By: Chris Gates Like many people, Greg didn’t struggle with losing weight. He struggled with keeping it off. Over the years, he had successfully reached a healthy weight several times. The problem wasn’t whether he could lose weight. The problem was sustainability. Every time life got busy, routines slipped, old habits returned, and the weight […]
By: Chris Gates Brad knew he needed a change, but like many busy adults, he struggled to figure out where to start. “When signing up for Chris’s scholarship program, I was hoping to get some kind of baseline for training and getting my body back to where I wanted it to be,” Brad said. “I […]
By: Chris Gates Dan came into coaching at a transition point in his fitness journey. After spending roughly a year and a half focused heavily on marathon training and completing two marathons, he found himself in excellent cardiovascular shape, but noticeably lacking strength. At the same time, life had become busier. A new office-based job, […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 167. How Dan Lost 65 Pounds as a Busy Dad — and Built a Life That Works By: Chris Gates When Dan reached out in June of 2025, he was at the heaviest weight of his life. He was tired, uncomfortable, and out of breath doing everyday tasks. As a full-time […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 165. From Burnout to Balance: Ryan’s 80-Pound Transformation By: Chris Gates When Ryan first started his 1-on-1 coaching journey in 2022, he was living a life that many parents and busy professionals will recognize. He cared about his health. He wanted to be consistent. And he genuinely wanted to feel strong […]
By: Chris Gates When Jeff and I first connected, he’d already lost some weight, but he still didn’t look or feel the way he expected. Gyms felt intimidating. The scale played mind games. And the old “all-or-nothing” approach kept creeping back in during travel, busy seasons, and social events. He was looking for better results, […]
By: Chris Gates When Nate first reached out for coaching, he wasn’t a beginner to fitness. He had a solid understanding of lifting and nutrition, but only in the context of long gym sessions and a routine that wasn’t quite sustainable long term. As a busy dad balancing work and family, he needed a new […]
In this episode of my podcast, I’m joined by my client Ben, who recently wrapped up one-on-one coaching and saw the most consistent, successful progress of his fitness journey so far.
Justin came to me with a common struggle: he had been battling with weight gain and feeling uncomfortable in his own skin. And by the end of his coaching journey, he dropped 24 pounds and got on the path to better health and fitness.
My client, Matt, made an unbelievable transformation, and I want you to hear his story.
While he lost 35 pounds and dropped nearly 7 inches off his waistline during coaching, Matt also developed habits that are allowing him to avoid the yo-yo dieting struggles he experienced in the past.