Dedicated To A Healthy Lifestyle

by Chris Beck
(Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States)

It wasn’t too long ago that I was a sophomore in high school and like many high school students my diet consisted of Cheeseburgers, pizza, and soda. At the time I stayed in good shape from playing sports for my team and didn’t see the need to exercise and maintain a healthy diet. During the middle of my junior year after I stopped playing football, I was in search of a new hobby and interest to occupy my time. I began reading health and fitness magazines, doing research, and started an intense exercise regimen to stay in shape before track season. Although at the time I was not as knowledgeable as I am today, it seemed like a good idea and something I was somewhat interested in.

As the year progressed I began to feel better about myself, have more energy, and noticed numerous healthy benefits. Little did I know however that this would all turn into my passion that I have today. After spending the last 4 months studying abroad in Europe, I have had to change my schedules and be committed to exercise while traveling and living abroad. One thing I learned is that there’s no excuse if you really want to be healthy and in the best shape possible. No matter the situation you always have the willpower to get up and walk that extra mile, or do push ups or sit ups when you don't have access to the gym.

Right now I am still a track and field athlete in college, I exercise everyday regardless of where I am, and the schedule that I have for that day, I always find the time to create a workout regardless of where I am. I also have a diet that is as strict as anyone you will ever meet, and don’t even take that one cheat meal a week that even the healthiest people are inclined to do. Not that I recommend trying my diet and rigorous exercise routine, but it certainly has paid off as I now that I have a body fat % of 5.45%. Today I am a personal trainer, and I love to help people make healthy choices in life, and nothing is more enjoyable then seeing others improve as a result of your training and guidance.