It’s simple. The idea of ActveBodi.com is to provide information, news, products and entertainment that is aimed at anyone who loves keeping in good shape. With a lot of websites offering some excellent information on how to achieve your goals, the aim of ActiveBodi.com is to this and more – give you a break. Check out some funny videos, get motivated and see what’s going on in the world of health and fitness.
You’ve probably heard it before – being fit, in good shape with a body carrying low body fat and decent muscle mass is about lifestyle. Your lifestyle determines the shape of your body, and an active lifestyle with a healthy diet are the 2 keys to this. So the name ActiveBodi is derived from having an ‘active body’, and is my personal project to keep me in the world of fitness and by giving me someone to answer to – a community of readers.
I try to offer what knowledge I have to anyone this site but as you’ll read below, I’m not an expert. I am however a guy who juggles keeping fit around full-time work, family and many other commitments to leave my old chubby self behind to be who I am today – a healthy, fit guy who is in good shape.
A little about me…
I’ll confess – I’m not a personal trainer, I’m not a professional athlete, I am just an average guy who likes to keep in shape. I have a full-time job, a wife, and a very busy lifestyle. I find ways to get training in whenever I can. Being fit is a major part of my life and I simply cannot imagine being any less active then I am!
Whats my story? I am a former chubby kid who at school was not only overweight, but pint-sized in stature amongst my friends. I had such an inferiority complex so bad that I’d shy away from parties, instead I’d sit in front of a computer all weekend, drink coke, eat chips, and blame the world for my problems – after all, it can’t be my fault! All my friends were skinny & fit and they ate and did whatever they wanted! I just got dealt a bad hand right?
When I was 16 I had a growth spurt that gave me a lot of confidence. I was physcially bigger than people who used to tower over me, all of a sudden I wasn’t pushed around as much (at least not physcially). The only problem is I had an even bigger FAT growth spurt. It wasn’t so bad. I was called ‘big fella’ on a good day, other days I had names like ‘bacon-jaw’, and other names I won’t mention here. This gave me a reason to take care of that other part - I was now 6 foot tall, maybe I should aim to avoid being just as wide. I finished school, then the weightlifting began, I was taking action! This resulted in a loss of 25kg (55lbs) that year!
All of a sudden I could talk to girls and they’d talk back, I looked good in clothes I liked, and got more friends all the time. It wasn’t just because I was thinner, but also because I had more confidence! Before long I had a girlfriend, and my life was taking off.
10 years since, I’ve never looked back, always trying my best to keep my cup empty and absorb whatever I can about getting into better shape, and staying that way. I follow the weightlifting lifestyle to stay strong and lean, whilst practicing martial arts to keep myself fit and confident and can’t believe that I ever once thought that I could just accept being fat, that all it takes is a bit of research, read books, surf the internet, talk to trainers.. Learn whatever you can and stay active!
This website is where I express my knowledge, experience and thoughts on certain training methods, what I believe has worked best for myself, or others who I have helped in the past. I share resources I use to educate myself, aswell as websites that you may find useful (not to mention some entertaining stuff too!).
You will find many links and ads on my site which are affiliate links (I earn a commission upon purchase, to help pay for and support the costs of this website). These are all top products I’ve used or read. As there are so many out there to offer, I strive to only offer the products I believe to be the best and am confident will give you excellent results.
So have a read, hopefully gain something from my site and interact, so I may too learn from you! I have always believed: having a better understanding of your body and yourself will rapidly increase your chances and progress in any fitness, weight management or health venture, as well as life itself.
- Wade McMaster
