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Adam’s Story…What an amazing journey! I’m sure most of you have heard of the “Freshman 15”! I lived an active lifestyle duringmy childhood always having a difficult time gaining weight. Until my first year at university where my diet worsenedand I became inactive resulting in almost a 30 pound gain in weight. Upon graduation, I began my career withHilton Hotels as a Management Trainee and over the years, worked my way up to the position of Assistant HotelManager. Managing in the hotel industry was a blast, every day presenting a new and unique challenge. Theindustry was demanding with long and odd work hours. As such, the last thing I wanted to do when I got home fromwork was go to the gym. I felt as though I was time starved. I mean I had a gym membership, I just could neverfind the time to fit fitness into my busy life. My diet had never been a focus in my life, eating fast food mostly and inthe restaurant at work.About 3 years ago, I stepped out of the hotel industry to complete an MBA in Hospitality and Tourism Managementat the University of Guelph. Upon completion, I was hired to teach in the undergraduate program at the sameuniversity. It was around this time that I became sick and tired of my lack of energy and physical appearance so Icommitted to a handful of sessions with Trevor King at the Burlington GoodLife to help me get into a gym routine.This was my first introduction to personal training. However, since I didn’t see immediate results, I becamediscouraged and stopped going to the gym when my sessions were complete.Almost a year later, I reached a point in my life where I needed more of a life balance. At this point I was stillteaching hospitality management at the University of Guelph. My career had consumed me…I was alwaysstressed, didn’t feel good about the way I looked and especially the way I felt. During the first week of January2009, I sat down with Trevor and committed to personal health and fitness goals. My New Year’s resolution was tobecome athletic again. This would require a serious life change. I committed to train for 1 hour with Trevor 3 timesa week for about 6 months. I started eating healthy and for the first time in my life watched what I ate. I realizedthe importance of cardio and began using the treadmill and elliptical in the gym on my non-training days. Slowly thecardio became more frequent in the gym. Then I decided to sign up for my first 10k race. It was an ambitious goalthat I wasn’t ready for at the time (2 weeks of training) that helped me realize the joy and satisfaction living an activelifestyle can hold. I ran my first 10K in the Ottawa Marathon with 10,000 other runners in 54 minutes. Since thatrace, I have completed other races bettering my time and can proudly call myself a runner. Cardio is no longercardio for me it’s active living….it’s fun. In my spare time, I run the stairs along the escarpment in Hamilton, swim,mountain bike, rollerblade; play tennis and rock climb in a local gym. My next fitness goals are to complete atriathlon and a half marathon. .I have well surpassed my initial goals that I set with Trevor back in January. I lost 35 lbs in weight, decreased mybody fat by 10%, and increased my cardiovascular health, strength, balance, and endurance. I feel better, lookbetter and think quicker than ever before. I have transformed myself in half a year from a sluggish, overweight,depressed person to an energetic, enthusiastic, positive athlete. The best part about getting fit and living a healthylifestyle is the ability to inspire others around me. It’s amazing the impact that I have had on family and friends overthe past few months. I am continually inspiring others to turn over a new leaf and get into the gym to do what I did.I love my life and I am forever grateful to my trainer who helped me with the journey. Thank you Trevor King!