Prior to joining the competition, PJ was not in a good place physically or mentally.\u00a0 \u201cMy blood sugar was uncontrolled.\u00a0 I was eating carbs and sugar in abundance, had regular mood swings, and felt awful from not getting any physical activity,\u201d PJ explained. \u00a0\u00a0PJ was suffering from depression and fatigue.\u00a0 He was having trouble \u201cbouncing back\u201d to the \u201cold him.\u201d<\/p>\n
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PJ knew he needed something like this to get him motivated again. Even though he is retired, and finances were an issue, PJ decided to invest in his health and leverage the assistance the Eastpointe Team.\u00a0 \u00a0PJ joined the challenge with three main goals.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PJ immediately felt inspired and encouraged <\/strong>after attending Katy\u2019s nutrition meeting and being introduced to the trainers.\u00a0 Although his weigh-in was alarming, he was focused on changing the results.\u00a0 He went to the gym for training 4-5 times a week for the first 3 weeks and then, after feeling so great, began going 5 days a week!\u00a0 PJ never thought he would love going to the gym again, but now \u201con my days off I miss it!\u201d\u00a0 He says that even though his coordination is not the best, the trainers showed patience, support, and understanding.\u00a0 \u00a0His eating habits have changed dramatically based on the very tangible information provided by the Nutritionist.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Upon completing the six-week challenge, PJ\u2019s diabetes is in a very controlled state. His doctor says at this rate, he will be able to come off insulin all together.\u00a0 A bonus is that his arthritis doesn’t hurt and the swelling in his joints is basically gone.\u00a0 PJ lost over 18% of his body fat; 12-14 pounds of pure fat, increased muscle by 3 pounds and mentally feels the best he\u2019s ever felt.\u00a0 PJ\u2019s mood, energy and overall attitude have changed dramatically over the past couple of months.\u00a0 He is not experiencing depression or fatigue any longer.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s nice when people compliment me on the changes; not only physically but in my overall personality as well.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Initially, PJ only intended to do the 6-week challenge, but he was so impressed with the program that he was able to find the extra money to continue his training program.\u00a0 He is beyond excited to continue this journey and even more motivated now than when he joined!<\/strong><\/p>\n