Success Stories: David Berger
At CORE57, we love to celebrate our members' success alongside them. Today, we are excited to introduce you to the incredible journey of one of our members, David Berger. David faced numerous challenges in his battle with diabetes, but with the right mindset and the unwavering support of our CORE57 Community, he embarked on a transformative fitness journey. David’s commitment to his health has turned him into an inspiration, proving the remarkable impact that an effective fitness regime can have on managing health conditions like diabetes.
We asked David to share his story with us, and we are excited to share it with you.
David’s Journey with Diabetes
As the New Year comes and as I embrace 2024, I thought I would share my journey in what was probably the most challenging and also rewarding year of my life.
By December 2022, I had been walking around for two years as an undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetic. My numbers were sky high, I was in nearly the worst shape of my life, and I was a walking heart attack waiting to happen. I could have felt sorry for myself, but with a wife and two kids, I refused to take the diagnosis sitting down and decided to take my life back.
As I always do, I embraced knowledge, and I researched and tried to surround myself with a great support team. I started with my diet. I started seeing a nutritionist and learned how to eat like a diabetic. I also found an incredible endocrinologist who has been an incredible support in my journey.
The calendar turned to March, and I lost my mom, which was as tough as anybody could imagine, but I buckled down even harder. I decided to up my game and incorporated fitness and working out into my routine. I found the incredible team at CORE57 who has been instrumental in my journey.
April through June I came close to losing my toe through complications from diabetes, but I kept fighting, eating right, and staying on my fitness journey throughout. In June, I had a shoulder injury that sent me to physical therapy for 2.5 months, but I refused to let it slow me down. As the calendar turned to October, it was another devastation as I lost my father-in-law who was like a second dad to me.
Even with all the challenges and setbacks, I refused to give up on myself and my health. I kept pushing forward, determined to make 2023 a year of transformation.
And the results spoke for themselves. I lost 108 pounds, my A1C went from 11.6 to 4.8, and my endocrinologist says I’ve officially put diabetes into remission. My body fat percentage is in the high teens, my waist went from a 44 to a 32, and I work out 5 or 6 times a week. As I sit here today at age 51, I can say I am in the best shape of my life. My journey is far from over, but I’ve adopted lifestyle changes that should carry me through the best years of my life to come!
I thank my wife and family for being my rock and support in this journey, and I also couldn’t have done it without the knowledge and incredible support from the team at CORE57, as well as my medical team. If I inspire one person to take action it is worth it to put myself out there like this. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something and stand up for yourself! Here is to a great 2024 for everyone!
Be Strong. Be Better. Be You.
We are so proud of how far David has come! When he came to us, he had already started his mission to achieve better health, but he was nervous because he had been injured working out at other gyms in the past. He had some significant mobility limitations and lacked stability and core strength.
But if you know David, he is a workhorse, and extremely determined. He wants to go as hard as possible, as often as possible, but we had to work up slowly to ensure we avoided any further injury. So, he trusted us and committed to his exercise prescription, designed by CORE57, which included a lot of Tier 1 classes, as well as Semi-Private sessions to build a stronger foundation.
Now he has dramatically increased his mobility, stability, and overall strength such that he is able to attend a wide variety of workout sessions, stay healthy, and continue on his journey to ultimate wellness! He has worked SO hard and we are grateful to be part of his transformation!
Create Your Own Success Story with CORE57
We're so thankful to David for sharing his story with us, and proud to celebrate alongside him! We want to help you create your own success story with us at CORE57! Our expert coaches, customized exercise prescriptions, and supportive community are all here to help you achieve your fitness goals. Whether you're looking to manage health conditions like diabetes or simply want to improve your overall wellness, we've got the tools and resources for you. Join us at CORE57 and start your own journey towards strength, betterment, and being the best version of yourself!