Geoff Paris
Team Deep Red Camo
I am a husband, father, dedicated employee (Evans Toyota) who enjoys putting a smile on the people I meet. I've been in the sales industry for over 15 years, some of the job titles along the way; Sales Associate, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Central North American Sales Manager, and National Account Sales Manager. I enjoy spending time with my family (Emily wife, Brady 8, Mackenzie 6, Zachary 4, and Matthew 1 in March) and friends at the lake, on the golf course, skiing, well just about anywhere I can be with them. I grew up in Ft Wayne; where I attended Harris Elementary School, Lane Middle School, Snider High School, and Indiana University Bloomington/Ft Wayne. I was active in sports: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Track, and my personal favorite Hockey. I also found time to give back being an active member in youth group traveling to Haiti on multiple mission trips, and coaching youth sports. I am very excited for this new adventure! I have the support of my beautiful family, wonderful friends, and great sales team at Evans Toyota. Team Deep Red!!!!
My Blogging Journey
7/8/18: As I sit and listen to the message today at Blackhawk Christian, I am reminded that although we have fallen away from grace, the lords arms are never closed. He will listen when you need someone, he answers, and forgives. Weakness and temptations are the easy way out, I am learning everyday through him and this program how to stay strong and make healthy life choices. I battle with myself and temptation everyday and I am reminded the struggle is very real. Only when I face myself head on will I defeat the thoughts and sin that enslave me. Through him, family, friends, and of course FWSW family I will continue to move forward in my life changing journey. I Love you all and thank you for picking me up when I have fallen physically and mentally.
7/2/18: Here we go home heading into one of the final weigh ins I’m feeling good about tonight. We worked out very hard last week and I stuck to my diet I am hoping for a decent number. This program has taught me to deal with my emotions better weather I have a good week or a bad week. I look forward to seeing more of what I have learned and how I implement everything as we transition out of this program. I just want to thank everyone involved again.
6/21/18: I agreed to team up for a triathlon in September with some of my FWSW family members. I will be completing the swimming leg of the race, Nina will do the cycling, and Mike will be running. I am looking forward to this new adventure. Before this program I would have never imagined I would be any part of a triathlon. New doors are opening everyday I need to face my fears and open them.
6/16/18: I can’t help but feel like time is moving to fast. We are moving closer and closer to the end of the program , and I can’t help but feel a little sad. I count my blessing each day for being selected into Fort Wayne’s smallest winner and to be surrounded by such amazing people. I have had ups and downs along the way and at some moments felt like throwing in the towel with everything going on in my life. That’s when I realized that is exactly what I am getting back, MY LIFE!! Without the support and love from the trainers and contestants I may have let doubt creep back in my life but I am full of hope and determination to get the most out of this life. I feel like if I blink the program will be over but I know I will always have my new FWSW family in my corner.
6/9/18: another week in the books and I can feel all the positive effects of this program every day. From the way I feel physically to my mental state all around I feel great. As we move closer to the end I take notes so I can use all the information that this program has offered in transition into my everyday life. It is hard to believe where we were 10 short weeks ago to where we are today. I look forward to everything this life has to offer and hope to pass along what I have learned to those in my life.
05/31/18: Its hard to believe where we were just 8 short weeks ago. I am so honored to be a part of this program and to be surrounded by all of these amazing people. The struggle is real and I had to have a check up from the neck up to get my mind focused on the ultimate goal. Without the support of all the contestants and especially the trainers I could have fallen off and lost focused. Thank you!! I am ready for the final push and can't wait to see not only where I am at the end of this program, but also to see where I am in a year with all of the tools i have been given.
5/25/18: it's been a rough week for me. I have been out sick and not able to work out with my team. I have been watching my diet plan and sticking to the basics but I really want to get back in the gym. It seems like I have been sidelined for way to long. It has been hard to stay positive but I am doing the best I can with the given circumstance. Hard to believe we are over half way through the program! I could use some prayers for a healthy finish. I want to give a big shout out to my team member bre'anna congrats on law school I know you will rock it just like this program, good luck!
5/17/18: it is hard to believe we are getting near the end of week seven. A quick injury update my hamstring is feeling better but still some tightness. I am very thankful for all the trainers helping me get through the injury and still pushing me. The workouts are getting harder in many ways yet easier in other ways. I am amazed Just how far we have all come in such a short time. I am wearing clothes from the back of my closet that haven't fit in years if ever. I have changed so much already in this program one of my greatest accomplishments is that I haven't had any alcohol in over 8 weeks. This is the longest I have been alcohol free in nearly 20 years!!!!!
