Frank Valenti learns the art of push-ups
Frank Valenti, 54, of Bartlett, is a retired baker who weighed in at 295 pounds on his 5-foot, 9-inch frame. His goal is to look good in July when he walks down the aisle with his daughter at her wedding.
Valenti has high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, giving a particular challenge to his trainer, Push Fitness co-owner Mark Trapp.
“Starting out, we are going to look at his ability to move his body,” Trapp said. “We want to change his lifestyle more than change his diet.”
Valenti has already tried that. He has been using his family’s basement treadmill, hoping to build up his stamina for the upcoming three-month workout program.
“The biggest obstacles with my weight loss is feeling hungry and thinking about food,” Valenti said. “I’m always craving something and can’t feel satisfied unless it is fulfilled.”