XBigMan.com: About XBigMan

About XBigMan

"I want this to be a different kind of fitness and weight loss Web site. Somewhere people can go and trust that they will get the real story, not be sold the latest fads."

Mark C. Davis (XBigMan)

MY MISSION

MY STORY

TESTIMONIALS

My Mission



	Mark, daughter Sterling and Coach Franks. (larger image)

I lost almost 200 pounds without gastric bypass surgery, fad diets, expensive pre-packaged food, diet pills and draconian exercise programs. I never felt starved nor did I feel exhausted.

I made up my mind to help others find the XBigMan within them. However I realized that we are all different. I could not take what I had done for myself and apply the identical approach to someone else. I wanted to be sure that I had the most accurate scientific information that I could teach others to apply to their lifestyle.

I did nothing but study anatomy, physiology, nutrition and other exercise science courses for 18 months before I ever attempted to train anyone as a Personal Fitness Trainer. I will continue to study the latest scientific information so that I may train my clients in the safest, most effective way possible. I don't believe in pills and potions; you will never see me advocate them or sell them on this Web site!

My mission is to motivate, educate and help celebrate the XBigMan that we are capable of finding within ourselves. If I can do it, anybody can!

My Story



	Mark before his transformation. (click for larger image)

Mark C. Davis aka XBigMan describes his struggle with obesity: "As you can imagine from seeing my "Before" picture, I was not a healthy, happy camper. I was 34 years old and took pills for every ailment you could imagine. Neither the doctors nor the pills were very helpful. At every appointment, the nurse would make me hop up on the scale and it would max out at 350 lbs. One nurse would yell out: "Hey we need the Obese Blood Pressure Cuff over here!" A doctor told me: "I know why you have high blood pressure. It is because you are so FAT. Have you ever tried Slim Fast?" I had tried Slim Fast (along with every diet and supplement there was) and found it to be the most useless product I had ever tried.

"I found a more compassionate doctor that suggested I might give exercise a try. I purchased an exercise bike and struggled to pedal for 2 minutes a day but kept at it until I could ride the bike for a half hour. I got bored working out alone and started exercising at a gym. I also studied nutrition and applied my newfound knowledge to creating more balanced meals. What particularly helped me succeed in this effort was my discovery that my problem wasn't what I was eating, but what was eating me. I dealt with the emotional side of my overeating and soon started seeing results. I lost almost half of my bodyweight in 4 years and my energy increased ten-fold. I became much more productive in my work as a Certified Public Accountant, however, my employer decided to downsize what was left of me. I realized that God was sending me a message, that perhaps I wasn't placed on this Earth to count other people’s money. I studied exercise sciences at UC Berkeley and became certified as a personal fitness trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine.



	Mark finishing Ironman Florida. (larger image)

"I now train at the San Francisco Bay Club and have helped close to a thousand clients achieve their goals. My clients have ranged from 17 to 86 years of age (and feeling younger!). Some have just a few extra pounds to manage; others face similar challenges that I faced. I enjoy working with the "tough cases": people who are afraid of exercise and feel intimidated.

"I have appeared on NBC, ABC, Univision and have been quoted in the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. I compete in Ironman Triathlons; my goal is to finish Ironman Hawaii. Aside from living with my beautiful wife and daughter in my native San Francisco, my greatest joy is to help move people who struggle with their weight to victory."

Testimonials



	Nicola on the Summit. (click for larger image)

On Top Of The World (One Woman's Journey)

This is a picture of me, standing at the highest peak of Africa... 19,340 feet above sea level. Less than a year before that moment, I never went to the gym, didn't really like working out and led a pretty unhealthy lifestyle.

Now my life is different. Since beginning to work out with Mark in the summer of 2000, I have become healthier, more energetic, I work out at least 3 times a week and I've never felt better in my life....oh, and I also climbed the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Although I've worked hard to achieve my goals, it is only with the help of Mark that I have been able to achieve them. Mark is the epitome of what a personal trainer should be-he is inspirational, encouraging, realistic and most of all, he really wants you to succeed... it is this last point that has really inspired me.



On Top Of The World. (click for larger image)

Most people find it hard to motivate themselves to achieve personal fitness goals. A trainer will usually "help" but in Mark's case, because he truly cares about helping you reach your goals, you're much more inspired to get up early and make the trek to the gym or to push yourself to achieve.

Mark doesn't need to be aggressive or militant, never pushes you do things you don't want to and doesn't set unrealistic goals. He simply makes you believe you can do something - and you always end up surprising yourself by succeeding.

In addition, Mark has his own inspirational story to tell. However, unlike many people with similar stories, Mark does not force his story on you, make you feel like you need to do what he did, or in any way compare his life to yours. He treats every client as an individual and helps him or her to only achieve what he or she wants to achieve.

There are many trainers that I have worked out with who have gone through the motions of training you and are clearly there only because 'it's a job' for now and are probably thinking about doing something else at the time. Mark however, is dedicated, professional and if only all trainers were half as good at their jobs as Mark is, we'd probably all be healthier for it!

Thanks Mark -I couldn't have done it without you.

Nicola Mummery

Your site has given me hope!!

steve m (Ohio)

...have struggled with my weight all my life. After reading your story I have decided to really put my heart into getting fit and getting rid of this fat. Keep up the good work...

Thanks, Steve Helton

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