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’m going to admit something that probably isn’t the nicest thing…I used to watch EWL and other weight-loss shows to motivate me never to ‘let myself go.’ I was never really considered overweight, but I struggled with body image issues and always thought that I was fatter than I was. I became obsessed with restricting calories and exercising, but always beat myself up if I skipped a workout or ate too much of an off-limits food. I was unhealthy, even if medically I still weighed in as normal. During my workouts on the treadmill, I would watch EWL and tell myself that if I stopped my behavior or got off-track, that I would turn out like your clients. However, something about the show always made me second-guess my thought process, and eventually helped to turn myself around for the better. On the show, Chris is always talking about an internal transformation, and how you need to learn to love yourself on the inside and accept yourself for who you are if you had ever wanted to change for the better. Chris made me realize that I needed to open up to my real struggles with my identity and body image issues if I am to ever be happy with myself. Well, I’m glad to say this, but after a long journey of self-reflection, I truly do believe that I have transformed; I’m a nicer, more understanding individual to others (and most importantly, myself), and through Chris and Heidis’ books I’ve come to understand the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. I now watch the show and cheer on the successes of your clients and empathize with their struggles. I eat right, I exercise right, and I feel so much better for doing so. I’ve gained 20 pounds, but I look so much healthier (and am still a normal weight!) after losing the negativity in my life. And I most definitely couldn’t have done it without the Powells. Thank you!
Add one more to the count. Chris – and the people he has helped – have been my #1 teachers when it comes to the possibility of breaking through old patterns and pain and committing to living a life of love and health.
I served 20 years in the US Army, and I suffer from many emotional and physical pains. When I retired in 2012 I was stuck being almost 40 pounds overweight. That might not seem like a lot to some people, but I’m not that tall, and extra weight, is still extra weight. I have watched BL since its first season, but it wasn’t until I started watching EWL that my mind was affected. Sure I love the physical changes, but its the emotional changes that have inspired me the most. Watching Chris, and now Heidi, really empathize with each person pulls at my own discomforts. I have since lost 10 pounds, and I feel like a better person. I still have my fears that can overwhelm me at times, but I know now that those feelings won’t last. Thank you Chris and Heidi, for encouraging us to cleanse our lives from the inside out!
This is amazing – thank you so much for posting your story! And congrats on those 10 lbs gone – you got this!