Darryl Miller

On September 29th, 2010 I weighed 445. I knew that I needed to do something to get my weight and health under control or I wasn't going to be around much longer. On that day I started eating healthy. After a month I started working out. During the initial training, I knew I was working hard but not how hard or effective my training was. In December I bought an F11 and dove in to its manual. I learned the different heart rate zones by percentage and their benefits to training and conditioning. Initially I would fatigue and tire easily. My heart rate would increase rapidly and recovery was very slow. Hitting the 160-170 range didn't take much activity. Now, 5 months into training with my Polar, I can push myself with more control and better end results. At this time April 2, 2011 I have lost a little over 150 pounds. I weigh 293! My heart rate has improved drastically. My resting heart rate in the beginning was 78 and that was on a good day.! My resting heart rate now is 63. My first spin classes, I would have an hourly average of 125 bpm and now I average 145 without fatiguing and with plenty of energy left.As a father of two girls who are athletes, I wanted to show them what hard work and dedication can result in. Without the help of my F11 the results I have so far and the results in the future to come, would never happen. I am working towards the possibility of competing in a triathlon event. I have two bad knees from years of sports wear and tear but I will not let that slow me down. I am going to show my girls and myself what is possible through hard work, dedication and using the proper training tools.Three pics of before and one of the newer me.