The title sums it all up, my weight gain and the pain associated with it is your gain. I share photos of my progress not to be vain or look at me and what I've done but to share just exactly how far I've come. Fitness has no finish line, and I've learned a lot over the years of up and down weight control along with the emotions that run with it.
For every person who thinks its about me there are 10 or more who are struggling in silence with the pain of being overweight, giving up hope of ever being the healthy, vibrant person they once were.

At a point in my life where I hit 356 pounds I FINALLY BECAME DISGUSTED WITH MYSELF!

, the outward personality wouldn't let the unhappiness show, however inside I struggled. Struggled with bitterness, confidence, and more, the bitterness led to stress, sarcasm and perpetual search for happiness. Some seek happiness in alcohol or drugs, others find it in food. Food, that was my escape,joy, happiness, whatever you want to call it!
It was when renewing my Faith I found happiness, happiness in my heart and when the heart, was happy it is only natural the rest of me would follow. Without a healthy body to go with a happy heart, I could not possibly do all I am capable of to Glorify God.
In closing, I would just like to reiterate, it's not about me when I share progress, it's simply to inspire and encourage others who are struggling. I urge you to simply start, start anything just start! Start moving, walking, yoga, strength training or a combination of anything just start. Starting or starting over is the hardest part, however it is one of the best decisions you can ever make! Download a workout plan by clicking here and a bit more of my story

February of 2012 it's obvious I wasn't yet disgusted with myself as I was still working on growing that spare tire. I would say "it's who I am" sure I thought that, yet on the inside I was struggling. I struggled with self-esteem yet I exuded it somehow, I struggled with confidence yet I beamed in it. Everyday was a struggle on the inside with who I really was.

 it's obvious I wasn't yet disgusted with myself.....

You see, I had been in great shape before, in fact I had lost over 125 pounds when the doctor uttered these words " if you don't change your ways, you are going to die" that resonated pretty hard and eventually did make me change my ways, set some goals and I achieved them. Then I was lost.

This graphic is from one of my first support group presentations for those diagnosed with type II diabetes, regarding taking your life back, if I can do it you can do it too, that's how the website was born www.candoit2.com with hopes of reaching those who had no support, had given up or were just feeling hopeless regarding changing their life. As you can see from the photo above, I had quite a change from a 46" in waist to a 34" I had also just returned from Hollywood where I appeared in a 30 minute commercial with several other successful weight loss participants.

This aired for a couple of years, it was really amusing to see this at various locations throughout my travels. However at some point the challenges of life got in the way, I lost site of any future goals. I have no one to blame but myself, sure I found excuses, but they were just that. I gave up. I lost site of any future goals. I have no one to blame but myself, sure I found excuses I lost site of any future goals. I have no one to blame but myself, sure I found excuses.

January 9, 2015 the reality hit me that in less than 2 years, I will be 50 it will be harder than ever to reach any further goals if I don't start now, its time to take back my life, not only for me but my family and those who love me. Killing myself with food, and poor choices simply wasn't acceptable. I had become disgusted with myself and that's what it took. I passed my certified personal trainer exam through the International Sports Sciences Association, I started working on myself, to lead by example to make those changes, take my life back.

I came across this, the artists rendering of me, Ironically its been 9 years to the day this was created at my first presentation for the American Diabetes Association at the Indiana state fair. I had spoken with the artist just before I was scheduled to present and had planned on going back to sit for my own session between presentations. When I started my presentation there were maybe 10 people around the stage, by the time my 30 minute presentation was over I had gathered well over 300 in the crowd with questions as to when my next presentation was so they could hear the full story. Much to my surprise, the next person to approach me was the artist with a gift, I offered to pay and said I was coming back, I know you hear that often I'm sure but I truly wanted to pay. His response was totally unexpected, after listening to my story he chose to throw away the unhealthy lunch he had before him, make some changes to his life starting that moment. Not that day mind you, that moment forward, he didn't want to wait he explained to me that he felt he owed it to his family, friends and loved ones to be there for them it all started with taking care of himself.first! It's true folks, we can make all the excuses we want, and we can think of it as we are too busy however, if we don't take a moment to put ourselves first, we cannot continue to help others in any capacity.

The greatest satisfaction as a personal trainer is changing and impacting the lives of others. I've spent much of my life capturing memories for others, and that has been great however, changing others quality of life is truly powerful.  Contact me today for solutions to fit your specific needs, I must say changing others quality of life is truly powerful. Contact me today for solutions to fit your specific needs.

