From Fit to Not So Fit and Back Again

My love for fitness started early. Like most high school boys, I thought muscles were cool, and thankfully I had a fitness role model--my father. He was an amateur bodybuilder who competed on stage once while working towards his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree. His influence was part of why I became fascinated by the human body’s potential--how the right combination of weight training, sound nutrition, and supplementation could make you stronger, healthier, and let’s be honest, way more aesthetically pleasing.

For years, fitness was my passion. I lived and breathed it. But life had other plans. In 2002 I went through a particularly difficult time in my life. As a result I stopped training and gained a lot of weight. I ballooned to 270 pounds at my worst. I was not eating in a healthy manner and became mostly sedentary. I followed this pattern for many years until I had finally had enough of being sick and tired. So, I decided to rededicate myself to a fitness lifestyle and reclaim the person I used to be.

Fast forward to today--it’s 2025, I am now 54 and I can honestly say these last several years have been the best of my life. I’m healthier, stronger, and more confident than ever. It hasn’t been easy--there were moments where I wanted to quit, and days where I questioned why I started. But it’s been worth every bit of sweat, struggle, and sore muscles.

Then and now:  The image on the left of the slider captures a moment in time in June of 2016 at the age of 46. I weighed nearly 270 pounds and was wearing a size 44 waist pant. The image on the right showcases the culmination of 8 years of hard work. In this picture, I am 54 years old, weigh 205 pounds and fit comfortably into a size 34 waist pant.

I want you to know that I get it. I’ve been there. I understand what it’s like to feel stuck, lost, and too far gone. But here’s the truth: It’s never too late to turn things around. I’m not here to judge your past--I’m here to help you build your future self. I’m here to be your partner on this journey.

Can you regain your former glory? Absolutely. Will it be easy? Nope. Nothing worth having ever is. But together, we’ll make it fun, rewarding, and hopefully exciting.

So, if you’re ready to transform your life, review the Plan & Pricing options, and when you're ready to move forward, fill out an application for coaching. After applying, if you are a right fit for the program we can discuss your goals over a phone call or a Zoom video call.

Let’s do this.

Sincerely,

Brett - Body Alchemy