Andrew Hooker
October 7, 2015 by RobZ
Lost 61 Pounds, 19.5% Body Fat
Things were getting way out of hand. While never being consistently athletic, I treated nearly every day like a Thanksgiving binge. I’d start my mornings either with nothing to eat or feasting on whatever pastry laden goody I could find or drive 10 miles out of my way to work to buy donuts, for the office, of course. Then I’d sloth my way to lunch at whichever fast food place I craved, never avoiding the large sizes and/or multiple entrees. By the mid afternoon crash it was time for coffee and more sweets for a pick me up. Dinner time was either more fast food or a hearty home made hefty portion of whatever calorie loaded feast I’d create. Being tired and having no energy, by late evening it was time for one more junk food emotional boost, usually ice cream or popcorn and soda.
Any wonder I weighed 267 lbs at 5’9″ in my 30s? Any wonder I hated to even look in the mirror? Any wonder I was shopping for clothes in “that section.” I also managed to develop obstructive sleep apnea and borderline to just over border line high blood pressure while having heart disease in my family history. I didn’t even care if I lived or died, as long as I could eat what I wanted and be as lethargic as I felt. Crazy thing is none of that slowed my bad lifestyle down much. Hope for a better life was gone.
I had heard about Rob from a good friend several years ago, but kept putting it off out of fear and shame that I needed help. The breaking point? Getting sick of watching my three sons playing with their grandparents outside without me and the day I absolutely couldn’t take my wedding ring off. I was looking over Rob’s website yet again, When my wife, Yana, saw me, we decided to take the plunge and see Rob. We both did fitness assessments and pretty much were as low as you could go and still have a pulse. We started training with Rob, Taylor, and Sam the next week and began eating better.
I don’t even remember how much we started loosing right away, but were excited by the change as hope began to displace despair. Within about two or three months, I permanently retired “those jeans” and was back to ones I could wear over a year ago, but not long after that, I had buy another size lower and just a few weeks ago I was back into the 30s! People at work were noticing, saying my clothes were too baggy, though griping about the absence of confections and that I was not as much fun to go to lunch with anymore. I also stopped having those afternoon crashes. Next month I see my sleep doctor and I hope to be able to pack up my CPAP for good, as my numbers 4 months ago were already improving. My blood pressure is down to perfectly normal. In July, I was using the stairs to race my kids using the elevator and winning! I’m developing a confidence I don’t think I’ve ever had. Today I just did a walk/run for six miles, without stopping. To date I have lost 61 pounds of body fat, 19.5% body fat change, increased 2 lbs of lean weight, and have improved my overall health rating for my age from 2% – 73%.
Was it easy? No, but it is doable with commitment to follow the plan and to be willing to give it all you have. The team wants to help you achieve if not exceed your fitness goals and will push you hard, but are supportive at the same time. I still want to loose more extra pounds and for the first time develop some muscle tone. I am grateful to God, Rob Z, his team, my wife, and my mother. I feel like I am well on my to getting back a life I never had and becoming the man I want to be.
Andrew Hooker
Rene Trasorras
May 18, 2015 by RobZ
“Lost 22 lbs and 8.5% Body Fat”
My name is Dr. Rene J Trasorras, I am 54 years old. I have played organized sports since I was 6 years old. First baseball, then wrestling, power lifting, and for the past 25 years Judo. Up until I was 38 I was a gym rat. I decided to return to grad school and continued my studies until I had earned both a Masters and finally a Doctorate. During this time I was running my own business and raising two daughters. My conditioning began to take a back seat until I finally grew tired of the excess body fat I was carrying. My physique had stopped looking athletic long ago.
After seeing photos of myself over the past Christmas holidays I realized I had to do something. I reached out to Rob who I have known for 20 years and requested his help. On January 5th of this year I started working out at RobZFitness and followed RobZ supportive eating plan. I weighed 212 at 5’8” tall. I can tell you by following RobZ instruction and supportive eating plan I have shed 22lbs of body fat, increased 5 lbs of lean mass, dropped 8.5% body fat and bettered my overall health for my age from 9% to 55% as of March 26, 2015.
Rob taught me the secrets of proper nutrition and the power of training correctly and consistency to get back into shape. Thanks Rob, and if anyone wants a better life, call RobZFitness at 813-571-3700.
Dr. Rene J Trasorras
Week 1
April 6, 2015 by RobZ
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Turkey Meatballs
March 18, 2015 by RobZ
Olive-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Lean, ground turkey paired with Italian seasoning and tender olives, make these meatballs something special. The key to keeping this savory meal healthy is to pair it with a side of vegetables, rather than starchy pasta.
Servings: 5
Here’s what you need…
- 20 oz Italian Seasoned Lean Ground Turkey
- 30 pitted olives
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Take one tablespoon of ground turkey at a time; flatten it in your hand and form around an olive to create a ball. Repeat with all of the turkey and olives.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and spread around the pan. Add the meatballs.
- Turn the meatballs every 3 minutes for 20 minutes of cooking. Remove once all sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve on a platter with any remaining olives.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 205 calories, 12g fat, 800mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, and 20g protein.
Paul Michael
March 17, 2015 by RobZ
“Lost 44 Pounds, 38 to 32 Pant Size”
My name is Paul Michael owner of Michael Real Estate, Inc., I found it difficult at times to deal with my weight gain and continuing with the level of energy I needed to complete my personal and business goals.
At 43 years of age, 5’9” and 209 lbs, I woke up. I was tired of the chest and back pains, lack of energy, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and so on. I decided I was going to change my life, and I did, with the help of Rob from RobZFitness. It took one phone call and some straight talk from Rob to get me moving.
I found out my body fat was at 32.9% which is at 4% of men my age. For a very driven individual, this was not only a wakeup call, it was unacceptable!
So then the work began… Rob educated me on nutrition and started training me on a rigorous training routine and homework to do for my days without him. I couldn’t believe it! It started to work and within my first 30 days I had lost right at 20 pounds. Today, about 5 months later, I am 44 years old and in the best physical shape of my life! I am very strong, energetic, no more back or chest pains and my blood pressure has dropped from about 150/90 to an average of 110/75, I can’t wait to check my cholesterol. I went from a 36 pant size (and they were tight) down to a 32 pant size and I see a 30 around the corner. My shirt size has gone from an extra large to a small/medium. Best of all, I have lost 44 pounds, my weight is now at 165 lbs and my body fat is at 16.3% which now puts me in better shape than 90% of men my age.
If you really want to get your life back, get in shape and aren’t afraid to sweat – call Rob at RobZFitness! Thanks to Rob and his superb staff of trainers, my life has come full circle. I am eternally grateful for Rob’s friendship and expertise.
Paul Michael
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Paul Michael has been working out at RobZFitness for the past 3 months. During this time Paul has lost 38 pounds of body fat and lost 15.5% body fat. His body fat percentage ranking compared to other men at his age increased from a low 4% ranking to 74%. Paul continues to see big changes on a monthly basis and now wears a medium shirt size.
This is Paul’s second month video testimonial and to date he has lost a total of 30lbs and 11% body fat. He has also lost 3 inches in his chest, 2.5 inches in his waist line and 3.5 inches in his hips. Paul is extremely dedicated to change his physical appearance. Overall his body fat ranking for a male at his age has improved from 4% – 45%.
Paul has lost 7.2% body fat and 19.5 lbs of actual body fat in the 1st month of training at RobZFitness. Paul has followed every detail of our training program thus the great RESULTS! If you aren’t experiencing results like this you need to give us a call at (813) 571-3700.
