Richard Merrill from Montana —  This 41-year-old rancher had been trying to get into shape and be healthy for quite a few years, but most attempts were met with failure. He knew it was time to change and not go back. He did all his training at home during his busiest time of year, proving to himself that he could make the change permanent. Richard lost 34 lbs. of fat and gained 6 lbs. of muscle. "My occupation is one of much stress and uncertainty. I rely on variables I am unable to change. Before the Challenge, I would include my health as one of those variables. Now I don’t. Now I know I can rise above the adversities of day-to-day events and be successful at anything I put my mind to."

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