I am proud to announce that the 2013 Anta’s Doral 90 Days Fitness Challenge winner is Marcelo Paredes. Marcelo signed up for our Krav Maga and XFT Bootcamp in December following his 8 year old daughters footsteps and advice. In January he entered our 90 days fitness challenge. He changed his lifestyle through hard work and grueling workouts with kettlebells, Battling Ropes, Airfit, bag work, calisthenics, gada’s, Indian clubs, plyometrics and a healthy eating plan. Paredes followed our system and advice faithfully and lost 44 pounds and 10% body fat. Marcelo is a true champion and an example to his young daughter. He has become fit and fearless through his Krav Maga and XFT Bootcamp training.
My name is Marcelo Paredes, I am 34 years old, and I was one of the proud competitors on the Doral 90 day fitness challenge at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense. To tell you the truth, at the beginning I thought I will never make it, I have tried so many times to lose weight and sadly I was unable to complete the mission. The main reason is that I was tired of traditional gym machines. I had a gym at home, but I never saw satisfactory results even with great effort.
When I started the XFT (Xtreme Functional Training) Bootcamp and Krav Maga programs on December 2012, I had three special reasons to enroll: The first and more important reason was the support and interest of my daughter Arianna, who is also a kung fu kids black belt club student; she wanted me to be in shape because of my health. Another reason was the promotional price to enroll in the programs, it is always important to save money. The third reason was of course my desire to learn something new, and something I like while getting in shape.
In January 7th when I started the fitness challenge my weight was 211 pounds, being a short person I had more than 30% of body fat. By April 1st my weight was unbelievably 167 pounds, meaning almost 10% less of body fat. Finally, after trying many methods I see real results. I see myself in the mirror and I don't believe yet what I see...my body is transformed! I enjoy so much buying new cloths in a size I haven’t worn since I was in college. I remember just one year ago after an intestinal surgery caused by being overweight, with a lazy, fat, and sick body and now I feel so light, full of energy and healthy.
I won't say it was easy because it was not, but I would definitely say it was worth it! The challenge helped me to return to a competitive mentality with discipline, character, willpower, and courage to complete the mission. I followed every advice of my instructors during classes, and especially with the diet which is a very important part of these results. I appreciate all the support received in this process not only from Master Anta, Mr. Arcia, and all my other instructors, but also the support of my family. I can proudly say now mission accomplished! I will keep on my work from now on because as Master Anta says: “Live fit, live fearless”.
Again, congratulations to Marcelo a true warrior and champion! We are proud to have Marcelo as our 2013 Anta’s Doral 90 Days Fitness Challenge champion and winner. for more information on how you can get fit and fearless through our martial arts and fitness programs please call us at 305 599-3649, via e-mail at fitdef@aol.com and on the internet at MiamiKettlebell.com and DoralFitnesChallenge.com.
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