A P90X Success Story!
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This week's Sexy in SLC says he hasn't always been sexy. Read how he went from a soft-shelled sweetie to hard-bodied hottie in the following Q&A.
We don't think you looked bad in your "before;" what made you want to change your body?
I was an athlete in high school and had been in pretty good shape most of my life, but somewhere between undergrad up till this last March I let myself fall into a rut of unhealthy eating and partying too much. I was always tired, unmotivated and felt "ugh" all the time. I also got random chest pains, and that scared me because I was only 25.
How would you describe the you in your "before" picture? In your "after" picture?
The me before can be described by the following list: Lazy, unmotivated, ate out four to five times pre week, drank way more than I should have, depressed, had just gotten out of an unhealthy relationship, didn't like the person I saw in the mirror -- inside and outside. Those were just a few things!
My "after" me is a total 180. I love life, am excited for the future, motivated, am in the best shape of my life, love what I'm doing, have a love of helping people.
How long did it take you to get in shape?
I committed myself to the P90X program. In 90 days, I lost 27 pounds and 12 percent body fat. I started on March 8, 2009 and haven't looked back.
What was your workout/diet plan?
I used the P90X program, which includes its own nutritional plan. I followed the nutrition plan semi-religiously and got awesome results. I wonder what would have happened if I followed it harder. The workouts aren't easy, but breaking bad eating habits is even harder. You have to really want it with P90X. It's serious, but fun!
Tell us how your life has changed.
My life has changed dramatically! Problems I used to have in the past went away as I started to get into shape. I used to have chest pains and back pains -- they're gone now. I used to be chronically fatigued, irritable, and moody (but wouldn't show it). Now I have more energy and the desire to do more and want more in my life. The program taught me discipline that I badly needed. I've been able to translate that discipline into other areas of my life and have had success because of it.
What advice would you give to someone who's feeling like they're not in shape?
Get off the couch and move! Find something -- anything -- that works for you whether it be biking, hiking, rock-climbing -- maybe it's P90X! It doesn't matter because when you start moving, you start burning calories and start telling your body to produce more energy. I find a lot of people saying they don't have the energy to workout. I felt the same way in my "before" photo. The key to having more natural energy now, I realize, is to give your body an excuse to produce more energy (i.e. workout) and feeding your body right (good nutrition). Finally, know that every day you choose to exercise and eat well, you're becoming more healthy, more energetic, more motivated, faster, stronger, more flexible, etc. That alone should be motivating enough. Health and wellness isn't a 90-day thing, it's a lifelong thing. Cheers to a New Year and hopefully, a new you!
Brian Hin is now an Independent Team Beachbody Coach and sells P90X, as well as other Beachbody programs.
This week's Sexy in SLC says he hasn't always been sexy. Read how he went from a soft-shelled sweetie to hard-bodied hottie in the following Q&A.
We don't think you looked bad in your "before;" what made you want to change your body?
I was an athlete in high school and had been in pretty good shape most of my life, but somewhere between undergrad up till this last March I let myself fall into a rut of unhealthy eating and partying too much. I was always tired, unmotivated and felt "ugh" all the time. I also got random chest pains, and that scared me because I was only 25.
How would you describe the you in your "before" picture? In your "after" picture?
The me before can be described by the following list: Lazy, unmotivated, ate out four to five times pre week, drank way more than I should have, depressed, had just gotten out of an unhealthy relationship, didn't like the person I saw in the mirror -- inside and outside. Those were just a few things!
My "after" me is a total 180. I love life, am excited for the future, motivated, am in the best shape of my life, love what I'm doing, have a love of helping people.
How long did it take you to get in shape?
I committed myself to the P90X program. In 90 days, I lost 27 pounds and 12 percent body fat. I started on March 8, 2009 and haven't looked back.
What was your workout/diet plan?
I used the P90X program, which includes its own nutritional plan. I followed the nutrition plan semi-religiously and got awesome results. I wonder what would have happened if I followed it harder. The workouts aren't easy, but breaking bad eating habits is even harder. You have to really want it with P90X. It's serious, but fun!
Tell us how your life has changed.
My life has changed dramatically! Problems I used to have in the past went away as I started to get into shape. I used to have chest pains and back pains -- they're gone now. I used to be chronically fatigued, irritable, and moody (but wouldn't show it). Now I have more energy and the desire to do more and want more in my life. The program taught me discipline that I badly needed. I've been able to translate that discipline into other areas of my life and have had success because of it.
What advice would you give to someone who's feeling like they're not in shape?
Get off the couch and move! Find something -- anything -- that works for you whether it be biking, hiking, rock-climbing -- maybe it's P90X! It doesn't matter because when you start moving, you start burning calories and start telling your body to produce more energy. I find a lot of people saying they don't have the energy to workout. I felt the same way in my "before" photo. The key to having more natural energy now, I realize, is to give your body an excuse to produce more energy (i.e. workout) and feeding your body right (good nutrition). Finally, know that every day you choose to exercise and eat well, you're becoming more healthy, more energetic, more motivated, faster, stronger, more flexible, etc. That alone should be motivating enough. Health and wellness isn't a 90-day thing, it's a lifelong thing. Cheers to a New Year and hopefully, a new you!
Brian Hin is now an Independent Team Beachbody Coach and sells P90X, as well as other Beachbody programs.
(Courtesy photo) Sexy in SLC Brian Hin's 'before' photo.
(Courtesy photo) Sexy in SLC Brian Hin's 'before' photo.
(Courtesy photo) Brian HIn's sexy 'after' photo.
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