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 inspired me to not give up on my journey to lose weight and I’m 70 lbs into that journey with about 40 or so left to go for my goal. I’m work in progress but the impact that his caring and commitment to help others be healthy through EWL, etc is such an inspiration. Continue to be dedicated to the cause! Heidi, you are so inspiring as well! Powell pack power!
Here in Quebec, we see your tv show in french translation. Even if I don’t know you personaly, let me tell you that you change my life. You inspire me (Both Chris and Heidi).
You are inspiration. Thank to promote health and fitness !!!
What a beautiful video! You have BOTH impacted my life and my husbands life in such a positive way. My health journey actually brought me to a career as a Health Educator where I now also get to inspire others towards lasting change and I love to recommend your book. As a Health professional it is one of the ONLY books I feel comfortable and confident recommending because I know it gives quality information and all the necessary components! My husband and I got to witness an Extreme Makeover reveal and meet Chris. We were blown away! It ignited a spark that changed our lives, ultimately leading to career changes for both of us. Thank you for who you are and the commitment you have made to changing lives. Both of you.
Chris and Heidi,
You both have inspired my wife and I to get healthy and live a more active life. Because of this change in our mind set our children’s lives will be healthier then ours was, so that’s 4 more people right there!
Thank you for all that you do!
The Dassatti’s
Ive never met Chris, (or heidi) he doesnt even know i exist. However i do, and i am a better person because of him. I have followed him and have taken him on my journey of weight loss and becoming the person i want to be. I read and follow online and take the advice that he gives to others and take it as if he was talking to me. I look up to the you, the Powells, very highly because even when life is hard you still put a smile on and keep pushing and keep going. Thats extremely commendible! I have lost 126 lbs, went from no being able to walk up the stairs to running marathons. Being depressed and stuck in horrible a relationship because that’s what i thought i deserved because no one else would love me, to finding an amazing man that loves and respects me who i get to marry on April. All of this happened because i was able to follow and look up to my hero Chris Powell ! ! You will never know the impact of the greatness you are. You have touched more lives then you ever will be able to count. People you don’t even know have had there lives touched because of you. I hope that one day i will be able to thank you in person, and can cross that off my bucket list. However if that never happends, i hope you understand the ripple effect that you have caused and know you have most definitely changed more then one million lives. You have changed mine!
Chris definitely needs to mark 1,000,000 off!! He has inspired and motivated more than he will ever know.
I’m number 5,000,000 at least! I couldn’t forget Chris even if I wanted to (which I don’t). I swear at him (lovingly) each and every morning when I roll out of bed and do squats, lunges, pushups, crunches, bicep curls, chest presses etc… I moan and groan and huff and curse him (endearingly) 5 mornings a week…like clockwork. And when I’m done, I thank him. He’s the angel that sits on my right AND left shoulders, he never lets that little devil (I hate that guy) win when it comes to what I should and DO eat. He walks beside me (not in front or behind me) every afternoon when I get on my treadmill a shred the heck out of this fat that has consumed my body. he holds me up when it hurts and encourages me to step outside of my comfort zone. He’s my trainer and he’s with me always because that is what good, no, AMAZING trainers do! Thank you Chris, as my journey continues, I know you will be with me every step of the way!
Thank you Chris and Heidi! Even though we’ve never met, I feel that my life has been impacted and changed by both of you. Since I started watching EWL in May (I know, I’m behind the times! Thank goodness for Hulu) I am down 25 pounds with only 8 more to go until my wedding. You have inspired me to make healthier and happier choices. Heidi, my goal as I look forward to hopefully becoming a mother is to be more like you. Healthy, happy, honest and hardworking. Thank you both!
You have both made a definite impact in my life. Thank you for all that you do.
Chris and Heidi you two have been a huge inspiration to my husband and myself. We have been watching EWL from the beginning. I read other comments of people saying they have never met you guys but feel like they have known you their whole life’s – it is so true. You both are so generous, down to earth and very forthcoming. Thank you both for everyone you have helped and will continue to help!