From Fit Guy to Rock Bottom and Back Again
My love for fitness started early. Like most high school boys, I thought muscles were cool, and thankfully I had a fitness role model--my dad. He was an amateur bodybuilder who competed on stage once while working towards his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree. His influence was part of why I became fascinated by the human body’s potential--how the right combination of weight training, sound nutrition, and supplementation could make you stronger, healthier, and let’s be honest, way more aesthetically pleasing.

For years, fitness was my passion. I lived and breathed it. But life had other plans. In 2002, everything fell apart. My marriage ended, and I found myself a newly single dad with two very young sons. The breakdown of my marriage sent my life spiraling in ways I never saw coming. I lost myself. I gave up on the things I loved and let go of the people who mattered most. Friends faded, hobbies disappeared, and I sought comfort in the wrong places.

Over the next 14 years, I slowly unraveled. Alcohol became my go-to coping mechanism. I stopped working out. My diet consisted of whatever was closest and greasiest. My weight ballooned to 270 pounds. My size 44 pants barely fit. I had moobs (man boobs, for those unfamiliar with the term), my testosterone levels were in the toilet, my confidence hit rock bottom, and I felt awful all the time. My rock-bottom moment finally hit me like a ton of bricks when I developed crippling anxiety from the years of drinking. It was the wake-up call I couldn’t ignore.

So, I quit alcohol. Cold turkey (I don't recommend this btw). It wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. Once the fog lifted, I finally took a good, honest look at myself--and let me tell you, it wasn’t pretty. But I knew I had a choice: I could keep spiraling, or I could get back to what I loved and reclaim the life I had abandoned. In September 2016, at the age of 46, I walked back into the gym. I was terrified. I was out of shape and still suffering with anxiety. But I was determined.

Fast forward to today--it’s 2025, I am now 54 and I can honestly say these last several years have been the best of my life. I’m healthier, stronger, and more confident than ever. It hasn’t been easy--there were moments where I wanted to quit, and days where I questioned why I started. But it’s been worth every bit of sweat, struggle, and sore muscles.

Now, why did I just share this painful, awkward story with you? Simple. I want you to know that I get it. I’ve been there. I understand what it’s like to feel stuck, lost, and too far gone. But here’s the truth: It’s never too late to turn things around. I’m not here to judge your past--I’m here to help you build your future self. I’m here to be your partner on this journey.

Can you regain your former glory? Absolutely. Will it be easy? Nope. Nothing worth having ever is. But together, we’ll make it fun, rewarding, and hopefully exciting.

So, if you’re ready to transform your life, review the Plan & Pricing options, and when you're ready to move forward, fill out an application for coaching. After applying, if you are a right fit for the program we can discuss your goals over a phone call or a Zoom video call.

Let’s do this.

Sincerely,

Brett - Body Alchemy

Then and now:  The image on the left captures a moment in time shortly after I became sober in June of 2016 at the age of 46. I weighed nearly 270 pounds, had a huge beer gut and was wearing a size 44 waist pant. The image on the right showcases the culmination of 8 years of hard work and rededication to leading a fitness lifestyle. It hasn't always been an easy journey, but every minute on the elliptical and every weight lifted has been worth it. In this picture, I am 54 years old, weigh 205 pounds and fit comfortably into a size 32 waist pant. Now, let's get you started on your own fitness journey. Apply for coaching today!