The commercial was quite an experience, as it was postponed, then moved around etc. Originally the crew was to flight out and shoot my segment in my town, surroundings etcetera. However due to scheduling it was changed, it became easier to fly everyone out to the Hollywood and do it all at once. By the time the commercial was ready to roll, I had now lost 125 pounds with the intense training I had been doing. I must say what an experience, it was first class and true Hollywood all the way, what a great time, getting to go out on the town, with Mari Windsor and her husband for dinner, meeting other successful Pilates users, share stories and here their excitement. First night there started with wardrobe then dinner, and wardrobe was an experience. I took my clothes in and of course I had some crazy cool pants, funky shirt, flip flops to complete the attire, the director says ok ummm where are your real clothes, well I’m wearing them actually and these others are what you requested. The response was crazy, “these are too California for Indiana, you are from Indiana right?” yes, that I am ma’am and this is what I wear. “No, no, that’s’ not how Indiana people dress and they don’t have tattoos like that” so really you are telling me that I dress differently? “Yes, we can’t use those clothes in your commercial we will send Bob out to get the appropriate clothes for you” my only question was but if we are in California how are you gonna get some Indiana clothes for me? The day’s not starting off to well at this point ha, then I have to jab one more time to say but you all in Hollywood paint a picture of us in Indiana without ever visiting, so how would you really know what we are like? I made the shit list, bada bam right off the bat I had landed with an impression!

6am set call is on for the next morning, the hotel it was in was nothing short of incredible, a view of Santa Monica Pier, and the entire Pacific Ocean, the most comfortable bed I had ever slept in, with 1000 count threaded sheets, pillow topped, it was like sleeping on a cloud. The shower with multiple port shower heads, seats, and giant tiles, well I was in disbelief and yet totally at home, I knew upon my arrival back in Indiana I definitely needed some upgraded sheets, and bed at least! Arriving on set at Panavision studios was pretty awesome, The studio that produced many blockbusters, stars photos lined the hallways and there I was, I even drew the short straw and was first up to go, however my Indiana clothes hadn’t arrived. I was ready however and couldn’t wait to get it going. There were 6 of us participating, in the end I went second due to my clothing change, which they brought me the ever classic welders denim shirt with pearl covered snap buttons, and piping on the chest which they then green screened me in front of the classic red round barn, which ironically looked like a stock photo image of a barn that I grew up not far from. I did my testimonial in two takes, the first one  I was coaxed by the director to do something funny to mock the producers that changed my clothes, so I quickly came up with a line, and a tooth pick in my mouth with my best hillbilly accent and spouted, “Hi I’m Lew Everling, and I used ta be real ppphaaT{sic} then I met Mari Windsor and she took care of all that!” the director found it funny as did all the unsuspecting onlookers, however the producers were pissed and shouted about having limited film and costs etc. I then did the perfect take on number two and they said oh well we should do a third just in case it’s better. Hey, what can I say I’m a professional I didn’t need any more than one take but we did it anyway and the previous was the best. It was truly an awesome experience, everyone was so cool, the staff gave me a tour of how the cameras were made, and various other studios that were on location.

the director says ok ummm where are your real clothes, well I’m wearing them actually

Candoit2.com is my journey from fit to fat to fit again, and again. I’ve had 8 years to look back on how I let myself fall from the fitness wagon, this has given me time to figure out where, and how I went wrong, and how I can do better this time. I know that I’m not the only person who’s ever struggled, this time I want to help others get back on track or simply start. January 9th, 2015 I officially committed to get fit, since then I’ve dropped 31 pounds and I’ve passed my International Sports Sciences Association Certified Fitness Trainer exam, and will be offering personal training services and more soon.  Lots information and assistance will be coming to this site as well, progress photos, tips, recipes and family fit ideas as well. Be sure to subscribe and be the first to get the updates. Follow me on Twitter @LewCandoit2 for daily updates

DUH! In the US each year over 300000 people die because of poor diet and little activity. Those who accept a sedentary lifestyle are prone to higher risks of diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease and who knows what else. This inactivity increases with age as well and the staggering numbers of Americans that do not get the recommended amount of physical activity is nearly 60% and close to 40% get no activity at all. Remember fitness has no finish line, your closest competitor is your nearest mirror. What are you waiting for, get active today even if it's only 10 minutes, do something do anything just get moving. Commit to get fit . Take the challenge today

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Welcome to Candoit2.com it's long been my vision to get this site rolling, as it was started many years ago and dropped due to many distractions. Now is the time to share my newest weight loss journey, help others fight the good fight, find their way to success and keep the weight off!