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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Chris has been an inspiration to me through the Extreme Weightloss show. My son and I enjoy watching it each week that it is on. It has helped me to recognize the normal ups and downs in my own weight loss journey and that I don’t have to let temporary setbacks become permanent roadblocks to where I want to be.
My son is 13 years old. He is adopted from Guatemala and has struggled with his weight for several years as it seems to be that he is genetically an endomorph. I have tried many times to help but he would only lose maybe 5lbs and put it back on within a month. He began watching all of the old seasons of Chris’ show on Netflix and he got very serious himself about wanting to drop the 30 lbs he needed to, as at his last yearly physical he was now borderline diabetic.. He began his journey Aug 28, 2014 and to date has lost 19 lbs. We only “maintained ” through the holidays but he is ready to go hard at it again to hit his goal and maintain it. His greatest desire once he loses weight is to get a 6 pack. Thank you Chris! I’m pretty sure my son has watched every episode in Netflix and he thinks you are amazing!!!!!
I have been encouraged by both of you on the TV show! Taking the next steps I read Choose to Lose and started my transformation. I have lost 40 lbs so far and lowered my BP significantly! I have also started serving better meals to my daughter and teaching her the importance of healthy choices. Now my girlfriend is getting on board and is 2 weeks into her transformation after reading choose more lose more. So that is at least 3 people positively touched by Chris and your family. Thank you for sharing your story and your life with us. It has helped us for sure.
I have watched Chris help so many people on Extreme Weight Loss. Each and every show is inspirational. Not only does he help acheive weight loss goals, but he focuses on the mind and spirit as well, and that is where the true battle is.
I am still working to lose my 60 lbs. and watching the show gives me the push I need when I want to give up. I keep some shows on my DVR just for that purpose.
It is easy to focus on the people in front of you, but it is difficult to know what impact you are having with something as big as his show! you don’t have the direct feedback! So Heidi this is a great idea and thank you both for what you do!! Chris you have helped more than you will ever know!!
Chris and Heidi – you are both such a blessing and have been such an inspiration to me. Though I am not close to my goal, I know I can do more and am one step closer with each positive choice I make. Keep up the good work!
Wow. This post brought so much joy to me today. Thank you Heidi for posting it! I have watched Chris and you change so many lives over all of the seasons for EWL. Every time I watch the show, I think to myself that I can change my life too. In December, I started my own journey to get healthier. Every time that I am on the treadmill and I think it is too much, I hear Chris’s voice telling me to not give up. I hear that voice telling me that I am bettering my life for all of my students and for my future family. After four years of smoking, I quit at the beginning of November of 2014. I think that was the catalyst of what I have began to see.
Thank you for everything that you and your husband do for everyone every single day! You are truly changing lives for the better and I think that Chris does deserve to cross off that 1,000,000. He may not help all million in person, but he helps me in spirit and that counts!!
Because of Chris I found someone to do a weigh in with me every 3 months. I weighed in yesterday for my first 3 month result and had shed 39.4 pounds. Thank you for inspiring me to get healthy. Today I decided to run on the treadmill instead of walk and surprised myself by running 3 miles. Im currently at 205 and hope to drop 30 more pounds by my 2nd three month weigh in.
You are a true inspiration Chris. Everyone can be an ordinary person but it takes a person that is willing to give their lives for others to make an extraordinary person. You are Extraordinary!!!! You encourage people and allow them to feel beautiful!!!!! You are someone kids can look up too I am 19 years old and have looked up too you since I was 10. You are defiantly one in a million!!!! “Be all that you can be” You are defiantly all that you can be and so much more. Praying for you and your family!!!! Keep up the good work! Inspiration is a part of who you are!!!
You both are an inspiration in so many ways. An early episode of EWL where Chris said: ‘Action conquers Fear’ hit me deeply and has become my Mantra through many difficult times. It is currently on my bathroom mirror as a reminder. Don’t lose sight of why you do this and don’t allow it to consume your lives either. Balance is so important!!!!
Heidi, your video for Chris was beautiful! You have changed my life! Your clients have changed my life! And your dear Chris has changed my life. I love watching your show and in turn went and bought Chris’s latest book.
The Incouragement your show provides is reinforced Ten fold in the book. I finally found the strength to walk into a gym and start my transformation. My incredible husband bought me a years worth of personal training. I was blessed with a young man who showed me so much compassion and encouragement. His knowledge and dedication to me has given me a new life. Now my husband of 39 years trains with me. So you see… You both have changed two more lives. Thank you from the bottom of this fifty eight year old heart… I am stronger then I have ever been, mentally, emotionally and physically. My change has created a change in my entire family and it all started with Chris! Thank you