Diet

I finally realized my mission in life…..Inspire and Change Lives!

Only a person who has been there and has faced the same challenges and struggles can truly understand the difficulty, physically and emotionally, of trying to lose weight. I have been there, FACED the challenges and OVERCAME the struggles, and I truly understand how difficult it is. It's never too late to get yourself in the best shape of your life!!

If I had the option to choose my dream job, it would have to be Chris Powell's on Extreme Makeover Weightloss Edition.

Helping others transform their lives and showing them that IT CAN BE DONE is my Ambition in life. This is something I am very passionate about.

"Making the Impossible, POSSIBLE!"


This must be the most asked question.
What did you do?

I would not call it a diet but rather a life-style change.
After being challenged by a friend of mine, WBFF fitness model Andrey Davidenko, and speaking with a few people on what I should eat, I chose a High Protein Diet with a Moderated Carb intake. I did not completely eliminate Carbs because they are a major source of our energy. I used the "little rule" If it was originally white in color, I removed these items from my diet. These foods consisted of rice, pastas, breads, crackers, and tortillas. When it came to eating Carbs, I would eat whole vegetables, whole fruits, and whole grain cereals. When eating out and ordering a salad, I completely ate it dry. Absolutely No Dressing! Dressing takes the HEALTHY out of the salad. I also stayed away from Ketchup and Mayonnaise. I completely removed sodas, juices and any other item that are not Water. I strictly drink Water!!

I allowed myself one cheat meal a week which usually fell on Friday Nights. When going out to dinner with friends, I would eat whatever I wanted, but sticking to water as my beverage.

When it came to Exercise, I stuck to straight Cardio. I began walking for 45 minutes a day and did so for at least 1 week. The following week I began jogging, working my way to where I completely jogged for the entire 45 minutes. I am currently running anywhere from 5 to 10 miles a day.

If you have Question you can email me at EdwinVelezSuccess@Gmail.com or just add me on Facebook and send me a message. To add me on FB just Click Here
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You can also follow me on Twitter @EdwinVSuccess

Here is a little write-up the Gym I attend did about me as I was chosen May 2012 Member Of The Month.


Jan 5, 2013

Why I am this Passionate


I truly love ready and replying to my emails, but today I received one that got me thinking. 

It was short and simple…

"You have done an outstanding job in your weight-loss journey and I congratulate you. I can see you are super passionate about reaching your dreams and goals and helping others" 

and they ended with…

"What has made you so passionate about fitness and sharing your story?"

I have dealt with being overweight since I was in middle school and it just got worse the older I got. Being over-weight and/or obese is not just a physical obstacle in which that person has to deal with. It is literally a disease that consumes every aspect of life. Personally, it affected me mentally and emotionally, interfering with me interacting socially as well as with my self esteem. It went as far as to affecting my schooling and was a constant issue in a relationship I was in. Struggling with all these situations makes you feel like accomplishing anything in impossible. It is a disease that attacks the brain in many different ways. 

I know that there are many people who deal with all these struggles and feelings on a daily basis, just like I did. I want to be the first to let them know that this Disease can be overcome and that person they have always dreamed of becoming can be made into reality. 

I would have never though that I would go from a waist size 44 to a 31 all in a year, from wearing a 2-3 XL to a small. Passionate does not measure up to how I feel about showing others that their impossible can be made POSSIBLE! I may not be in tip-top shape or have that killer physique, but I can promise you that I have goals that I am working to reach. I will be on stage, one day, and will continue to work hard each and every day to reach my own dreams and goals. By doing so I want to show all those who are doubting themselves that It can be done. Im not rich nor famous! Just a 27 year old educator who works hard to make a difference.

Our fellow art teacher has been working on a project with her students…"A world without……." She asked the students to pick a teacher and create them a collage, personalizing it for that teacher. She had a group of students come to her and ask, "Can we make Mr. V one?" she replied, "yes, but what is it going to be on?" and they replied…

"A World Without Fat People!"

When she told me this, I laughed but then thought. Its something that may be impossible, but I can do everything I can to make a difference. I wouldn't go to say, A World Without Fat People….But "A Healthy NATION" would be a start!!

My LONG thoughts of the Evening!
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