Vessell’s Fitness Complex
Success Story Of:
Marcus Schmidt
(BEFORE)
(AFTER)


Marcus Schmidt is a regular fixture at Vessell’s Fitness. And looking at him now, you would never suspect that just 7 months ago he was 90 pounds heavier. Marcus is the father of 2 young sons and it was his desire to play and keep up with them that motivated his start. He says that his embarrassment of his physical condition kept him from participating in many activities with his boys. So, in September 2008, he challenged his family and friends to a “Biggest Loser Contest”. Needless to say, he would be the ultimate winner of that contest. His initial fitness program was simple: he walked! He started with 3 miles in both the morning and evening. As his conditioning improved so did his mileage. In a one month period he had lost 40 pounds but the weather was getting uncooperative. That is when he came to Vessell’s Fitness. Marcus kept his focus on cardio conditioning and diet until the end of the contest period. He opted for a cross-training effect by changing his workout program on a weekly basis. This meant changing either the type of equipment, length of the workout or intensity of the program. By the end of the contest, Marcus had lost 95 pounds. Now it was time to add a weight program and some tone to his physique. Marcus purchased his own set of skin fold calipers to assist in monitoring his efforts. And although the scales do not show additional weight loss, the calipers show additional fat loss. Marcus would tell you that diet has been a big factor in his success. He had to learn to spread his calories out throughout the day, rather than starving himself until evening. A technique known as grazing. His main choice of foods are white meats, some low fat dairy, V8, whey protein, oatmeal and other healthy cereal choices . Marcus used the internet as his main research tool for both diet and exercise and says there is valuable information to those wanting to learn. Marcus has been a great inspiration to many members at VFC and we congratulate this Biggest Loser!