Weight Loss: Personal Trainer Success Story  

Before: 198 lbs, 35 percent body-fat

After: 162 lbs, 10.9 percent body-fat

 

"Sound body. Sound mind."

 

For Alain Glaude, this old saying had become a frustrating dream. At 39, he was unemployed, overwhelmed by debt and separated from his family. As he wrestled with apathy and depression, this shy, good-hearted guy ballooned to nearly 200 pounds.

 

The Turning Point

Just after turning 42, Alain received some shocking photos from his birthday celebration: "I had been overweight before, but never like that. My shape was like a big pear." He made up his mind on the spot. As a gift, he'd give himself a new image!

 

The decision was easy. The hard part was putting it into action. Overwhelmed by diet and exercise information, Alain had trouble finding a solution that was right for him and affordable. But the Men's Health Personal Trainer, easy to use and affordable, proved to be the right fit.

 

Slow and Steady

Sticking to the philosophy of "one pound at a time," Alain set his sights on shedding fat. He used the MH Personal Trainer to track his progress. "I hit the gym 3 times per week, starting with 20 minutes of cardio -- running, elliptical machine, rowing machine, step climbing -- to build my endurance. And I'd increase by 5 minutes every week."

 

The MH Personal Trainer plan he'd selected provided a simple weightlifting regimen to build muscle. Combined with the healthier meals from his program, he kept his energy high and cravings at bay. In a couple of months, the results were startling: " It was amazing to see how much energy I had when I didn't have to carry extra weight." On top of his normal workouts, he got outside to hike, kayak and snowboard.

 

The Results

After 6 months with the MH Personal Trainer, his body-fat had dropped from 35 percent to 12.9 percent. His waist was 4 inches smaller. He'd lost 38 pounds. But he's most proud of looking and feeling great. He has set a new goal of 8 percent body-fat, which he's confident he can reach using MH Personal Trainer.

 

The Big Reveal

Alain's transformation was so complete that his own mother barely recognized him. "I didn't tell my family about my decision to lose weight because I want to surprise them." When she finally recognized him at the airport, she said, "They don't feed you in Vancouver?" When he got home, he said, "The first thing she did was to cook big meal… and a cake!" He'd earned it.

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