We had the good fortune of connecting with Justin Carlson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Justin, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Fitness truly saved my life. I was in a deep depression I felt I had no control in my life. I lacked confidence and relied on drugs to numb myself from the pain that I couldn’t face. Fitness helped me take control of my life, build confidence and finally find happiness. I know that through fitness countless people can escape depression. It is an outlet like no other and so I made it my mission to help those in a situation like I was in, to escape there mental struggle through fitness.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
There are an incredible amount of coaches and resources devoted to helping people lose weight. In 2019 I was 130 lbs I was desperately trying to gain weight and build muscle, but there were no resources to help me on this weight gain journey. I started coaching because I wish I had someone help me through my struggles to gain weight, now I am that person to others in the situation I was able to escape. Through my own journey I’ve developed the skills that I know will help those who struggle to gain weight to finally get the results they need.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
First we’d go to Red Rocks to watch the sunrise, then grab a bite to eat at Cheeba Hut on our way to the Denver art museum. We’d definitely have to go on an outdoor adventure perhaps mountain biking or white water rafting. Glenwood caverns adventure park is one of the most intriguing and exciting events to experience in Colorado so we’d definitely make a day for some fun amusement park rides. Maybe go on an Alpine slide and go for a hike as well!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I left the military to pursue my dream of becoming an online fitness coach. I am so blessed to have the support of my family, friends and girlfriend. Leaving my job in the military to launch my own coaching business was terrifying and exciting. All my loved ones believe in me, they believe in my dream and have supported me through the incredibly difficult journey that is entrepreneurship.

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