The reason I decided that I had to do something was that I lost a brother at the age of 42, my cousin at 42 and both my parents in their early 60's, all due to health related issues.  I just knew that being in my late 30's, that I needed to reduce my odds, lose some weight and start living a healthier life style.

I was talking to a trainer in the gym and he told me about MAX Workouts.  Since the workouts can be done at home with just dumbbells and a pull up bar.  I built a pull up bar, found dumbbells on Craigslist and got a fitness ball for Christmas.  I started out and gave it my all.  Anytime I had a question on what to eat or on my diet, I would refer back to the Lean Body Diet book.

My goal from the start was to increase overall fitness, get to 187 pounds and have 6 pack abs and I came damn close to doing it.  What I did gain from the program was a whole lot of increased fitness, 27 pounds of weight loss, 16.5 inches of fat gone, self discipline and self confidence.

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Before

• Chest:43"

• Waist:40"

• Hip:43"

• Thigh:24.75"  

• Arm:14"

• Weight: 217lbs

After

• Chest: 41.5"

• Waist: 35"

• Hip: 35.75"

• Thigh: 23"

• Arm: 13"

• Weight: 190lbs

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