The journey to a healthier lifestyle is often more rewarding when shared. This is exemplified by Amy Lee and her husband, Lee, who embarked on a weight loss journey together, achieving remarkable results and inspiring others along the way. Their story highlights the power of support, the effectiveness of structured programs, and the importance of a positive mindset.
The Turning Point
In the beginning of 2019, Amy weighed 232lbs. Amy and her husband Lee were unhealthy, tired and overweight. Lee's story begins with a moment of realization. Weighing 300 lbs at 49 years old and standing 6 feet tall, he recognized the need for change. "I woke up and I was 49 years old, weighing 300 lbs," reflects Lee. "I was completely out of shape." A former Army man who once enjoyed 10-mile runs and 100-mile bike rides, he had neglected his health since 2009 due to a broken ankle and subsequent surgery. This led to a "downward spiral" and increasing frustration.
Adding to his concerns, an annual physical revealed elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels. “At my annual physical my doctor told me my blood pressure and cholesterol were up,” states Lee. “If I continued down this path, I would need medication very soon. On top of that, I needed to change my relationship with food."
Finding a Solution: The Fit Father Project
Driven by the need to improve his health, Lee began researching weight loss programs specifically designed for men over 40. “After the eye-opening report from my annual physical, I began researching weight loss programs for men over 40,” says Lee. “I came across the Fit Father Project online." He discovered the Fit Father 30X program, which had already helped thousands of men in a similar age group achieve transformational results. Fit Father 30X is the leading weight loss program for men over 40.
The Fit Father Project 30X
The Fit Father 30X program is designed for men over 40. This easy to follow plan has been tested and proven by thousands of men around the world. This program is amazing. I have learned a tremendous amount of information on nutrition, supplements, and exercise. “In the first month of following the Fit Father 30X program I lost 20lbs,” smiles Lee. “I feel great and I’ve completely changed my relationship with food."
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Lee found the Fit Father 30X program to be particularly well-suited for working dads with busy schedules. “The Fit Father 30X program is the missing piece for working dads with careers, kids, and busy schedules." He also emphasized the importance of community support and accountability. “I upgraded to the lifetime access of the Fit Father Project because of the accountability, the structure, and the continuous support,” states Lee. “I’m part of a community of men on the same journey to be the best man, father, and husband possible."
Shared Success: The Fit Family Bundle
Recognizing the benefits of the Fit Father Project, Amy and Lee decided to embark on their weight loss journeys together. They followed their programs, they supported one another and they each saw incredible results. Spouses see the best results when losing weight as a couple and following the programs together. If you and your spouse want to lose weight, get strong, and be healthy, the Fit Family Bundle is your answer. Fit Mother Amy started her journey with 80lbs to lose. In less than half a year she hit her goal weight.
Amy started her journey with the end goal of losing 80lbs. After just one-month Amy lost 15lbs. After five months Amy lost 80lbs. “I went from a size 16 to a size 6. I am strong now. I have defined muscles. My energy has increased. I am more alert. I am more focused. I love my results.
The Fit Mother Project
The Fit Mother Project is the sister company to the Fit Father Project. The Fit Mother programs provide a step-by-step path for women to lose weight and tone up. Each subsequent Fit Mother phase adds new workouts and nutrition guidelines to match the strength and progress made by the Member. “And I recently started Phase 4! I love sharing information about the Fit Mother Project, because these programs work. FM30X is the first sustainable weight loss program designed exclusively for busy mothers like you…"
The Fit Mother Project offers a supportive community for women on their weight loss journeys. “The community consists of real women posting about their successes and struggles. We support one another and offer advice. Unlike other weight loss plans, the Fit Mother programs will teach you how to lose weight and they will hold you accountable."
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Key Lessons from Their Journey
Lee and Amy's story provides several valuable lessons for those seeking to improve their health and well-being:
Age and Injuries Are Not Barriers
Lee was 49 years old, 300 lbs, and had multiple injuries when he began the Fit Father 30X program. He ultimately lost 110 lbs. Age, injuries, and surgeries should not prevent you from being healthy. Weight loss can be quick if you’re following the right program. Fit Fathers lose 5-25 lbs in their first month using Fit Father 30X.
Accountability and Community are Crucial
Accountability is the key to success. When you join the Fit Father 30X program, you gain instant access to the private Members-Only group. The group allows members to connect, ask questions, and support each other throughout their weight loss journey. The Fit Family is a community.
Mindset Matters
“The biggest change is my mindset shift. I no longer want to eat the bad foods that I loved before. I like eating healthy food now! “I’ve hit my goal weight and now I’m focused on maintaining my weight and gaining lean muscle. I’m so thankful for the Fit Mother programs.
Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and the FOUNDATIONS Program
After watching his own Dad lose his health and pass away at the young age of 42, Dr. Dr. Anthony Balduzzi holds dual degrees in Psychology & Nutrition from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, and is also a former national champion bodybuilder. He created the FOUNDATIONS Program. Join our 6-Week Doctor Designed Health Program. The FOUNDATIONS Program is created by Dr. FOUNDATIONS has transformed 60,000 lives! *Please know that weight loss results & health changes/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions.
