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Ryan,
Against all odds (and in the midst of some non-believers), you rose to the challenge and succeeded . . . in a major way. Chris and I couldn?t be any prouder of you than we are today. And I must say, as your body shrunk, YOU grew as a person.
You have taught us all (and yourself) that there are NO excuses.
Like I have told you MANY times, you have and will continue to inspire others to be the best they can be. Chris, myself, and the rest of the Powell Pack are grateful for the incredible time we got to spend together and for the memories we were able to create.
It was an honor to be a part of your journey ?.
We love you, Ryan!
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I actually watched this show, I don’t usually because I cry through the show. The transformation was amazing. Even more so Ryans all out determination was awe inspiring. He really did show us there are no excuses. I just hope that I can use his inspiration.
This story just blew me away. What a huge inspiration and such great motivation. Even with his disability he never once let that stand in the way. He never gave excuses, he is truly a person to really look up to. I am doing a 90 Day Challenge and one of my own personal goals is No Excuses, so this story was huge for me. Showed me that I can truly do anything I believe in and put my heart to.
This story has kicked started my life again as a healthy person again in life after being sick for a couple of years. Ive made excuses for a while now and have gradually gained more and more weight after seeing Ryan’s story I have turned my life back around. Just in the last couple of weeks I have lost inches and am training a friend of mine at a near by park and my apartment. My friend has already lost over 10lbs. Ryan reminded me of the person I used to be that no matter what life’s situations do not have to stop you in your tracks. In fact it can bring you to over come other issues and become the person you are supposed to be.
I was really inspired by this episode…if he can ride a bike with one arm, what’s stopping me from conquering my weight problem? One thing that I took away from it is that I shouldn’t use protein shakes as my go-to as much as I have. Pretty scary.
This story is the ultimate lesson in not letting excuses, challenges or fear keep you from achieving your goals and reaching your full potential!!
Ryan truly makes me wanna get up and move! If he can do it, I can do it! You, Ryan and Chris give me true inspiration to get healthy for my family <3 love you guys!!!!
Ryan has a great spirit and an amazingly positive attitude. His transformation has been my favorite so far, and I can’t wait to meet him with you and Chris in Toronto next month!
Loved Ryan’s story. He is such an inspiration. I cried when he rode his bike.
What a great transformation. Ryan kicked but and when he fell down he got back up. I thinks what you and Chris teach is very important for everyone to know… a transformation is more than losing weight. Its more about taking control of your mind.
This was an amazing episode and you are all coming to Toronto, Ontario Canada in August and I am going to see you! Am so excited!!! Can’t wait!! thanks Heidi and Chris for inspiring so many people including me!!