James S.
" As someone who has struggled with his weight for as long as I can remember (245 pound 9th grader wearing a 40 pant), I have had highs and lows, weight-wise – and many followed highs and lows in life.
When I turned 30, I had worked hard to get into shape and had a public sector job that allowed me the time I needed to exercise. However, not long after I turned 30, my father’s health took a bad turn that, for the next three years – until his death, left me as the person who was responsible for coordinating his care, handling his finances, managing his home, business interests, etc., and I lost much of the time that I had devoted to exercise and let my eating habits slip as a result of stress and time constraints. And the weight began to creep back on. The next year, I went back into the full-time practice of law which again impacted my schedule, my exercise commitment and my eating.
In early 2009, a health assessment had confirmed what I had not wanted to see (my scale had a thick layer of dust on it) - I weighed in at 267 pounds – my highest weight ever. And I couldn’t wear 98% of my pants – in fact I bought a handful of larger-sized pairs that I wore the heck out of and larger suits and shirts - “to get me by”. A few months later, Dad passed away and I was left with a void in my life.
I took some time to think about what was the most important thing I had to deal with – now that more of my time was my own again. I made the decision that I was going to get back on track to a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle – not an easy feat with for someone who has a busy work life, a myriad out of work commitments and happens to love good food.
One of the first things I learned dealt with what I needed to do to get my eating back in check – watching sugar and carbs that quickly convert to sugar and cause insulin spikes – and cravings. That is when I started with Ryan Jaworski. It’s been a trip of ups and downs for sure – the holidays can be times of gaining weight. Also, periods where work ramps up can be rough. However, through all of it, I have worked out regularly and worked on my eating, taking Ryan’s advice who is good at pushing me to work harder. He also understands the needs of someone with a busy career – and is always flexible and supportive.
Three years later, I am in the 200 –205 range at 7% body fat, wearing all of my clothes and feeling better than ever.
I’m grateful for Ryan’s dedication and asset of skills."