It’s never too late for us older Guys and Gals. I am 61 years old and have many of the usual afflictions typical of other men my age, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Type II Diabetes, largely to do with being overweight and a sedentary lifestyle. In addition, I had a hip replaced in 2013 and Rotator Cuff surgery on my right shoulder from an old hockey injury.Read
In February of 2015 after being notified of my Type 2 diabetes blood sugar count rising despite my modified diet its seemed I was destined to have to increase insulin dosages from the maximum daily oral prescription to possibly have you use more dramatic solutions.
At this point, I was feeling pretty down about my worsening condition as diabetes can be a declining proposition. I guess at that point I thought I would take the advice of my doctor and the Diabetes Clinicians and get off my ass in an attempt to fend off later life immobilities.
I considered joining one of the many fitness clubs in the area but in the back of my mind, I was worried that I would drop out of the routine necessary to have a measurable impact and change in my life. After several weeks of searching, I was introduced to Amanda and PPT. Immediately I felt at ease and after going through an extensive interview, setting goals and objectives, we began.
My objectives were around increasing to substantial levels, my cardio activities as well as overall strength training with the end goal of reshaping my body, losing some weight that would give me the profile I was looking for, and finally to feel better and more energetic.
The first few months were tough and many times I felt it wasn’t possible, three times a week didn’t seem enough, but Amanda kept re-assuring me that she could see improvements, physically and mentally. I had an appointment with my Doctor coming up 2-3 months after I began my program and blood work was necessary as I was constantly being monitored. To my surprise and excitement, the results were almost unbelievable. My blood pressure had dropped to normal levels for my age, my blood sugar was down to the point where we cut the dosage in half and my cardio had helped both my energy level and stamina and other critical markers.
Since then I have increased my stress loads, strength training, endurance, cardio and my enthusiasm for health. My attention to my diet is much better, and yet, I can still occasionally indulge in some of life’s guilty pleasures. All in all, PPT and Amanda’s staff have given me the confidence and support to continue my physical fitness well into the future, maybe into my 80’s.
My wife too has benefitted from PPT and is on a regular fitness program, Thanks to Kristina, Jessica and of course Amanda for believing in me/us.