About Me I wanted to tell you little about myself and what makes ME the best trainer to help YOU. As you can see by my picture I've been on the other side of this. I spent most of my life over weight. Growing up, I got teased for being over weight. I like, most people, tried yo-yo diets and made mistakes along the way. I gave up and decided it didn't matter anyway as long as I was healthy. Then in February 2002 my world came crashing down. At the young age of 27 I had a stroke. I knew from then on that I wanted to live a long healthy life and that things needed to change. From that day on, I made a commitment to myself and the way I treated my body. I spent the next year working hard and losing weight. I lost 110 lbs and felt great! My cholesterol went from almost  200 down to 119. My blood pressure came down. My resting heart rate is now in the low 50's. I learned with determination that it can be done and its never too late. You can lose weight without drugs or surgery, I did, and you can too.  I will help you set and reach your goals. At 278 lbs I didn't know how good healthy felt. Now at 165 lbs, I know! I lift weights and run most days. During the summer I compete in 5k's, 10k's, half marathons, and also decathlons. I hope to do my first marathon this fall. I could never have accomplished this at 278 lbs. Let me show you how its done and how good it feels. Certifications NPTI National Personal Training Institute Certified in First Aid & CPR Certified in Nutrition Tom Ubelhart, Personal Trainer