David Naylor’s Transformation Journey I met Hank a year ago while working at Google. He was not hard to miss at the office; he stood out because he was a man among men. Not just physically, but there was something else about him, something that gravitated people to his presence. What was unusual was that usually people are in8midated by someone like Hank, with his size, commanding presence, and pit-‐bull like look. However, there was something different, something graceful, something that communicated peace about him, as well as a gentle, welcoming spirit. I found it very easy to naturally strike up a conversa8on at the lunch table on a slow day, and the next thing I knew, he was asking me about my goals, and I could tell he genuinely wanted to get to know me. There was no B.S. about him, and as I got to know him, the more I realized Hank has a very unique story, one that has made him humble, authen8c, genuine, and, a purpose to live a life in service to
“I started at 215 pounds with no muscle, and now I am 195 pounds with incredible visible results.”
others. Within one week, he began to help me with my diet, then the week following he was there at the gym with me, and the next thing I knew, I was commi_ed to a fitness compe88on with the belief I could actually pull it off. This is a huge victory in and of itself, since I have been overweight for the last 7 years, and I have tried every which way to truly get in shape and live a full life, a life where I was fully alive; and everything I tried up unto this point failed. It wasn’t un8l I met someone with a real heart that just so happened to be a fitness champion. What he has done for me is something I will always remember to pay it forward to others. I started at 215 pounds with no muscle, and now I am 195 pounds with incredible visible results. I have another 3 weeks to go before the show and I am in the best shape of my life, more alive than I have ever been before. Thank you Hank! Not as just my trainer but also as my friend.
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