“I Couldn’t Believe the Scale”

^†Results vary depending on starting point and effort. Jimi is an independent Beachbody Coach.

Meet Jimi R.! He participated in The Beachbody Challenge and won the $500 Daily Prize for December 24th!

Tell us about your life before you started the program. How did you feel about yourself and your body?
My confidence was at an all-time low. I didn’t want to go out in public. For the first time in my life, I had back rolls. Overall, I was embarrassed of what I had become. My health was also not up to par as I was also sick quite often. My diet was up and down. I’d eat healthy one day, and the next I would be eating an entire large pizza by myself.

What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformation journey?
I saw the culture that Beachbody produced. I loved it. I saw what my Coach was posting and it inspired me. I printed out his before and after picture and brought it with me into the basement where I worked out. I wanted to be part of this team that produced positive results.

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?
My greatest challenge was the peer pressure from those around me to live an unhealthy lifestyle. I attend many events and social gatherings. Poor food and beverage choices constantly have surrounded me. I just learned to know that my end of goal of looking and feeling great was a better option than drinking 4 craft beers in a night.

What in particular did you like about the program you chose?
I live a busy life between running two businesses. Time is never my friend. I LOVED Focus T25, because I could commit to 25 minutes (plus 3 for the cool down) every morning. As long as I just focused on continuing, I would be done with the workout before I knew it. Pretty soon, I was wishing the program was longer, because I was enjoying it so much.

Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. Which achievements are you proud of?
I am proud that I lost 40 pounds. In fact, I honestly couldn’t believe the scale. I asked my wife if our scale was broke and then triple checked it still. This was the first time in my life that when I went on vacation, I felt confident when I took off my shirt. I wasn’t trying to suck in my stomach or hurry up and put on my tee shirt to walk around.

How has your life changed since completing your Beachbody program?
I feel great! The confidence I have is amazing. The only downside is I need new pants and shorts. If I don’t wear a belt, my shorts completely fall off of me. I’ll take this option any day though, compared to where I used to be at.

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 chance to win cash & prizes.