Member Success Stories

Published Sunday, 6 May, 2012

I am surrounded by people who offer support and encouragement to me on a regular basis regarding my workout program and nutrition. I value and appreciate it all but I have begun to notice a couple of behavioral changes emerging from those around me. First of all, whenever food is involved in any activity I…

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Published Friday, 4 May, 2012

This week finds me back into the full swing of working out again with Mike at Diakadi. Last week I worked out and completed my cardio at the small gym space in the office complex where I work. It’s free and provides a viable alternative if ever needed. Thinking back on it and excluding last…

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Published Thursday, 26 April, 2012

It’s only Wednesday, but this has been an interesting week already, a bit of a rollercoaster ride mentally for me… Mike and Billy are running some boot camp and are away from the gym this week. Mike sent me my work out plans and advised what I need to be doing. I miss Mike (…and…

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Published Saturday, 21 April, 2012

Last Saturday, I had my second weigh-in at the Eating Free office with Sarah. I lost another 4.8 lbs for a grand total of -10 lbs in about 6 weeks. I was happy but knew I could push myself even more. I knew that there may be some obstacles in the upcoming week and I…

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Published Friday, 13 April, 2012

Last week I was making the time to stop to smell the tiny roses I found beginning to blossom in my life garden, to appreciate and be thankful for the changes happening. This week, I found out that I have actually been unknowingly planting seeds of inspiration in other people’s gardens…and it has made me…

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Published Friday, 9 March, 2012

Week 1 – Am I Living Each Day Fully? My name is Karl Mason and I’m the 2012 Commit To Fit winner, sponsored by DIAKADI Body and MV Nutrition. I am 43, live in San Francisco, CA, am employed and try to live each day to the fullest as best as I can…or am I…?…

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Published Friday, 10 February, 2012

  On Saturday I met up with Sarah (Eating Free) and Billy and Mike (DIAKADI) to interview the 2012 Commit To Fit finalists at DIAKADI.  The candidates were a diverse group, men and women from all walks of life, spanning a 35 year age range.  I listened to them tell their stories…many of which were very…

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Published Wednesday, 18 January, 2012

LOSE WEIGHT, FEEL HEALTHY, LOOK GREAT…Just COMMIT TO FIT! Diakadi and Eating Free host their 4th annual program that sponsors one deserving obese resident of the San Francisco Bay Area who has the desire to lose weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle. YOU CAN WIN: 1 Full Year of One-on-One personal training at Diakadi Fitness…

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Published Friday, 6 January, 2012

When are you writing your novel? It’s a flattering thought, but I assure you my life isn’t interesting enough to sustain a novel. Even if I lose 50 more pounds, my weight loss story isn’t all that compelling because I’ve not overcome any personal tragedies or anything like that.  In fact, my life has been…

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Published Thursday, 29 December, 2011

What is the most surprising thing about your weight loss?My increased sex drive.  Good Lord, I’m 38 going on 25.  It’s insane. Another thing, perhaps less predictable: my concept of how much space my body takes up has NOT adjusted to my decreased size.  I keep saying “excuse me” to people who I *think* need…

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