Congratulations to Fitness Retreat Client of the Week: Gabriel!
Gabriel arrived at Fitness Retreat burned out and unsure of what to do next. As a key account executive, he had spent years prioritizing work over his own well-being. It wasn’t until a doctor’s visit revealed high cholesterol and a weight nearing 280 pounds that he realized he needed to make a change. With friends and colleagues in their 40s experiencing heart attacks and strokes, Gabriel knew it was time to take action—for himself and his family.
He signed up for four weeks at Fitness Retreat, spread over several months, and the results were nothing short of life-changing. Gabriel shed nearly 50 pounds, bringing his weight down to 229, and dropped his cholesterol by 60 points. “I couldn’t have done it without the trainers, the one-on-one conversations with Eric, and believing in the science,” he shared. The structured program, focused on personalized fitness, nutrition, and mental preparation, gave him the tools he needed to succeed.
For Gabriel, the experience was more than just physical. He realized how much mental barriers had been holding him back. “At work, I always told myself, ‘I can’t do this. I don’t have the time.’ Here, I learned it’s not that you can’t—it’s that you won’t unless you make yourself a priority.”
Through science-based strategies—balancing carbs, calories, portion control, and consistent activity—Gabriel discovered that even years of unhealthy habits could be reversed with the right mindset and support. What he had built up over eight years was undone in just a few months.
Now, Gabriel is inspired by what he’s accomplished and what it means for the people in his life. “At the end of the day, there are people that love you. The most important thing you can do is be there for them at your best.”
Gabriel’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to take control of your health and build a better future for yourself and your loved ones.
