When Colin Burns returned to Eastpointe Health & Fitness, he was carrying approximately 60 extra pounds and facing a difficult period in his life. After spending seven years caring for his father and then coping with his loss, Colin realized that he had stopped taking care of his own health. His health and confidence both suffered.<\/p>\n
What Colin needed was more than a place to workout. He needed a welcoming and supportive environment where he could begin rebuilding his health and getting his life back on track. In his own words, \u201cWhat I needed most was a gym that was welcoming & supportive.\u201d<\/p>\n
After reconnecting with Eastpointe and owner Paul Mazzella, Colin immediately felt encouraged and excited about moving forward. \u201cWhen I reconnected with Eastpointe and its owner, Paul Mazzella, I immediately felt encouraged & excited to get my life back on track.\u201d Paul then introduced him to Roy, who took the time to listen and create a personalized program for Colin. \u201cThat was the first real step in my journey.\u201d<\/p>\n
Julia has also played an especially important role in Colin\u2019s progress. He describes her as \u201cconsistently kind, encouraging and uplifting\u201d every time he is at the gym. \u201cHer support has meant so much to me. Knowing she is there ready to help and cheer me on made a huge difference in staying committed.\u201d Her encouragement has helped Colin remain focused and committed to his goals.<\/p>\n
Colin began his training program three months ago and now works out five to six days per week. During that time, he has lost an impressive 38 pounds – and, even more importantly, he feels amazing.<\/p>\n
Colin\u2019s determination and commitment are inspiring, and the entire Eastpointe family is proud to be part of his journey. His story has been about so much more than losing weight – it has been about rebuilding his confidence, finding his motivation and taking care of himself again.<\/p>\n
Congratulations, Colin – we look forward to seeing all that you accomplish next!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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