In mid-2023, I was unhealthy. I was way overweight and constantly going to the doctor for this issue, that issue. This pain, that pain.
Busy executive-just couldn’t seem to find the time or initiative to take better care of myself.
I Had to get home to family;
I couldn’t go to the gym.
The Wake-Up Call
I was diagnosed with cirrhosis due to fatty liver. I was given an estimate of about 7 years until I would likely need a transplant
I was told there was no reversal once my liver had gotten to the stage it was.
I was told that with my BMI there was almost no chance I could lose the weight I needed to lose on my own to stop the progression of the Cirrhosis.
Told I needed bariatric surgery
I knew I had never taken weight loss seriously and didn’t want to take that drastic of a measure unless I knew I had truly tried.
I needed to be here for me, for my little 9-year-old girl. I wanted to never say no when she wanted to do something with me.
The First Steps
I started small: meal prepping, cutting snacks, and saying no to mindless eating.
But that wasn’t enough.
Then I read a book, Younger Next Year, that said I needed to also work out—and basically do it every day.
Found the Speediance in December 2023
I discovered Speediance, a compact smart home gym system with professional-grade workouts. Skeptical but hopeful, I gave it a shot.
- Began weight training 4 days a week and cardio (rowing/skiing) 3 days a week
- Video workout routines helped me know what to do and how to do it
- Became easy to set a routine
- Became fun
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Built a habit where not working out feels strange.
The Transformation
The results shocked everyone—including my medical team:
- Dr said I needed to lose 10% to make a difference. I lost 27%
- Lost 130 pounds and still going
- Dropped 10 BMI points
- 89 pounds last year
- This quarter gained 8 pounds in lean body mass or 2.2%
- This quarter, despite the holidays I gained almost 3 lbs of muscle mass
- and lost 7 pounds of fat mass
- My blood pressure is down to normal levels.
- More energy to be with my daughter
- I can now say yes!
But the ultimate victory?
The latest biopsy showed no signs of liver disease! I reversed my cirrhosis!
What I love about Speediance
- Doesn't take up space
- Many workout options.
- I can do strength training with arms, legs, torso, and back. But I can also get cardio with rower
- The machine itself may look lean, but it’s mighty. Very sturdy, even for big guys like me.
- The machine took away the intimidation of working out.
- Video workouts, routines, and demonstrations help me understand how to do the movements and what not to do.
- I have some degenerative back issues that restrict some movements that I can do, but there are so many alternate options for me so I can still get my workout
- I can create my own workouts around my back issues
- The Speediance team is constantly updating the system with new workouts
- Speediance team gives workout challenges and gifts to keep you engaged and working out fun
- Free workout content!
- The online social media group is a great place to meet others, like-minded people, and get support and encouragement.
A Message to Other Dads (and Anyone Struggling)
I literally tell people that Speediance saved my life...because it did. I feel it did, and my doctor tells me it did!
I’ve also decided to add more cardio to my routine by buying a VeloNix. I’m only a couple weeks in but I’ve already seen it make a difference for me.
A year later, I’m still grinding. Speediance hasn’t quit on me, and I haven’t quit on it. This isn’t a “before and after” story—it’s a “before and now” journey. And it’s one I’ll keep living, one rep at a time.
If I can do it, so can you. Your miracle is waiting.
P.S. To anyone navigating health challenges or weight goals: Start exactly where you are. And never underestimate the power of showing up—for yourself and the people you love.
Want to learn more about Speediance?
Visit Speediance official website or join their community to see how this machine transformed my life—and might just change yours too.
