Cortlan Watson, 20, Gainesville, FL, Personal Trainer, Gainesville Health and Fitness
How much weight have you lost? The most I have lost is 80 lbs.
Tell us what the “old you” used to be like. Fat, lazy and undetermined
What prompted your weight loss? I wanted to live a long, healthy life.
How did you lose the weight? Exercising, eating clean and hard work
How long did it take? About a year
What was the hardest part? Not eating everything in sight
Most fun part of your weight loss? Meeting new people and working out
Most rewarding experience? Helping the clients I work with achieve their goals!
Who/what inspires you when you feel like quitting? Davante Dennis (my best friend who passed away)
How has this weight loss changed you life? I’ve got a great job and my confidence is high.
Have any advice for others who’d like to lose weight? Take the process one step at a time.
Your must-have fitness equipment. Kettlebells
Favorite training song: Any song by Yo Gotti
Favorite healthy food: Green apples
Favorite not-so-healthy food: Cheez-its!
Funniest /weirdest/most awkward experience during your weight loss journey. Everyone acting so surprised to see me after my transformation
Future goals: Become recognized as one of the best trainers in the U.S.
Congrats Cortlan! You look fantastic and it’s always a gift when someone who has gone from unfit to super fit shares their knowledge and experience to help others. Fitz and the whole team at Fitzness.com
I just want to thank you guys for the feature. It feels good to be recognize for my hard work!
Thanks for allowing us to share your story! We love letting our audience see proof that exercise and wise eating choices actually do pay off.