Couch Potato to Fitness Guru

  Former Couch Potato Starts Fitness Camp.

 

Just a few short years ago, Tom was a chubby couch potato. His idea of a healthy vegetable was serving baked beans instead of French fries.

A friend of Tom’s joined WW and lost a lot of excess baggage, This inspired Tom  to start his own program. Because Tom has a very analytical mind and loves to do research, he searched for scientific data on food, exercise and what works and what doesn’t.

This became a real passion for Tom. His wife (my sister) was very supportive and proud to see his progress. Tom began to train his body in both fitness and dietary changes. Within a couple years he was so involved he entered a nationwide fitness competition and won!

Now, Tom has such passion to help other “couch potatoes” get inspired that he became a certified personal trainer and opened his own fitness Boot camps.

 

All his participants are getting spectacular results!

 Why?

Because Tom allowed himself to follow his heart…wherever that is leading him. When Tom is leading a class, his eyes are shining, his heart is joyful and the participants are reaping the benefits of his passion.

Tom really cares and it shows.

Oh, guess what Tom does for his ‘other job’?

 He is a banker at one of the leading banks in his area.

 I feel sure that ‘following his heart’ will lead to Tom doing what he loves best, full time… helping other people become fit and healthy. I believe  he will become more and more prosperous until he can leave his boring bankers job completely behind.

 

Why am I sharing Tom’s story?

Well, he is my brother-in-law and I “knew him when”. I hope this encourages you to be open to your hearts passion when it comes knocking on your door. Try new things. You may be surprised to learn that your life’s dream is waiting…just around the corner.

So ask yourself…‘What makes my heart really  feel good”?  Take every chance you get to follow that good feeling. Throw your heart over the bar and your body will follow.

Tom does do private phone coaching. he now knows more about the way fat burns than any person I know. if you are interested email me rebecca@rebeccamarina.com with TOM as subject line and I will pass it along.

 (Click on pics to fully enlarge) See  BEFORE Pics…

Couch potato shape!

Tom, 2 daughters & my sis

 

Tom and daughter

Tom and daughter

 

 

 

 

 OK- now the After…

2009 Adventure race Tom & my sis

2009 Adventure race Tom & my sis

Fit, Happy, & Inspiring other!

Fit, Happy, & Inspiring other!

4 Comments

  1. Irina on May 14, 2010 at 9:41 am

    Amazing results!!!!



  2. Marsha Nelson,Ph.D. on May 13, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Tom,
    I believe you could put together a fabulous boot camp at El Rocio and invite TRULY interested participants to join you for a weekend.
    You have so much to share and you need to capture these folks to get their attention. Please give me a call to see what we can help you do to create a perfect venue spot to make life changes. Rebecca will let you know how wonderful El Rocio is for life changing opportunities.
    Best wishes for a long and soul fullfilling career.
    My husband, Dan Nelson, retired Golf Coach from Edinburg H.S. teaches the Low Ropes course at El Rocio and other places. This is a great way to get people exposed to moving their bodies in a team building effort.
    With Gratitude,
    Marsha Nelson,Ph.D.
    mmgamel@hiline.net
    or
    956.584.7432 Coach Dan Nelson



  3. JANI BENNETT on May 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    TOM, YOU ARE A HUGE INSPIRATION TO ME–I ACTUALLY HAVE BEEN IN THE BEST SHAPE POSSIBLE (REALLY REALLY GOOD) BUT W/NEW RESPONSIBILITIES, FAMILY, SICKNESS, MOVING, HUSBAND’S ILLNESS/INFIRMITY, MAKING ME CARETAKER-OF-EVERYONE-EVERYTHING,( “HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD”), I’VE BECOME A PLUMP MARSHMALLOW…ARGH!

    IF YOU HAVE A PROGRAM THAT WILL GUARANTEE TO HELP ME WITHIN SHORT TIME CONSTRAINTS I’M ALL FOR IT!

    BLESSINGS ON YOUR SUCCESS, JANI BENNETT

    YOU CAN CONTACT ME @ bennett@taurus3.com

    ps you look great!



  4. Diane Armer on May 13, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    You are right Rebecca, he looks real good now and so does your sister. You must be so proud of them. I’m off to do what I love best, teach a QiGong class at the beach. Thank you for the inspiration.
    Diane Armer.



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