I think I am more excited about this post than I have been of any in quite awhile. To be honest (and maybe TMI), things have been a little rocky over here for the Powell Pack. We have let the busyness of life get in the way of so much?most importantly our relationship. And we both notice it. I came across this gem of a video from two years ago at the perfect time. It reminds me of all the amazingness my husband is. It reminds me of his vision, his passion, his love, his compassion, and his contagious attitude. It reminds me why I am so lucky to call him mine.
This video was a surprise from me to Chris at a party we threw in 2012. Little did Chris know, I had a tattoo artist there ready to help him cross off some of his Roman numerals. Watch the video to see what I am talking about?
To date, Chris has crossed off only through 100,000. While I personally feel he has made a much bigger impact than this, I must know in the comments below who feels Chris deserves to cross off the 1,000,000, signifying One Million Lives positively impacted. Chris refuses to cross of the million until he has proof?let?s prove it to him!
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I was first introduced to Chris while working out at my local YMCA. I was on the elliptical and wanted to give up. I felt like the road was long and I would never reach my goal. After watching extreme weightloss at the Y I am hooked!! I look forward to watching and bing inspired by the next season! Although I have yet to meet my weightloss goal I have ran three half marathons and am signed up for three more this year. Nutrition is a constant struggle of mine. I have bought the most recent carb cycling book and can’t wait to read it! Yes, Chris has impacted my life! Xoxo Danie
He can add me to the count! Chris’ message told me that my weight loss journey had to be an emotional one. He impacted me without ever meeting me.
Chris is the reason why I found something to actually help me lose weight and keep it off after both my kids. I’m still on my journey and have a long way to go but I’m following the plan in his book to get me there. He is truly a god send and I feel he has changed my life by simply showing me what to do by helping everyone in his show and his books being out there and available. I thank him for that ?
The work that you are both doing impacts so many lives. While you may never see it or have proof that over 1 million lives are changed, I would bet that you have changed at least that over the course of your work. Since following your blogs/FB pages and watching the shows and doing the workout videos, I’ve changed my attitude about getting healthy. Granted I have a long way to go, but I do hear Chris’ voice in head in my when I’m working out .. “we don’t quit, take a break and get back into it”. These words push me in my daily workouts. Last year I ran my first 5K and I think this year I will make it at 10K. I started out last year unable to do a swing up … now I’m doing at least 40 with twists for part of them. All because of Chris’ inspiration. The workouts have helped, I’m down a clothing size and feeling strong. I can run up my stairs without getting winded. I would probably be further along on my journey if I’d change more eating habits and stick to the carb-cycling, but I am not there yet mentally. I know how to do it, I know what to do, and I think about it daily I just need to do it. I will…baby steps. So, has Cris (and Heidi) made an impact in my life … absolutely. Thank you for all the work you do, it’s not easy putting yourself second, which it sounds like you do a lot (I’m guilty of that too I see the signs). Take time for yourself and give yourself credit. What you do matters. We are listening, you are changing lives everyday.
Count me as one of the million. I have lost 50 pounds of the 80 I need to lose thanks to Chris. I love his book, the show and both your blogs. Thank you Heidi and Chris!
You’ve inspired me!!!!!
I’ve watched Extreme Weight Lost since it started and think that what the two of you do is amazing. Everyone has their problems, I can’t imagine living the busy life the two of you have and raising a family. Working an 8-5 job is crazy enough for me. In 2012 I decided I was tired of being fat since then I’ve lost about 60 lbs. and have about 80 more to loose. It’s a slow process but I’m just happy to be going in the right direction. I’ve been going to the Gym since the beginning of 2014 but started off 2015 working out with a personal trainer. She is awesome.
For anyone out there like me who doesn’t think they are healthy enough to work out with a personal trainer….. You are. They will become your best friend and push you to do things you would never think you could do.
You can count me as one of those million-plus lives that have been affected! For a long time I watched your show and was just so impressed by Chris’ genuine kindness and love towards people. He has something that no other celebrity trainer that I know of has – that heart of gold that is mentioned in the video 🙂 After I gave birth to my son and realized that I needed to do something to make those extra remaining pounds (about 20 of them) go away, I wondered what to do. A friend of mine mentioned reading your book, and I figured if I was going to put my trust in any celebrity trainer out there to help me get fit and healthy again it would be Chris. I read the book and did the carb-cycling program and was able to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight – yay! Not only did I lose those extra pounds, I learned some important information about how to stay healthy and fuel my body the good things it needs to function the best it can. I am now in better shape than I was before having my son, and exercise is now an integrated part of my life – running in particular. I’ve signed up for my first half-marathon in June and I can’t wait to crush it!! Chris (and Heidi!), even though you don’t know me, thank you for playing a large part in helping me be a healthier and happier mama 🙂
1 million seems low! Viewer that watch the t.v. show average 3.5 million! Everyone getting inspired in some way or learning something new or seeing that changes can be made to improve what they are already doing. Before I started watching the show I had already lost 75 lbs still every show helps me get re-inspired! My girlfriend that struggles more then I ever did with her weight it gets her going and seeing it makes her believe she can do it. if anything every viewer get a little inspired! So cross off 3,500,000!
Count me in!! I love you guys… and can Chris pleeeeeeeeease grow his hair again? Love it longer on top like that!! 🙂
You have changed my life just by being who you are and an example. I have had 2 babies in the past 2 years and am at my heaviest. Just by watching your show and following you and Heidi on social media, you ignite a light in me to be a better me. Thank you.