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Mar 7

Fitness is life for sibling gym owners in Dallas – Daily Commercial

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By Leslie Barker / Tribune News Service

Brian Casad, 32, and his kid sister Kelli, 30, of Dallas grew up participating in sports. Then came college. Kelli gained close to 80 pounds; Brians football, wrestling and weightlifting went by the wayside, as did any semblance of healthy eating.

Kelli: Once I graduated from college, I started exercising excessively and starving myself. Being that I was an extremely picky eater, eating healthy was out of the question. I tried fat burners, diet pills and skipped meals. The weight came off and fast. The problem was, I couldnt maintain the weight loss over a long period of time. I yo-yoed.

Brian: Three or four years after college, I found I hated my career path [real estate tax consulting] and chose to channel my frustrations through igniting my passion for fitness again, and by transitioning into a healthier lifestyle. Five years ago, I quit my job and bought into a gym franchise [Title Boxing Club].

Business expanded and he added another gym, Paradigm.

Kelli, meanwhile, had upped her protein and vegetable intake, reduced carbohydrates and limited her sugar and alcohol consumption. She began lifting weights and including boxing and kickboxing into her workout.

In 2012, Brian asked her to be assistant manager at his gym; in 2013, to be a partner.

This is a family business over all, Brian says. Our brother and parents have some ownership as well.

KELLI CASAD

Typical week of workouts: I work out five to six days a week, which varies on how my body feels. Usually, Ill do two to three days of boxing/kickboxing, and two to three days of lifting weights.

Proudest fitness moment: Getting my body fat percentage to 16 and finding the courage to post a transformation photo on my social media.

What gets in the way of my routine? I try to prioritize my workouts, so the only time I allow my routine to slip is when my body needs rest due to injury or illness.

Three things youll always find in my refrigerator: Chicken, salmon, asparagus

Favorite healthy food: Brussels sprouts

Favorite indulgence: Anything Reeses

What Id tell someone who wants to follow my routine: Pay attention to how your body feels. You dont have to follow a set schedule. You dont always have to have a whole hour to dedicate to a workout. Getting in 20 to 30 minutes is better than not working out at all.

BRIAN CASAD

Typical week of workouts: It varies. Heres a sample of two days:

Day 1: Goal 400 Reps. Bench 225 pounds (100 times); squat 225 pounds (100 times); dead lift 225 pounds (100 times); hang clean 225 pounds (100 times)

Day two: Hill run seven miles.

Proudest fitness moment: Being on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine in 11 different countries.

Fitness goals: To convince people that fitness is life

What gets in the way of my routine: Procrastination and motivation

Three things youll always find in my refrigerator: Beer, eggs, some sort of vegetable

Favorite healthy food: Lean steak

Favorite indulgence: Chocolate

What Id tell someone who wants to follow my routine: I dont have a routine. I just live. Consistency is the key. Be active; be conscious of what you are eating. Stress is a killer. The scale just produces a number.

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