Transformations
"It Has Changed My Life"
Joining the ChrisFit family has changed my life. For three years I had passively watched my wife enjoy the benefits of precise weight training, clean nutritional practices, with a non-judgmental, fun group of friends and a sincere desire for me to join her in a healthier and happier lifestyle.
I excused myself from this journey by having no time, too much stress, obligations with others, the perception that I could do this on my own and a belief that when things finally slowed down I would do something about my personal health and wellness.
As I anxiously climbed those sixteen steps I figured I could get this over with and get out with at least ten reasons why I could not return. It didn’t matter that I had not had a doctor’s visit in over five years even though I was approaching fifty or that my blood pressure and cholesterol required medication that I swore I would never take. I could comfort stress with food, take care of the needs of everyone, and complain that I was far too tired to do anything but dent the corner of the couch and relax with work on my lap.
Incredibly, those sixteen steps, a rower, and the personal touch of skilled professionals actually become a seminal moment that “changed my life” in a way I never believed possible.
Since joining ChrisFit my entire life has changed. Instead of planning when I was going to eat the big stress relieving meal of the day, I plan three balanced meals, high in protein, cognizant of the effects food has on my life. ChrisFit has changed the “what” I eat and the way I look at food. This is possible because it became very clear to me that as hard as I exercised, I could never out train a bad nutritional plan.
After forty-eight years, I lifted my first weight at ChrisFit. Working with a trainer, I can now deadlift over 300 pounds, squat over 200 pounds, and press over 100 pounds. I have never been injured, never want to miss a day, and can’t wait for my next challenge. These results have “changed my life” and would have only occurred with the journey up those sixteen steps to ChrisFit.
I have made great new, fun, non-judgmental friends who never care what you do, where you work, or how you arrived. They only encourage, care, and celebrate the hours of hard work you share together.
My doctor, who I had to reintroduce myself to, called my physical results, including blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and flexibility, “AWESOME!” My physical and mental health have never been associated with awesome until I joined ChrisFit.
ChrisFit changes lives because of the client centered, nutritional, fanatically cleaned, well organized, cutting edge training practices expected by the leader, Chris Tybor. A good leader also surrounds their organization with skilled, highly competent partners. Steve Decker is an incredibly motivating, knowledgeable, encouraging nutritional and physical technician. Since I have begun working with Steve, he has personalized a plan that maximizes my results, motivates my mind, and safely has taught me to do thing I never though were possible. At ChrisFit everyday, every time is a personal training time.
The family that works at and trains with ChrisFit have changed my life. The facilities are continuously being upgraded, new equipment is added seemingly weekly, and the family continues to grow. ChrisFit has changed my life. I am grateful, thankful, and can’t wait to get there tomorrow
Mark Laurrie
Member since August 11, 2010
KRISTEN'S TRANSFORMATION
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Trying to stay healthy (not just thin) has been a series of battles
over the past 20 years - and losing most of the battles became
routine. Recently, after two kids and six years of really letting myself go, I decided that enough was enough and I had to do it for my family and myself. I couldn't keep up with the kids and was tired all of the time - probably from starving myself or eating tons of all the wrong foods. Once I started at the gym, I began to feel better and have more energy, but the weight wasn't coming off. I quickly became discouraged and felt like I was spinning my wheels. Then I signed up with Chris and things changed immediately. Literally, within the first week, I saw a physical difference in my body and a major difference on the scale. He taught me the right way to eat and exercise so that I could get to a happy and healthy me. Since starting on my journey, I have lost a total of 42 lbs and many sizes in clothing. (I am not sure what my biggest size was because I only bought size XXL). Now, I am a size 10-12 and feel fantastic…and I can actually fit into a size M! Probably the most important thing that Chris has shown me is that I can eat healthy, find time to exercise, work full time, have a wonderful family and not lose my mind! Thanks Chris - not just for how I look, but for how I feel and for the changes to my entire life.
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ANOTHER FANTASTIC TRANSFORMATION - SUE L.