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Dr.'s Perspective on Weight Management
Dr. I am originally from Hong Kong but immigrated to the US when I was six, and now I consider myself a Seattle native, where I grew up and left after college. I now live in Southern California and have been here since 2005. It wasn’t part of my plan until I started my internal medicine residency at USC in 2005 when I realized that I was being trained to refill prescriptions and “manage” a chronic condition when in reality, the cure is weight management through lifestyle change and perhaps weight management supplements. My training prompted me to look for an alternative practice and I then found a weight loss clinic at UCLA.
Dr. emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes in weight management. She shares her personal habits, including cooking at home, avoiding sugary drinks and processed foods, and focusing on functional eating.
Dr. 's Dietary Recommendations
- Stop all sodas, energy drinks, fruit drinks, anything from concentrate.
- Stop putting sugars and creamers into hot teas and coffee.
- Don’t eat the free table bread or basket of chips at the restaurants.
- You do not need the fries or potato chips with the sandwiches.
- Cut out simple sugars, refined carbs, and processed sugars from your diet. Google all the names of possible ingredients that are the same as “simple sugar” and try to minimize if not totally eliminate. We simply have too much sugar in our food supply.
Dr. 's Eating Habits
I am a creature of habit. Some would say I am boring when it comes to eating. What I trained myself early on in my career is to eat for function, not for emotions. Granted, there are times when I do find myself eating or drinking something for reasons of a situation such as a birthday celebration or an anniversary but truly, on most days than not, I eat just so I can function. The moment I get up, I must have my black coffee. And my coffee must be from freshly grounded beans and I make one cup at a time. Old coffee turns acidic and life is too short to drink bad coffee. I don’t put in sugar or cream, probably because I am from Seattle and it is sort of part of my life. Breakfast-eggs of some sort. 3 hard-boiled eggs, or egg scramble, or just microwave 3 eggs in a bowl, anything with eggs! I never eat toasts or anything with heavy carbs because it truly doesn’t fill me up, and carbs don’t hold me over long enough compared to proteins and good fats. My husband is always laughing at me because I rather go through a fast-food drive-through and get a couple of scrambled eggs over some fancy pastry at a cafe. Lunch is simple. I usually find a Whole Foods (any supermarket) with a salad bar option so I can pick what I want. My typical salad is usually a bed of arugula, roasted chicken chunks, sliced almonds, and berries as toppings. No salad dressing. No premade salads drenched in sauces. And I eat it dry. People wonder why I don’t use dressing …. Throughout the day (after my 1-2 cups of black coffee), I drink herbal tea, green matcha tea, and/or just plain hot water. Something about sipping hot water is very comforting for me. I also learned from my mother that it “cleans up” the grease from our meals. Because it is usually my husband and me, we go out quite a bit for dinner. One important thing about my talks/advice is being aware of our environment created by the food industry. My husband. We met later in life but seriously has been the only person who I look up to because of all the things I have learned through him.
Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus
Losing weight isn't always a linear process. Sometimes, despite consistent efforts, the scale refuses to budge. This is a common experience known as a weight loss plateau. One of my clients came to me back in February, telling me she was doing all the things to lose weight but just wasn't get the results she thought she should be seeing.She was: 👉🏻 tracking everything she ate down to the last calorie 👉🏻 hitting her protein targets perfectly👉🏻 had been doing a workout plan from another PT for years👉🏻 going to the gym 4-5 times a week 👉🏻 walking between 5,000-10,000 steps a day.But she STILL wasn't managing to shift the weight and get back to her pre-baby size.
In this episode, I share how I helped my client as a Weight Loss Specialist to break through her plateau WITHOUT making her go on a low-calorie diet or spend even more time exercising….and spoiler alert: she went on to lose over a stone in 12 weeks 🔥In today's episode, you'll also learn EXACTLY what you can do to break through your own weight loss plateau so you never have to waste your time, energy or effort again.You'll be able to:✅ recognise when you actually are in a weight loss plateau✅ know exactly what you can do to break through your plateau ✅ understand why you can't rely on the scales to measure your success✅ what you should expect (and ask for!) from a workout plan for the most effective weight lossHave you got a topic you'd love to know more about?
Amy's Story of Self-Discovery and Transformation
Amy’s personal narrative extends beyond just weight loss; it’s a story of self-discovery and breaking free from past limitations. The story of when my eating disorder began, and its roots in childhood.“Be not the slave of your own past.Plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep andswim far, so you shall come back with self-respect,with new power, with an advanced experiencethat shall explain and overlook the old.”- EmersonI’m halfway through high school, and I find myself hovering above this pit of piranhas with ponytails and lacrosse sticks. During freshman year the team was desperate for players. The team, made up of ‘Cayuga-Heights’ girls, needed me just when I was looking for a place to fit.I’ve always wanted what they have. Their big houses on the hill; their unique boxes, all lined up in perfect rows, are enveloped by plush saplings and shrubs. They shop at Abercrombie; they are plain - with flat stomachs and corrected smiles. They get new cars when they turn sixteen, have Cornell professors as fathers and moms that stay at home. Lacrosse was my way in, so I molded into their cracks, filling in every spare crevasse of my life with their ideals. I wanted to dive deep down into their pristine seas, but my eyes were too small, my scales weren’t trendy enough, my stomach too plump, and my teeth too crooked. I took dedicated measures to transform myself.