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I began with a nutrition regimen of iced honeybuns, Mr. Pibb (usually 2 - 3 cans a day), pizza, ice cream, and chips galore. My exercise program was well respected in the industry. It was 4 steps to the Playstation, and 4 steps back to the couch. Flexibility exercises included reaching for the remote and some more chips. I was very committed to this regimen. But one day, I was playing football on my playstation, and I threw an interception. Being upset, I threw the controller, and when I went to pick it up, I looked down and my feet were nowhere in site. I saw my belly and asked, “Where did this thing come from?” I was closing in at almost 300 lbs. Let me make this story short. I jumped on a fitness kick, learned more than I could ever imagine, and dropped 75 lbs in 6 months doing it the right way... nutrition, proper diet, and exercise. Once I got certified as a personal trainer, I dropped another 30 lbs bringing the total to over 100lbs. I have kept the weight off since 2003, and yes, I treat myself to ice cream and pizza... just not like I used to. What does all of this have to do with you? I have been in your shoes if you are battling weight issues. It can be so frustrating! Even if you do not use a trainer, I urge you to really make a change RIGHT NOW. Don't let anything get in the way. The feeling you get when you win the weight battle can’t be explained in words alone. It’s a huge accomplishment! It will literally change your life! Don't procrastinate. Talk to your physician and get started, and no, don't wait until Monday. What is up with the Monday starts?? What is your goal? I set a goal of losing 50 lbs. by vacation time. I beat that by 25 lbs. Whenever I got discouraged, I kept looking at that goal I wrote down on paper. Don’t ever give up! Write down the reason you’re going to change, write down a target date, and go after it relentlessly, with nothing getting in the way.

Mike Whitfield holds 2 certifications as a fitness trainer and is a certified fitness nutrition coach. He has been featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the AJC online, as well as the West Cobber magazine. He is known for his humor and has been named by his clients as a "fat loss wizard". Mike enjoys getting his clients fast results with his effective exercise and nutrition programs.