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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When I began to read today’s post of Heidi on her blog I already knew that the video would make me cry instantly and that I absolutely have to leave a lovely comment for you lovely guys! The first time we saw the ‘Extreme Weight Loss’ on TV I was deeply impressed by this incredible man who knows exactly how to motivate people, to push them to achieve their goals, to make them smile. When Chris works with someone je truly gives everything he has to help people to get a better and healthier life, to achieve what they always dreamed about. It is so heart-warming to see someone’s passion in his eyes. When we see Chris in TV, hugging his candidates, we see that he really loves his work. Better said, it’s not a simple work like mine or my husband’s but it’s passion.
I am from Germany and I live in France with my French husband. We make sport and try to live a healthier life every single day. But the way Chris and Heidi changed my life is that simple: be happy, love what you do, fight for your dreams and be always kind to the others. Your so incredibly nice both of you, you’re a couple of gold!! As one of the ‘Extreme Weight Loss’ candidate said “Is it really possible that someone is that nice?”. Yes, it is! YOU are! Both of you! And you’re fantastic just the way you are. There are so many people out there who love you and what you do! So do we. We would love to get to know you, to go to gym together and just get more and more inspired of your lifestyle and joy we see every day!
So, please add 2 to your list!
I am 13 years old and want to thank you for inspiring me so much and changing my life. About 2 years ago, after recently starting cross country and transforming myself, I watched my first episode of Extreme Weight Loss. I had seen the previews and just watched it out of curiosity, expecting another cheesy weight loss show. But my life was changed within minutes of watching. It was completely like anything I had ever seen – about so much more than just losing weight. I fell in love with fitness and transformation and healthy living, not just to maintain a healthy body, but to live a completely healthy lifestyle – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I continue to be inspired by your amazing compassion, selflessness, and drive to change the lives of others. It remains one of my childhood dreams to meet you someday, as you have been my childhood hero. Thank you for inspiring me and please keep doing what you are doing!
Wow. That was a beautiful video, and I feel compelled to add myself to the one million (and beyond) because Chris (and yourself as well) have unknowingly taken part in changing my life. I have a lot of weight to lose, something like 300 pounds to lose and sometimes it is truly overwhelming and seems impossible. But that is the miracle of Extreme Weight Loss, I get to see people who are my size and even bigger lose as much weight as I have to. And the more people I see accomplished this, the more I feel like I can too. So far I have lost 57 pounds on my own. Chris continues to be some sort of voice in my head telling me when I’m making excuses or about to eat something less than healthy. The best thing about this voice is that it is so postive, so kind and so comforting. Unlike my own, i have a masters degree in negative self talk.
Of course I’ve never met Chris before but he means a lot to me and I truly feel that I am on my way now to getting healthy for the first time in my adult life. I might not have gotten on that path without the show and you and Chris. How can you ever thank someone enough for that??! I start with sending this message your way and wish nothing but the best for your family 🙂 #Powellpack
Definitely more than 100,000!
You’ll have to add me as another person that Chris has helped. A year and a half ago, I was 370 pounds. I’m now 210. He’s helped me even without knowing and I think that’s one of the best examples of being an inspiration. Having so much impact on the world that you don’t even know every single person you help. Watching the show or social media, I’ve learned a lot from the Powell Pack and I’m extremely grateful. I know you said that he’d like proof so I included my blog I started about weight loss so I can, in turn, try to help others.
you both have impacted many more than a million lives. By watching the show I have realized that I have to take control of my health and what’s making me gain. I wish I could leave everyone and join the show but it’s just not possible for me. So with baby steps I’m cutting out the bad food habits and making new ones but it’s only possible because your show has shown me and millions others that it’s possible. Thank u so much for everything you have done not just for me, but for the world!
Brought me to tears. I have never met you Chris in person but from the TV screen you have changed my life. I ran my first half-marahon in December and when I was training to it, I always imagined you by my said saying ‘I promise, you can do it, don’t be scared’. On my wall I put the sign ‘Each time you say you can’t, I’ll do everything to prove you’re wrong’. And I have proved myself and I am still proving to myself that I am stronger than I ever imagined. Chris Powell, if you ever get to read this, know that you have changed my life and I am grateful for that. Love you and your Family. Ania.
Although I personally haven’t struggled with my weight, you have definetly given me a desire to become stronger. You are constantly pushing yourself to achieve new goals and yet you are humble enough to ask for help. Chris, you and your family are amazing and you absolutely deserve to cross off that 1,000,000.
You centanly have changed more than one millon lives and your impact has gone way beyond the US to places like Paraguay where I live 🙂
After I found the show EWL I watched all the seasons in few days, you really are someone special with a special heart.
Chris (Heidi too) you both not only inspire but impact my life each and every day. When I was 14 I had to have gallbladder surgery little did I know a few months later I would be diagnosed with PCOS and had to be immediately put on medication, this medicine within around a years time made me gain 60 lbs. I also have problems eating I find myself forgetting, not wanting to or not wanting to make eating a main priority a lot of times I’ll only eat once a day, but with Chris’s book I am learning how to eat regularly. I live at home with my grandparents and mother, it’s hard at times since they don’t respect the way I eat or the change I need but no matter how many times I fall I refuse to fail. I plan to look into a job as a zumba instructor then later pursue a career in excercise science or in nutrition as a nutritionist or dietician. I won’t be starting my journey for a couple weeks due to being sick, but I will never quit. I am making 2015 my year thanks to Chris!