Beachbody Results: Mathew Overcame Injury and Won $1,000!
Mathew Burgart, age 45, lost 50 lbs with P90X, P90X2, P90X3, Slim in 6, Brazil Butt Lift, and the Beachbody Ultimate Reset. He entered his results into The Beachbody Challenge and won $1,000! You can do it too.
For a limited time, with the Spring Into Health Challenge Pack, you get a year of unlimited access to Beachbody’s world-famous programs, including every fitness program Mathew used (and hundreds more!), plus a 30-day supply of Shakeology, and the support of a Team Beachbody Coach! Don’t miss out on this offer! Here’s his story in his own words…
Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?
I was always in decent shape, and looked ok on the outside, but did not have a great knowledge about food. I thought I had a pretty good diet, but in reality I did not. I was in a head on car crash with a drunk driver on a highway going 60 miles per hour. I smashed the left side of my head on the windshield which put me into a coma, and when I awoke from the coma I was paralyzed on my right side. I was not coherent when I awoke from my coma, and did not know who I was, who my family or any of my friends were, and could not talk because I had no word association. Slowly I regained mobility but was in extreme pain as both my knees were cracked from hitting the dash. Once the paralyzation started to subside, and I got movement back on my right side, the pain was incredible and the doctors told me I could never lift weights again, or work a job, as my body was too badly damaged. They told me I could not function normally in society again.
What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?
After I was released from the hospital, my mother moved me into her house again so she could take care of me. I basically just ate, slept, and watched TV. I was depressed and miserable. I kept seeing advertisements for Beachbody workouts, which made me want to workout again, get back in shape, and get my old life back. After some time, I decided to order a program and try it.3 Because I was at home, if it was hard to do any of the workouts, I would not be ashamed or embarrassed because I was by myself, and it was great that it was at my home because I could not drive and was very limited to what I could do.
What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?
The biggest challenge I faced was my extreme pain and limited mobility from the car accident. Beachbody really helped me because I could do the workouts at home by myself and didn’t have to go anywhere or be embarrassed from people seeing me in my semi-crippled state. I would do the workouts at extremely low intensity, and keep up the best I could.3 Slowly my joints started to get better and my mobility improved. As my mobility improved so did my confidence, that’s when I started to see my life being returned to me. I started to regain my life back after the doctors had basically tried to convince me that my old life and lifestyle were gone forever; but not only did it return, it was improved because of the effort I put in to Beachbody’s workouts at home, and following their health and nutrition plans.
What in particular did you like about the program you chose?
I liked the slow controlled movements and full range of movements, they really helped my joints start to get a full range of motion again and feel fluid and comfortable.
Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?
I got my full range of motion back and my joint pain is totally gone! I came from being in major pain just trying to walk, to getting in the best shape of my life. When people see me today they have no clue that I have ever had a problem with my body. When people meet me today they are amazed by my levels of strength and the things I can accomplish!
How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?
My life has changed tremendously for the better. Before starting the workout, I had zero confidence, was borderline crippled, and just watched television from the couch while being in extreme pain. Once I started the workouts I was still in pain, and my confidence was still very limited, but I started to develop goals and strive to accomplish little things. As I started to meet my tiny goals, they began to grow bigger and bigger. My confidence was really growing and my whole personality was starting to blossom. I went from doctors telling me that I could never lift weights or exercise again to actually competing in the Strongest Man Alive contest, where I was pulling semis and flipping 700 lb tires! I considered myself to be in great shape before my accident but I have increased my body 10 fold since then! Beachbody has helped me in so many ways, and Shakeology is a lifesaver. The programs also taught me how to eat really healthy.
How did a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program (such as Shakeology® or Beachbody Ultimate Reset®) support your transformation? What are the greatest benefits you gained? Did you see benefits to your energy, sleep, mood/mental clarity, digestion/regularity?
Wow! Shakeology is a lifesaver in my book! I started drinking Shakeology almost 5 years ago, and I love it and would never miss a day of it! I also did Beachbody’s Ultimate Reset three times over the past three years, and recommend that to everyone!
You can change your life, too. Take the Beachbody Challenge for the tools you need to Decide, Commit, and Succeed! Complete any Beachbody program, and enter your results for a free gift and a chance to win cash and prizes. What program are you committing to next?
†Results vary depending on starting point, goals, and effort.
3Always consult with your physician about your unique medical needs before starting any fitness program or nutrition product.