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 and Heidi, you are my favorite people in the world whom I’ve never met! I am so inspired by EWL, the Powell Pack, your relationship, and your commitment to your passions and to your family/friends. You helped inspire me and my husband to follow our dream of opening a Krav Maga studio in Seattle! (kmseattle.com). We have been open for nine months now and it has been an amazing journey. The best part is the community we’ve built – our awesome members and instructors. I am positive that Chris has impacted >1,000,000 lives. It would be my DREAM to meet either or both of you! Much love from Seattle!
I remember first seeing Chris way back in the documentary with David Smith and it has been a joy to see how he has grown and impacted so many today. I’m a figure competitor and while I don’t have a lot of weight to lose, you still inspire me in the way you are dedicated to helping others, your zest for life, your message of self love and health and continuing to empower so many people. Please know that you have both inspired and changed the lives of so many, in more ways than you can imagine. Much love…
You guys are amaking and since watching your show you guys have inspired me so much. I have recently become a certified fitness trainer I love your motivation to help others and I hope that I can one day be an inspiration to others just like you two. Keep doing the great things you are doing. I know you have helped more the a million people in so many ways. Keep up the great work.
Heidi,
You and Chris inspire so many people and I know you will read a million comments that express that but I have to chime in.
My fianc?e and I look up to you guys in so many ways. We are both personal trainers and own a small studio in British Columbia Canada. I met my fianc?e because he started out at my very own personal trainer and changed my life.
As I mentioned we look up to you two in so many ways. Mostly because of the way you treat the people you work with. Not like a paycheque but like the people they are. I joined my fianc?e in this career because his passion was contagious. The ability to help people reach their goals is awe inspiring and very humbling. And we strive to help people change their lives like you two do everyday.
Beyond the business side of things I admire you so much in how you are with Chris and how you speak of your own troubles. It can be hard to be the partner of a man adored by so many and I can only imagine when you add the spotlight into the picture.
I could go on and on about how you and Chris not only inspire us with what we do but also who we are but we would be here all day. I just wanted to say you can add some more people to that number because we really do look up to you. Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us.
What an awesome tribute! Count me in the One Million! I’m sure it actually far exceeds that number because Chris and Heidi, you are both inspiring people every day!
My transformation started 4 years ago. I lost 92 lbs of fat and have kept it off but most importantly, I am able to be the person on the outside that I feel I am on the inside. I am now a personal trainer and get to help others on their journey. Ewl and your examples have kept me going in my difficult times. I am a faithful supporter of both of you. I think your reach is far greater than you can imagine.
Thank you to both of you! For years I have tried to lose weight and its been a struggle I started at 230 and now weight 194, I feel lost sometimes and I was feeling at my lowest a couple weeks ago when I thought nothing else was possible, that I had tried everything! I came across your facebook page and Heidi’s and have seen the amount of people you have inspired and motivated. I bought your book and I now have a new perspective on life and how to go about my weight loss journey. I guess What I needed was hope and guidance and although Chris you don’t think you have reached your goal, there are so many people that you have inspired and motivated to reclaim their lives- me included! So thankful for you:)
Just finished reading Choose More,Loose More. Even though i went the WLS route I still want to live a healthy lifestyle. I have started carb cycling today. I have 25 lbs to go to goal and I know that with working Chris’ workouts and sticking with carb cycling I will be able to get there. Thank you Chris for all of the insight you provide in your book and through every transformation you do.
Hi! Im a 25 year old girl from Sweden that have been watching the show the past year and everytime it gets me. I’ve been in a bad place for the most of my teenage years and a year ago I was still in a really bad place. I drank alot, I was smoking and I did smoke alot of weed. My days were all about smoking, drinking and hanging out at my couch. I hated myself and I hated life so much that I lost myself completely. I used to do sports when I was a kid and i loved it and when I think back at it I think my depressions came at the same time that I stopped training and started to party with my friends instead. I made my family scared for me, they were disappointed and they did everything they could to make me stop but I just ran away from home or swore at them. Something I regret more then anything… Then my grandfather died and he was my bestfriend growing up, it broke my heart and my life got worse. But one day I woke up and decided I needed to change my life or it would all be over and since then I’ve made so much progress in only one year. At the same time I found the show and when I saw Chris with that big smile, believing in people that had given up, pushing them towards a bigger goal, helping them to find themselves again and find the motivation they needed to change their lives, it made me realize that I need to start to work from the inside and out, I still watch every show I can get hold off here in Sweden. Today a little more then a year later i run every morning, I workout every day, I do yoga, I eat healthy food, I’ve stopped smoking and drinking and most importantly I’ve been working with myself. Im happy again, I can see a future ahead of me, Im spending alot of time with my family, Im going to start studying again and hoping to work in health and training when im done with school. And today I signed myself up for two track events this year. And I just have to say that Chris Powell was the biggest inspiration for me all this time, I love you guys you are amazing people.
Your show is the best and I wish you all the luck!
Chris and heidi-
I am currently a deputy sheriff out on disability as a part of ptsd. I have a wife and four kids. I didnt turn to alcohol or drugs. I turned to food. Getting to over 370lbs on a 5’11 inch frame. I gave up on life. I hired a nutritionalist who has helped before i knew about you guys. Ptsd kicked my butt and i quit the nutritionalist and went back to food as i hadnt dealt with the real issues. Now i am seeing a therapist and have read your two newest books. Been doing the turbo carb cycling. Im down to about 327lbs. I have a ways to go and i know its not easy but your motivational comments on facebook and your books definatly make it much easier. I want to thank you for being what i needed when i was at rock bottom. Dont get me wrong i have had my ups and downs but the changes i have made make it easier to get back into the swing of things. Thank you for doing what you do and having a passion to change the culture one person at a time.
John meeker