Meet Levy

Here is another great success story to help keep you motivated or to help get you started on a lifestyle of fitness.  Levy is a prime example that anyone can change their lifestyle.  He has not only completely changed his life but is one of the strongest leaders in class.  He leads and motivates not only with his words but his actions as well.  Here is Levy's story in his words.

I wish I could say my reason for changing was a medical one or because of my family and my health, but it's really not. I guess I just woke up one day and decided I should try the healthy and sexy path in life. I mean, I never considered myself FAT - just warm and cuddly. My wife and I decided to try a healthy way of life. We met Nick at our local gym and he invited us to an extremely early class in a park for a workout. That was my wake up call to my path. I was unable to walk or do much for the next three days. I was sore in muscles I had never felt before. I had always been athletic, did sports, and considered myself to be healthy. But boy was I wrong! I knew I needed this change in my life. My wife and I decided to continue going to Nick’s classes, despite the soreness and pain. We knew if we did it together, it would be easier and we could support each other. And I learned to love working out. I need it now. Nick pushes me beyond my comfort zone and makes me want to do better. He also found a way to get through my lovely warm, cuddly exterior and help me understand the real issues about eating. My wife learned to cook healthy foods that we both love and made it easier to get healthy. Nick taught me how to eat and workout, but most of all he taught me how to think and be able to adjust to the wonderful buffets in town. When I workout I always think to myself, I can't, it's too hard, why, I love being fluffy. But by the end of the workout, I'm a completely new person. My attitude is, I'm doing this and why shouldn't I. It's not easy. And it shouldn't be, or else what will you ever learn if it's just given to you. What I love about Nick is that he pushes you and makes you feel uncomfortable and uncertain about everything, but that's what we really need. He keeps us on our toes. And when we get a huge head or ego, he walks over and pops it.



Back when I joined, we didn't have all the support we do now. There were very few of us. It has been amazing to see how much Fit2YourCore has grown. We are like a big family and everyone supports each other. My starting weight was 257 lbs. I have lost over 50 lbs, I have completed many 5ks, I am able to run 13 miles without stopping, and I am considering doing a half marathon in December. I have come a long way and I love it. It is not always easy, but living a healthy life is not impossible. You just workout, give it your all, eat healthy and just incorporate it into your daily life. It just comes naturally after awhile and you feel better about yourself. I don’t ever plan on changing this way of life. It has made me happier, healthier and I feel better about myself. And, I know when I have kids, I will be able to keep up with them.

Levy Avila

Levy will run the half marathon in December and he will do phenomenal at it just as he does with everything that he takes on.  Now is the time for you to take the necessary steps that Levy did and get yourself on the fitness lifestyle.

Best in health,

Nick