortitude, these three individuals have made a healthy amount of progress. Check out their success below, and then get inspired by their trainer, Mark Fuller. BRENT FOX, 38 How have you enjoyed the program? Getting in shape has felt really good. A bunch of us at work signed up for gym memberships at the same time. We all go to the gym together, and it is much more enjoyable to go with a group than it would be to go alone. For some reason, knowing that someone else is feeling the same fatigue and having to occasionally stop and rest to avoid losing their breakfast makes me feel better. When I hit that same wall, I know I’m not alone. Without this support group, it would be easy to look around the gym and feel like you’re the only one who’s not in great shape. How has it affected other areas of your life? The changes have come slowly as I have gradually lost weight and gotten in better shape. I haven’t been mistaken for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s younger brother yet, but I still see the results in many areas. I sleep better. I experience less fatigue as I walk around convention shows. I need a little less sleep. I also have two sets of growing twins. I often have to carry the youngest set, and despite the fact they are getting bigger fast, I’m still able to keep up. What’s been the “high”? The further along I go, the more results I see. It’s always rewarding when other people notice and comment on the fact I’m loosing weight. The changes are more apparent to those I don’t see on a regular basis. Although my real goal is to get in better shape so I feel better and have better health, it certainly helps to know others can actually see a difference. What’s been the “low”? I had to go on a couple of business trips since I began. I try to find places to workout, but that isn’t always possible. I also have to eat out on these trips and often the food is really good. When I do this for an extended period of time I can feel my progress slipping. The good news is while it takes a long time to get in shape, it also takes a long time to get out of shape. As long as I don’t make a consistent habit of eating poorly and missing workouts, I can only do so much damage in a week or two. Did you hit your goal? I’m happy with my results, but I was hoping for more. However, I don’t think I’m done. I still could do better at watching what I eat and push my workouts a little more. Even with my current efforts I continue to make progress, so I expect to be in even better shape in another six months. TERRI LAWRENCE, 32 How have you enjoyed the program? I really enjoyed the program. It was fun to see what Gold’s Gym had to offer. What’s been the “high”? The best thing that has come out of this opportunity was to see the options available through the gym membership. What’s been the “low”? I would have to say the migraine headaches and symptoms that exhibited themselves when I exercised more strenuously on the suggested workout program. But with a few modifications, it was great. Did you hit your goal? I was able to achieve my goals and feel comfortable in a swimming suit during the summer. I’m now able to find things in my closet to wear without feeling worried about the way it would fit. I would like to continue to tone up and lose a few more pounds, but I’m feeling great. NORM WILKINSON, 36 How have you enjoyed the program? I enjoyed it! It was especially nice that Mark spent some time with me to explain the basics of this program. The thought of “working out” was always somewhat intimidating because I had no idea what to do, where to start or how to track my progress. I am definitely not a fitness expert now, but I do understand some of the basics. I am thrilled with the results that 30 minutes a day has brought. How has it affected other areas of your life? I can’t say the program has drastically changed my life, but it has made my life better. The biggest area that has improved is my energy level when playing with my four girls. I don’t get winded like I used to, and if I do, then I know how to push through for a few minutes so that my body will adjust to the situation. What’s been the “high”? The biggest high that came from being in better shape actually came while being lazy. My wife and I were cuddling on the couch watching a movie and she noticed that my belly was no longer a mountain. Another high was when I took my 12-year-old out on the motorcycle and she said, “It is getting easier to reach around you!” What’s been the “low”? The low wasn’t where I expected. I thought that would be in the physical challenge of working out. In reality, it wasn’t so much a low but a challenge — finding (or making) the time to work out. With four kids, a wife and a loaded schedule, this was the toughest. Did you hit your goal? While most goals are specific and measurable, in this case mine were vague: Be skinnier and know more. I have definitely become more educated on fitness in general. I definitely hit my goals! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAGAZINE ONLINE Share |
In our Spring 2009 issue, we introduced you to Brent Fox, Terri Lawrence and Norm Wilkinson — three local executives who signed up for our “fittest executive” contest sponsored by Gold’s Gym.bstewart is
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