The Big Picture

1. What does being healthy mean to you, and why is it Important?
   In 2014, at 49 years old, I returned from a fishing trip feeling terrible and ended up in the
   hospital with chest pain. Lying in that bed, hooked up to machines, I thought it was the end. I
   imagined never seeing my children get married, never having grandkids, and leaving my wife
   buried in debt.
   The diagnosis was a wake-up call—Atrial Fibrillation, GERD, high cholesterol, obesity,
   dangerously high fat levels in my blood, and obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment included
   electric cardioversion, medications, a CPAP machine, and a complete diet overhaul.
   When I got home, depression hit hard. Medication made it worse, and I felt physically and
   mentally drained. I wanted to change but believed it was too late. I started exercising but kept
   failing—until my friend Jeff kept pushing me to try CrossFit. I refused for a year, but in June
   2018, I finally stepped into CrownTown.
   Today, I have no Afib, no GERD, no obesity, no sleep apnea, and clean bloodwork. That’s why
   health matters. It gave me my life back.
2. What are your current health and fitness goals?
   To gain strength, muscle, flexibility and endurance.
3. What would you say has been your greatest achievement so far?
   Winning the battle in my mind—overcoming the mental strongholds that held me back.

Challenges and breakthroughs:

4. What have been your biggest obstacles in the past?
   After my cardiac ablation in 2016, I struggled with constant palpitations. I became hyper-aware
   of my heartbeat, which made workouts difficult and sleep miserable.
5. How did you overcome these obstacles?
   One day, after a rowing session, I mentioned my palpitations to Coach Wayne. I had just done
   another stress test, and the doctors told me there was nothing they could do except prescribe
   more medication. Wayne suggested electrolytes. Over time, supplementing with good salt and
   adrenal cocktails made my palpitations disappear.
6. What key factors have contributed to your success?
   Learning about proper nutrition, Supplementing wisely, Great coaching, and Maintaining a
   calorie deficit when needed

The Journey:

7. What do you love most about exercising:
   Love is a choice, not a feeling. You build deep appreciation for exercise by showing up and
   committing to it every day.
8. What do you find most challenging about exercising?
   Pushing my limits without going too far and risking serious injury.
9. Does feeling and looking your best contribute to your overall happiness if so how?
   You don’t realize how bad you felt until you start feeling good. The quality of life that comes
   from real health—being present in the moment, enjoying life without limitations—is invaluable.

Words of wisdom:

10 What advice would you give to someone with similar goals who is struggling especially if
they have little to no support from family or friends?
Failure is part of the process. Redefine what it means—fail, adjust, and try again. But never quit.
Rest if you need to, but keep going. If you don’t have support, be the support for others. Join
CrownTown. Surround yourself with people who want to see you succeed.

A few fun questions:

11. Favorite healthy food?
    Steak
12. Favorite cheat meal?
    Wine and cheese
13. Favorite exercise?
    Bench press

Lightning round: Give a one- word answer for each

14. CrownTown:
    Coaches
15. Nutrition:
    Knowledge
16. Happiness:
    Choice
17. Impossible:
    Nothing
18. Future:
    Family