Achieving fitness and sustainable weight loss can feel daunting, especially when the journey starts near a 400-pound milestone. For one man, reaching that point was the wake-up call he needed to make a lasting change.
Johnson Coitino’s scale first hit 300 pounds when he was in his 20s. He had always loved sports as a spectator, but wasn’t physically active himself. In his mid-30s, Johnson’s sedentary lifestyle continued because his job as a construction manager didn’t require regular heavy-lifting. And the meals Johnson craved most were heavy and fatty, a combination that led to additional weight gain.
For 15 years, he’d buy gym memberships, but he never worked out for more than a month. Johnson felt self-conscious in large, crowded gyms, and he didn’t have a workout plan or any knowledge about fitness or nutrition. Eventually, he’d always return to his old habits, and his weight continued to creep up. When he reached 380 pounds, Johnson’s doctor warned him he had early signs of fatty liver disease. Johnson was also experiencing excruciating lower back pain, and an MRI showed a herniated disk. His doctor recommended weight loss.
A rare trip to enjoy an out-of-town wedding was a turning point for Johnson. His airplane seatbelt didn’t fit properly, and he felt humiliated when he had to ask for help from a flight attendant. Then, in one of the few vacation photos he’d taken, he reflected on his true size and realized he needed professional help to lose weight and get into shape.
Johnson booked a consultation online with Pledge To Fitness team at their Bellaire studio and immediately felt comfortable in the small, friendly studio. He was relieved he could get individual support from a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and massage therapist all in one place. This holistic weight loss training program was designed to help him reliably reduce body weight and support lifestyle changes for long-term success.
At first, Johnson could barely work out for 10 or 15 minutes before he felt sick, but gradually, with the help of a personal trainer, he worked his way up to three days a week for 30 minutes. He got answers to his questions, learned basic exercises, proper form, and how to use the equipment safely.
Eventually, as Johnson’s endurance and confidence grew, he increased his sessions to an hour and began working out an additional three days a week on his own. He also began walking outside on the weekends.
At first, Johnson continued eating unhealthy meals. He was far more dedicated to working out and was seeing results, but he knew he could make even more progress if he started paying attention to his diet. To kick start better nutrition, the Pledge nutrition coach helped him set calorie goals and track his progress using a fitness app. Johnson also ordered convenient and healthy prepackaged box meals to replace carryout and fast food.
“You can build a solid foundation of what you’ll need compared to going at it blindly on your own.”
Johnson noticed the results almost immediately. Through the cumulative power of Pledge To Fitness’s weight loss training program, he lost weight, shed inches, and gained muscle. A monthly Fit3D body scan provided precise measurements and progress tracking, motivating him with tangible results. His strength, mobility, and energy increased while his back pain disappeared, and his mood brightened. The tailored workouts and comprehensive support not only got him out of the house but also gave him something to look forward to each day.
Finding an exciting, smaller fitness studio with a specialized professional team enabled Johnson to build a foundation and stick with a routine for longer than he ever had before. He still aims to lose 100 more pounds, but now he has a solid fitness foundation, nutrition knowledge, and the motivation to continue his weight loss journey toward his ideal weight.
Johnson is proud of his progress, enjoys his appearance, and, thanks to months of consistent gains, is now working out independently and tackling some of the most challenging strength and endurance workouts he first performed at Pledge To Fitness. Coach Andres met with Johnson two years after he left the studio, and he is still working out on his own, having maintained his weight loss.
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