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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You can definitely count me as one in the million! I am 7 months into my transformation, and Chris has been a huge inspiration.
Chris you are very inspiring. You changed my life and got me eating way healthier. We exercise regularly. You are an awesome person. Don’t ever get down on yourself. God loves you and your family. Ed
My passion is training. I am almost done with earning my undergrad, and very excited to enter the field. I already wanted to be a trainer before I saw Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, but seeing Chris interact with the clients made me want to train even more. Seeing him work with them and all the raw emotion was amazing to see. The impact he made on each of their lives by helping them achieve incredible change was truly inspiring. I pray to be able to bring that same joy and pride to clients I work with in the future. Thank you, Chris! You’ve been a wonderful inspiration.
THANK YOU FROM AFRICA
Chris and Heidi
behind every successful man is a great woman
i have continuously watched all seasons on youtube of your courageous and genuine work and yet you stay calm and cheerful.one episode you said “stop making excuses and lose that fat”
indeed it changed me .I am from Zimbabwe but i think your love and compassion crossed all boarders and keeps on spreading .God bless you Chris
Chris and Heidi have impacted my life for the better! I, as so many other people, loved watching the show! The thing that actually made me start my journey was a diet bet you put on in May. Ever since then I have been on my journey to change! 60 pounds down and about 20 to go! Both of you are so motivating! I hope one day to run into you guys( I live in the SE valley) to thank you!
Chris & Heidi
I can’t begin to describe how the two of you as a team inspires me to be a better, healthier person, and most importantly, a healthier mom. I struggled for years with my weight. It created a distance in the relationship I was in and also affected every aspect of my life. I was ready to remove all mirrors in my house because I could not stand the reflection. I would sit on my couch and watch EWL and cry, wishing I could just have an ounce of motivation that seemed to radiate from the two of you. Eventually, I found that motivation from being so disgusted with myself and the realization that no one could lose the weight for me. As weird as it may sound, as I would run or do 500 sit ups in my living room floor, I would imagine you Chris hovering over my shoulder pushing me and giving me the motivation to push harder. I lost 90 lbs during that time in my life and even after another pregnancy have kept the weight off. I still have goals for myself, but I also love the me that I have become. I just want to thank you and Heidi for the wonderful team you make and the motivation and inspiration that helps me push towards my goals. I believe with my whole heart that you have greatly surpassed that goal of 1,000,000! You may not have personally met them, but I know you have inspired tons of other people just like you did for me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
Oh it’s definitely over a million. EWL has millions of viewers who have been inspired by the show and Chris’ ability to show people that they have what it takes to break out of the shell they’ve been living in.
I was wondering though how you quantify the number of people you’ve changed.
Cross that number off buddy.
I have been so inspired by Chris! I am not an obese or overly unhealthy person, but watching his shows, and the impact he has on people’s lives inspires me to be healthier for my family and myself. We love your work Chris!!
Every time I watch EWL, I am inspired to be a better person to myself, a better person to others and I am reminded that there are some wonderful amazing people in this world and Chris is one of them! Consider me part of his 1mil goal. 😉
The thing about Chris is that he is so real!!!! I enjoy EWL a lot! And it truly has inspired me. After 3 pregnancies, 2 babies, the stress and the weight gained, i am on my journey. I order Chris’ book and it is on the way here as we speak!!! Keep inspiring, Chris!