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Eight months ago, Kris Walker stepped in front of the bathroom mirror, and a stranger stared back at him.  With depression being an everyday struggle and excess weight bringing down his self-confidence, he realized then and there, that big changes needed to be made. By following a strict diet, eliminating negativity from his life, and using fitness enthusiasts, Marshall Page and Doug Walker as leading examples, Kris managed to lose 55 lbs in eight months, and beat his depression.

By working out at Marshall’s Integrated Fitness Centre, Kris received in-depth knowledge on supplements, mindfulness, body-sculpting, and much more. Not only did he have physical support, the advice that was given to him was therapeutic and memorable. Marshall Page and Doug Walker aren’t just successful gym owners, they’re also natural leaders who are honest with their clients.

Being 28 years- old and a father of three, Kris’s overall goal is to be a good example for his girls, as well as others who struggle with weight loss and self-growth. “It wasn’t an easy road to lose all that weight,” Kris said, “but it was worth it, because going from 270 lbs to 215 lbs is an amazing feeling. Your confidence goes up, and you feel as though you can literally conquer anything.”

Kris’s father, Doug Walker, has been a big inspiration for him since he was younger. “I’ve always been passionate about football,” Kris said, ”a few years back, when I found out that I couldn’t play anymore due to an injury, I got into the wrong crowd of people, and they drained the life out of me. My dad lifted me up and acted as that ideal role model. I needed him and he was there and because of that, I’m forever grateful. I’m not sure where I’d be without him.”

Having a history with depression, Kris knows first-hand that mental illness can make you feel unworthy of change, especially when it comes to weight loss. “You feel like you don’t deserve good things and over time, your body suffers immensely,” Kris said, “but you have to find ways to eliminate that feeling of self-doubt. For me, I focused on getting rid of people who put me down and I stopped eating fast food. It really helped and I encourage others to do that as well.”

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We all need those examples, those people who will guide us and lead us to better places. One thing that Kris hopes for, is to be that person who others can come to for support. “I’m lucky because I have my dad and Marshall,” Kris explained, “but some people don’t have that kind of support. I want to be that role model who challenges others. I want them to know that there is always room for mental and physical growth, they just have to be willing to embrace it.”