5/9/2018: what an amazing group of people!!!! The support shown today lifted my spirits after my hamstring blow out yesterday. I am truly blessed, and love all of you.
5/8/2018: I had a hopefully minor setback today. While working out injured my hamstring. I'm not sure if it is the leg or my feelings that are in more pain right now. I want to be sweating with my team and now I have to back off to take care of my injury. I will stay focused and be back as soon as possible stronger and more determined then ever.
- 5/2/2018: Hard to believe we are already in week 5. The workouts are getting tougher but the pounds are continuing to melt away. I have been struggling with rest and my body at times has told me to slow down. I have complete trust in everyone in the program and know when they tell me to back it off I need to listen(although I don't make it easy on Mama T). I am seeing the changes everyday from the way I feel to the way my clothes are fitting. Greatful to be a part of such an amazing program and rob be surrounded by such amazing people.
4/28/2018: I had trouble pulling myself out of bed this morning, but my wife looked over at me and said "its gym time you've got this". So I rolled out of bed, every muscle in my body screaming and to spin class I went. I received my friendly hellos from my new FWSW family, and my attitude was instantly raised. We all had a great workout, I am feeling more and more energy throughout each session. I felt like I accomplished a goal for the day and everything was on the up, until I started getting dressed for work. This is when my day went from good to great!!!! As the saying goes " another both in my belt" well that's exactly what happened. I just hit the last notch in my belt! I have dropped 4 notches in 4 weeks. WOW I'm pumped happy Saturday to me.
4/23/2018: today we had week three weigh ins and for the first time in this program I felt upset. Not upset with the trainers or the process, but upset with myself for not reaching my personal goals. I should be proud of myself for dropping another 3 pounds in week three, but I'm not. I keep asking myself could I have pushed harder could I have done more? I know this is going to come across as selfish, but that's OK because this is important to me. We set goals as a benchmark of what we Expect from ourselves. Week three I failed to meet my expectations not those of Rick and Tina but my own. I have to hold myself accountable! Attitude is everything andToday there was a fire ignited deep in my soul to push harder in all aspects of my life. Focused!!!!!!
4/19/2018: Here we are Thursday of week 3 and the benefits of this amazing program just keep showing up. I can feel with each workout my mind, body, and soul are being cleansed of bad habits and negative thoughts. This amazing group of people have already became a family that supports each other at every turn. I have had some situations in my personal life that normally would have distracted me, but the group has wrapped me and those in need in prayer. I am beyond bless to be apart of FWSW, and am looking forward to each and every day. Your attitude is your altitude.
4/11/2018: Here we are humpday week two. We had weigh-ins Monday night and I was blown away by the pounds lost and the hard work it took to lose them. I am very proud of everyone. That being said, I am truly blessed to be on team red. not only did we lose a combined 50lbs in week one, we also started a bond that I know will last for years to come. We are all going through highs and lows but I know I can look to my team and the trainers and always be lifted with positive reinforcement. We may have been quiet the first day we came together, but I can assure everyone will know and hear the red team supporting each other every day.
4/8/2018: It's Sunday morning and as I lay in bed all that's going through my head is I should get up and go to the gym before church. I'm starting to feel some of the positive effects of working out, my energy levels are increasing, my attitude doesn't seem to bounce up and down, and I'm down a belt loop. Feels great!!!
4/6/2018: Red, Blue, and Green team ran our timed mile this morning. Great job to everyone! I'm sure I'm not alone when I say some of my muscles are screaming at me, but the pain is totally worth it.
4/3/2018: Well workout number one is in the books and besides being out of shape everything went great. The feeling of being a part of a team again really brought back memories of football and hockey. workout two will be tonight and I will be taking a Zumba class, yes I did say Zumba.
03/26/18: Wow!!! I have had a day to process what this opportunity means to me, my family, my friends, and well just about every person I come in contact with moving forward. This journey will undoubtedly help transform me into the husband, father, friend, and professional I've always wanted to be. Today I want to thank everyone involved especially Rick and Tina (I'm sure after next Tuesday I will have some different words) Thank you for this opportunity and God Bless.