September 20, 2021

Success Story- Kyle Walton

Name: Kyle Walton

Start Date: July 2015

Fitness Practitioner: Jen Fuller

Results To Date: 23 lbs of fat mass lost, down 8% body fat

1) How did you hear about AFS?

I had been working out for a while on my own and wasn’t getting any results, so I was looking online for a personal trainer. I stumbled across the AFS website and I thought it looked interesting, so I took a tour.

2) What/Who inspired you to take the first step toward getting in shape?

I changed jobs a couple of years ago to something a little more sedentary and I saw my weight go way up. I didn’t look good and I felt even worse, so I decided that I needed a change.

3) What initially intrigued you about our program/why did you sign up?

I think what I really liked was that there was someone who was there to help you through and keep you accountable. I knew that someone was going to be looking at my food logs and checking in on me, so it made me want to push harder and stay on track.

4) How did you achieve the success you’ve seen thus far?

Being consistent with my food logs and really pushing myself when I come for classes and when I’m working out on my own has really helped me. It makes me feel like I’m ready to take on the day when I get my blood pumping in the morning from a great workout. Plus, when I see my numbers going in the right direction and people notice that I look different, it makes the food logging worth the effort.

5) What changes have you noticed in your life since starting with AFS?

I feel SO MUCH BETTER! I’m not nearly as tired and sluggish as I was before. I am so much more confident and am not nearly as self-conscious trying on new clothes or finally fitting into old ones. 🙂

6) Advice you can offer others looking to make changes you’ve made?

It takes time to adjust to a new lifestyle, but the extra time and effort is definitely worth it! Give yourself time to adjust. Don’t let yourself fall into the trap of having a bad day and giving up. Start fresh the next day and remember why you wanted to make the change in the first place. Also, don’t be afraid to let your practitioner help you make adjustments that work for you. They are AMAZING at listening to you and giving you great advice on how to make adjustments to the program for your life. Ask for help or talk to them when something isn’t quite feeling right. They are the best!!

Kyle, so glad we were able to help you fit into old clothes! Love the positivity you bring to AFS 🙂

-AFS Team

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About the Author:

Mike Stack

Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.