It started this past September when my size 44 (waist) pants were getting snug. Either I start buying larger pants, or get into shape. After a couple of weeks of debating with myself I decided to get into shape. I joined Custom Bodies Fitness and my first work out was on Sep 26th, that was when I stepped on the scale for the first time and was sadly surprised that I weighed 277 pounds, the most in my life.
That was the most I had ever weighed by 40 pounds. At first I was going to the gym 3 days a week, but the harder I worked the more I enjoyed it. In a few weeks I was going 6 days a week.
Yes I have time; I am retired and 64 years old. With my 65th birthday in March I had a perfect goal to aim for, to hit my goal of losing 70 pounds by my birthday. I was aware my food intake was out of control and worked on that too. I logged ALL the food I ate every day and made it a rule: no cheating. I would only be cheating myself.
By my birthday, I had reached my goal and lost 71 lbs. I was happy to have achieved my goal, but knew that I could do even better. Today, I am proud to say that I am down to 185 pounds! My body fat has decreased to 20% and my waist size is down from 44” to 34”. Per my Dr.’s orders I am also completely off of the 3 medications I was taking to regulate my blood pressure and cholesterol.
Yes, I still come to the gym 6 days per week; this is part of my maintenance program along with a better diet. Two areas I am working on are maintaining my current weight and body definition.
I thank the people at Custom Bodies Fitness for all their help and support. Dave, Bob and Tony along with the rest of the staff have always been there with encouragement and positive suggestions to keep me focused on my goals.
Again thank you.
~Max Kaldenberg
News Update: Max’s doctor has taken him off all 3 of his blood pressure and cholesterol medications!