Last December, I’m embarrassed to say, I weighed in at 180 lbs, down 17 lbs. from my all-time high of 197 lbs. I was also taking Lipitor for high cholesterol. This December, I weigh 142 lbs. and I am no longer taking Lipitor. My percentage of body fat has decreased from the obese range to a healthy range. I’ve gone from a size 16 to a size 8. It took me from January of this year to May to reach my goal.
Although I had been working with Chris and had seen improvement, I realized that I was at a plateau until I took responsibility for my part in this weight loss process. He had already given me the tools and opportunities to be successful but until I committed to following his nutritional plan I was sabotaging the work I was doing in the gym. After I committed to following the diet plan, things started to progress. Throughout, Chris kept close tabs on my diet and made adjustments based on my progress.
Chris also laid out what my cardio workouts should be. This also meant an introduction into the world of “interval training.” I knew each week that I would hear the same question “Did you do your intervals?”
I have also been weight training with Chris. During these sessions, he challenges me to do more than I thought I could or would have done on my own. I’m sure I wouldn’t have achieved the same results without these workouts. And then there’s kettlebell class which usually leaves me “sucking serious wind” but also seeing results.
I appreciate Chris having patience and not giving up on me until I was able to get my act together and meet my goals.
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TRANSFORMATION OF KAREN C.
I have been training with Chris for 3 months. He listens to your concerns and designs a program of diet and exercise that helps you achieve your goals. He is truly happy for you when you achieve those goals. Chris has a great personality and is always happy to answer any questions and guide you through the program every step of the way. His kettle bell class is an hour of total body exercise and I look forward to it every week. It is very energizing and really produces results. His confidence in me has given me confidence in myself. Training with Chris has helped me get much faster and noticeable results than I could have ever imagined. He has taught me a lot about nutrition, and a few new tricks at the gym that I am grateful for and will use for the rest of my life! Thanks Chris!!!!!!!
So far, with Chris' guidance, confidence and knowledge, I have shed 30 pounds and I have lost almost three full sizes in clothing. His guidance and advice have been invaluable, and I give him my highest recommendation.
TRANSFORMATION UNDERWAY...
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February 2008, I joined the gym with a 3 month membership. In early March 2008, I went on vacation. When I returned to the gym 1 week later, I noticed a new face at the gym. It was obvious by his sweatshirt that he was a trainer. He started to approach me as I was on the thigh machine, my heart was pounding, what the heck is he going to say to me????? Chris introduced himself and asked if he could show me an exercise that would be much better than the machine. Of course, (I was dying) after doing a few lunges and some squats, I could barely walk out of the gym that day. The next time I saw Chris I asked about the training and signed up. I had only planned on training with him for 10 sessions. It is coming close to a year now and I am still working out with Chris twice a week and love every minute of it. He is the most encouraging and caring person I have ever met.
I have lost over 20 lbs and 2 sizes in clothing. I have learned so much valuable information from Chris, proper eating choices being key. Chris has done so much for me. I wouldn’t be where I’m at today if it wasn’t for him!!!! I believe I am the happiest with myself I have been my whole life and feel the best I ever have and it is because of Chris. Thank you so much Chris!
ANOTHER SUCCESS STORY...
I was so depressed, un-motivated and unhappy with my body-image that I realized it was time for change. I have been in and out of more gym doors than you can imagine... then after many discussions with my family, and hearing their opinions about how I shouldn't bother joining the gym because it would be a waste of money I decided to change my life. I joined the gym and saw the signs about personal training and I realized that was what I needed to be successful. I called up Chris and there I was with my first appointment. Though it was a quiet start (I didn't talk much for many sessions) I have learned to love working out and changing my overall lifestyle. Before beginning this endeavor with Chris I weighed my all time high of 251 lbs. As I looked ahead it seemed like an impossible task before me.
Since
starting training in February 2009 I have lost 40 lbs and gone down 4 pants
sizes. Now don't get me wrong it was hard work! But with Chris' guidance and
support he was able to help me through my ups and downs. Thank you so much
Chris! NEW UPDATE:
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