Cr8Health Cr8Health's profile Dean Carlson / 43, Male / Member since February 2008 / Last seen 1 year ago

What makes a good physical preparation coach? A passion for helping people train, not only their bodies, but also their minds. A deep desire to help people break out of perceived limitations and achieve their goals, to help move them along the path from “I can’t” to “I DID!” A good coach does not try to motivate, but inspire one to find the drive within himself to do what he didn’t think was possible.

My journey into physical preparation coaching began after achieving for what many years I didn’t think was possible -getting healthy and fit again. You see I was thin in high school, too thin actually. I played sports through school and then my tour with the Army made sure my weight didn’t get too out of hand, even though I struggled even then to maintain standards.

After I left the service, my troubles really begin. Over a number of years I ballooned to 260+ pounds, was having challenges with my blood sugar, out of energy all the time; all the classic symptoms of being vastly overweight and unhealthy. When Nancy and I started having kids again, the realization hit me that if something didn’t change, they wouldn’t have dad around for very long. The result of this realization is a stronger, healthier, leaner and fitter me - 185 pounds and feeling great!

I now have the privilege of sharing my passion with others, from athletes striving for better on field performance to frustrated dieters who just want to get off the diet roller coaster. But my most important client, and the one who deserves to achieve all their goals, is you!

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Lose the Fat - Find the Fitness!

Lose the Fat - Find the Fitness!

http://www.cr8health.com/

The no excuse zone! You can lose the weight and get in shape, but it takes effort. Everybody's got a reason why they can't do it - no time, no money, bad genetics. Balone…

Our Family Fitness Blog

Our Family Fitness Blog

http://ourfamilyfitnessblog.com

We have discovered that optimal health and fitness takes teamwork and support, and it starts at home. When the whole family takes health and fitness seriously, it makes i…

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    spindiva
    spindiva said:

    Hey there...nice to see you here on the catalog!

    December 22nd 2008 - Shout-to-Shout

    parentconsensus
    parentconsensus said:

    You bet. I hope it helps! Jim

    October 13th 2008 - Shout-to-Shout

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    parentconsensus said:

    Hello! I'd like to add you as a friend and would like to invite you to visit my blog www.thingsgoodparentsdo.com and add me to your Favorites if you like the blog! (Also, pleas fave me in Technorati.) Also, I invite you to join the new group "Good Parents". Thanks! Jim

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    SteveHanson
    SteveHanson said:

    Wow, great health and fitness blog! I'll be sure to stop by often. You should also drop in at http://www.topsitesfitness.com and join our network for increased traffic and exposure. Keep in touch.

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    beebleblog said:

    Love your website and blog, looks like you are doing some fantastic work!

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