Leon Postman

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About Leon Postman

In 2015 I was stressed, unhealthy, burned out and overweight. I’d spent the better half of a decade working, barely able to spend time with my family and neglecting my health and fitness. I was stuck in survival mode, and it was consuming every aspect of my life. I couldn’t concentrate & had massive brain fog at work. At home I was stressed, short tempered and couldn’t enjoy being in the moment, as I was always busy with something to worry about. My health was the last thing on my mind. It was deteriorating fast. Change was needed. My whole life I was fit and in good shape. I dominated track and field in high school. In college I fell in love with the gym and bodybuilding. But here I was. Running out of breath walking up a flight of stairs, feeling sick and listless from eating unhealthy foods day after day. One evening while parked outside a convenience store I’d finally had enough. I could just feel how unhealthy I was. I’d gained over 50lbs, was sure I was pre diabetic - my breathing was laboured even while just sitting, I felt a constant exhaustion that more sleep did not alleviate, and couldn’t think clearly. My body felt sick and worn. I decided right then to turn my life around. I lived in a small town at the time and the local fire department was across the street from the store - on the door was a sign looking for volunteers to join. I walked across the street and signed up. I figured being a volunteer firefighter would force me to get back into shape, and they had their own gym to use as well. It was the right decision. Aside from being a firefighter, working out and hitting the gym again gave me a new lease on life. I felt good again. The chemistry of my brain changed because of the good hormones released when working out. I started eating healthy too, and my life had an upward trajectory. And the commitment to health and fitness was at the centre of it. I set a goal and crushed it - I lost over 60lbs and got in the best shape of my life! I’m not a firefighter anymore, but fitness plays an important part of my life. When that part is optimized, it keeps everything else optimized as well. A healthy lifestyle will truly improve every area of your life. You don’t need to join a fire department but do need to take the first step to take control of your health and your life. Charlie Johnson Fitness has helped over people do that, with customized plans that will help you get where you want to go. If you’re ready to take that first step-DM me,or email mailto:leon@charliejohnsonfitness.com with the subject ‘READY’ to book a free consultation