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’ve been struggling to lose about 40 lbs for several years now. A combination of depression and physical health problems often convinces me I can’t work out because either I feel like my body can’t handle it, or I’d rather lie in bed and cry for two hours instead. I watched a few episodes of Extreme Makeover today and then walked four miles because, if those people who weigh more than double what I weigh can make it through those extreme workouts, I think it’s safe to say mine can handle walking for an hour despite how crappy I feel. I imagined how pathetic Chris would think I was that I’ve given up so many times because I let my body, which fights the changes I need to make, win over and over again. I’m going to continue trying to do that, and hopefully it’ll allow me to get rid of these 40 lbs and achieve the body and life I’ve seen as basically unattainable for years. I know it’s not much, but I hope it counts toward your one million. Thanks, Chris and Heidi!
Heidi,
You can add two more to the count. My husband and I had a very different weight journey from one another. My husband was always battling his weight from a very young age. He was not taught healthy habits and often over ate to the point of discomfort. I was also not taught clean eating by any means but I was always very active and very slim. When we got together my husband had just lost a lot of weight. But moving in with me and my hamburger helper cooking, and then sympathy eating with me through 3 pregnancies and my husband found himself heavier than ever before. We don’t actually know what he weighed but our digital scale went up to 350 lbs and it couldn’t weigh him. At this point when he would go to sleep and sleep on his side he would actually cut off his own circulation to his arm and this would wake him because it hurt. I was 28 and we had three small children and I was certain I would be a widdow by the time I was 30. My figure wasn’t perfect but I was still a healthy weight. We started watching Extreme Makeover Weight Loss and eventually after a few episodes my husband bought Chris’ book and started following his diet. This meant I had to change how I cooked for oyr family and be a part of his journey. A few times my husband actually posted questions on Chris’ Facebook page and got answers. It made his day and he was glad to know the Chris you see on tv is real and not just a show. We’ve had to mix it up along the way to get past plateaus but my husband is now down over 110 lbs and looks AWESOME. We do programs from bodybuilding.com now and fitness and clean eating is just a part of our daily lives. It has brought us closer together and I don’t worry about being a young widdow anymore. Thank you for busying your lives to give to other people. I don’t know what number that makes us, but I’m sure with all the untold stories it’s well past one million.
Chris,
Count me in as one of the MILLIONS that have felt the positive impact of your life as a transformation specialist and a decent human being. I have always struggled with my weight. As a former chef, food has had a huge influence on my body and mind. When the scale read 298 lbs (last January 2014) I knew I had to do something about it. I took the first 6 months of the year to prepare my mind and set up tools so that I could keep the promises I was making to myself. I read articles and watched your videos about transformation. I made a mind map with all the tiny choices I would make to take a step toward health. A friend bought me a Fitbit to record my steps. I carefully laid out my goals. And when all these preparations were ready, I began.
I have lost 58 lbs since then. I walk everyday. Three days a week I swim and bike. I feel wonderful! Also amazing is the reaction of my family and friends: they are losing weight too and have adopted my phrase – “I am taking a step toward health!”
Every day isn’t perfect. I have days when I struggle. Those days I always turn toward your books, your videos and your webpage. It seems that watching your enthusiasm motivates me to continue my journey.
It won’t happen in one year for me, but I know I am making a life change; healthy habits that will stick.
Thank you, Chris for your gift to me.
Maria
There’s no other program that motivates me more while I’m working out on my treadmill than Chris’ show – he has certainly positively impacted my life and led me to amazing changes!!!
I say cross off 1 million! As an active duty Servicemember for over 22 yrs, I can honestly say you and your wife motivate me DAILY to push past my comfort zone. I use your book and TV Show to prove to my Soldiers that they can do so much more than they think they can. You BOTH are Awesome!
Since June I have managed to lose 45.5 lbs, and I need to lose another 142.5 lbs to reach my goal. I recently hit a plateau though, so when looking on the web to see how I could handle this I accidentally came across videos on Youtube of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition. I had never heard of the show! How I had never heard of it I’ll never know, considering my husband had actually worked on a home for Extreme Makeover Home Edition….so you’d think I’d have known of the Weight Loss Edition, but sadly, I did not. Well, I started watching the videos and Chris’ attitude inspired the hell out of me!!!! Just watching him made me realize that I could do this too!!! So, I ordered his book, Choose More, Lose More for Life and I am reading it right now. I know this will help me through my plateau and help me lose weight much better and much easier than what I have been currently doing, and I am VERY happy about that!!! I also watch the videos EVERY DAY to keep me inspired and get me motivated!! It helps soooooooo much!!! I’ve never been so motivated by anything before, it’s AWESOME!!!! I can’t wait to dive into the carb-cycling program, along with the exercise programs that he has laid out in the book! Yup, best thing I could have ever done was find out about you and Chris! Thank you so much!! 🙂
Chris has inspired me immensely. I am a police officer in Massachusetts. Its easy to get discouraged when you see so much negativity from day to day. Its easy to fall into the trap of unhealthy habits to self-medicate from a tough day. I started watching Chris’ show and became so inspired to turn my life around. Although I’ve always had a passion for helping people, I’ve noticed in the past year or so that I had become negative myself. The negativity had overwhelmed me. Although I have always been a skeptic, I became mistrustful and cold to others. After watching Chris (and you Heidi) I had a renewed vigor. I started to believe that there really are people out there who genuinely care for the well being of strangers. People who are willing to put their time and effort to pick someone up when they’re down. I started going back to the gym. I started lifting weights again. I got stronger everyday. As I got stronger, I wanted others to be stronger, to be healthy. My attitude on the job had changed. I became more patient, more understanding, more empathetic. I honestly caught myself, once or twice, thinking…”What would Chris say?” when dealing with a challenge. On days when I don’t want to work out, I pretend that Chris is parked down the street with video surveillance to see if I’m honoring my commitment! I want to thank you and Chris. Thank you for giving me back my passion. My passion for health, my passion for fitness and most importantly my passion to help others. It has made me a better cop and a better person. You are both amazing people and I can’t wait to see how many more lives you can change. You can add me to the list. I will carrying this inspiration with me for the rest of my life.
Hey there guys,
You can add me to your tally. Your show impacted my mind and your book totally got me 30lb down. 20 lb to go. Feeling good about the new year.
Thanks!
Heidi and Chris Powell…I know my partner and I both really want to get healthy. We struggle because it seems everything revolves around money. Together I want to lose 200 pounds! I love watching Extreme weight loss but Im not so sure we would want something so…..public? Yet I know we would love to chalk 2 more off that 1,000,000!!! Can you help us?
Hi Ruth: Help is on the way! Check out Chris and Heidi’s carb cycling program in their book, “Choose More, Lose More for Life.” The book contains their complete nutrition and exercise program, and it’s the same one they use on the show. It will teach you everything you need to know and do to achieve your own transformation! Learn all about it here: https://heidipowell.net/9060/how-to-begin-your-transformation-journey-step-by-step/. You both can do this!
You’ve touched my life. I’ve lost 57 lbs so far and I have about 70 lbs to go! 🙂
You’re a wonderful, loving human being.