Have you ever heard/read the question,
" What would you do if you could travel back in time and change
the past? " For years, I told myself that I wish I can go back
in time with the current knowledge of nutrition and training that I
have and teach myself a better/safer way of living a healthy
lifestyle. If that happened I wouldn't have had to go through the
many years of dieting and regaining the weight back . I woke up today
with the realization that if I were to have been asked that same
question by anyone that I would tell them my response in one word:
Nothing. If I didn't go through the journey of losing/regaining 100
lbs 3 times over the past 12 years, I would not have had the
opportunity to find the strength within myself to be dedicated and
disciplined to not only pursue my ultimate goal of living a healthy
lifestyle, but inspiring others to do the same.
2 Years ago Today, was the first time I
was under 200lbs since grade school. This month we celebrate
thanksgiving and as a tradition we make a post on things we are
thankful for.
Today, I am thankful for my wife. If it wasn't for
Tina's never-ending love and continuous support in everything I do,
I would not be the man I am today.
I am thankful for my contest prep
coach, John Gorman for taking me under his wing. John taught me that
with hard work and persistence one day I will become a professional
bodybuilder.
I would also like to thank Nick Boswell. At the
beginning of this year, Nick blessed me with the opportunity of
representing Complete Nutrition. This sponsorship has changed my
outlook on health and fitness - the way how you feel or your
internal health should be the primary focus of your goals and not the
number of the scale. If you take care of your body the right way,
everything else will fall in place.
Last but not least, I would like
to thank my family and friends for your support. Your words of
encouragement have been the foundation of my success. This
encouragement has motivated me to continue educating myself with a
new goal of becoming a performance nutritionist and helping others
who don't have the same opportunities that we do.
Not a day goes by that I don't realize
how lucky I am to have you all in my life.
May God bless you always and forever.
Chris Valentin Ifpa Pro
Team Gorman Athlete (www.team-gorman.net)
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