http://www.nelsongy.com/your-friends-making-you-fat Who is in your fitness support community? What example is being set for you by the people you surround yourself with?

1. Coach Jimmy Hays Nelson
http://nelsongy.com

2. “Birds of a Feather, Flock Together”
Who doesn’t remember their mother quoting this
phrase dozens of times during our adolescent years?
Usually it was in reference to some friend of mine at
school that she didn’t quite approve of. But, as I have
gotten older I realize that it really applies to all areas
of life … yes, even in your waistline!

3. I look back on areas of my life when I was 100
pounds heavier.
A college dropout, moving back in with my
parents in my mid 20’s with two maxed out
credit cards.
Working at a bar and completely giving up on
my dreams.

4. It was very easy to blame outside circumstances
on my situation.
I looked back on those times and who I chose
to spend most of my time with;
What were their habits, income, fitness levels
or mindsets?
No wonder I was struggling!!!

5. Most of my ‘friends’ had no long term dreams or
goals they were working toward on a daily basis.
None of them pushed me out of my comfort zone
to strive to be something more than I was.
It was mostly about how we were going to endure
another day. And where the party was that night.

6. My daily routine consisted of late nights of
drinking followed by 2 am visits to Denny’s.
And my only physical activity was being on my
feet waiting tables.
No wonder I hated the summer time pool
season!

7. Thank goodness I had a friend that introduced me to
Power 90, an in-home workout series that came with an
amazing support community. The program was great,
but the community of support and
accountability that came with it is what played a
huge role in changing my world.
“As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:17

8. The amazingly supportive online community
were people trying to improve themselves on a
daily basis!
Many of them were much further along in their
fitness journey than I was, yet were not satisfied
to rest on the results they had seen.

9. That was 10 years ago!
And I am still friends with many of those people that I
met when I started Power 90.
My constant self improvement has grown far beyond
waist or bicep size.
It has become constantly growing as an overall person
in fitness, business, marriage, spirituality, and
parenthood.

10. I have had the privilege of being around some of these
extraordinary people.
A small group of us met in South Florida for Tommy &
Ashley Mygrant’s wedding.
Tommy has lost over 100 pounds. Impacts thousands
on his speaking circuit.
And runs a very successful business as a fellow
Beachbody Coach.

11. I was joined by other top
Beachbody Coaches as well.
The late night talks by the
pool and our group
workouts were an amazing
time of growth for all of us,
as we shared experiences,
habits, successes, and
failures.

12. A larger group of us attended a seminar where we were
pushed in all areas of our life.
I came away from these experiences realizing that no
matter how successful we think someone is, there are
areas of their lives they are trying to improve as well.
No one has it all figured out!

13. This brings me back to your health, fitness, and that
ever growing waistline!
What example is being set for you by the people
you surround yourself with?
I’ve heard a stat many times that you are the average
of the five people you spend the most time with.
That includes finances, mindset, outlook on the future,
and YES, YOUR HEALTH!

14. At my heaviest weight, and lowest areas of my life, I
would have loved to have someone speaking life and
encouragement into me. But I didn’t seem to know
where to find that.
Thank God that I got plugged into a virtual family
that accepted me in my current state. Encouraged
me on good days and bad days. And saw more in
me than I saw in myself!

15. Does that describe you?
Do you have that small, desperate voice
inside you that screams out “I know I am so
much more than this”?
Have you given up on goals and dreams
because of your current physical condition?
(I know being 100 pounds overweight squashed my
dream of pursuing my acting career).

16. If this is you, take comfort in knowing you are
not alone!
You can improve your health, reclaim those
goals, and live the life you deserve!
I have been where you are.
I know it’s possible!
And I am here to help!

17. I’d love to connect with you via my Facebook or
Twitter account!
I’d love to hear your story, find out your dreams
and goals and then devise a plan to get you started
on the path towards success!
In this together!
YOUR Success Story is MY Mission! – Coach Jimmy

18. Jimmy Hays Nelson Beachbody Coach is a self-
proclaimed ‘former fat guy’. In his mid 20’s he was an
overweight college dropout, who found himself living back
at home with his parents. Knowing something had to
change, he took action.
Through his transformation journey he lost 100
pounds, started his own business, was featured in the
Shaun T workout series INSANITY, and has been seen
multiple times on QVC with his buddy Tony Horton
promoting P90X.
He founded NELSONGY FITNESS with his wife
Kelly to reach out to give hope and support to those that
are dissatisfied with their current situation. Whether you
are lacking physically, emotionally, financially, or
nutritionally we are here to help you see REAL
RESULTS!
http://nelsongy.com