Ten Motivational Sasha
Quotes:
“Keep Moving Forward”
Christopher Sasha
1.
2.
Your body is the vehicle to your soul....take care of it.
A healthy lifestyle takes planning. Sickness and disease just
happen.
3. Knowledge is not power. Applying knowledge - that's power!
4. Does it read "Impossible?" Or does it read "I'm possible?“
5. Ten years from now is going to happen no matter what. You can
either be healthy or you can be sick. Don't wait until you get sick to
learn how to be healthy. Take the first step toward health today.
6. According to the odds, I should be illiterate and in jail the rest of my
life. I'm successful because I decided no matter how hard life hits
me, I will always pick myself up and keep moving forward.
7. Most people put their health to the side while creating wealth then
spend their accumulated wealth to restore their health.
8. Don't listen to people who tell you that you can't do something.
These people are afraid to try doing anything and face the
possibility of failing. So they try to keep you on their level - a level
based on fear.
9. Dreams are powerful. If there were no dreams there would be no
innovations.
10. Exercise is stimulated by your own desires to succeed. You are
what you eat.
Bio
Success
Is
Accomplishment
Christopher Sasha is a highly respected healthy/ lifestyle
consultant, successful male model, author, entrepreneur, and
healthy lifestyle expert whose clients comprise a veritable Who’s
Who list of business leaders and celebrities.
Author of the book Transforming Your Lifestyle One Belief at a
Time (ABsolutely FABulously FIT, LLC, 2012), Sasha’s background
and life experiences aren’t exactly typical of the hugely successful
business person. Voted “Most Likely to Spend His Life in Jail” by his
high school classmates, Sasha had numerous scrapes with the law
growing up on the gritty streets of Chicago. Losing his mother when
he was just eight, and with he and his four siblings proving too
much for his father, he was bounced around from one foster home
to another. He was scrawny, nearly-emaciated at times and always
picked last as a teammate on the playground.
Graduating from high school with a 1.1 grade point average (“They
just wanted to be rid of me so they gave me a diploma,” he says),
Sasha was admittedly insecure, with low self-esteem and little hope
of a productive future. After working menial jobs, he tried a stint in
the Navy for no better reason than having been inspired by the
movie Top Gun. “It was nothing like the movie,” Sasha laughs, but
later in life he would come to appreciate the lessons of discipline the
Navy imparted to him. Coming home, he enrolled in the local
community college but flunked the entrance exam (“I think I even
misspelled my own name”) and was forced to take remedial math
and English courses.
If you don’t find time for exercise
now, you will find time for
sickness later
-- christopherSASHA
Finally getting into college he developed an interest in theater. And
theater eventually led him to take a chance on male modeling,
discovering in the process that it was something he loved doing.
Sasha was rejected at first by a number of modeling agencies, but
stuck with it, showing some of the perseverance that would later
become his hallmark. He enjoyed some minimal success, signing
with ELITE modeling agency in Chicago, but soon lost his contract his perseverance unfortunately tempered by the old feelings of low
self-esteem. “I sabotaged my own success,” Sasha says, “with
negativity and an underlying belief that I was not good enough.”
More trouble followed with more scrapes with the law. Sasha
dropped out of school and with no discernible skills he took work as
a bouncer at a local bar. Forced to engage in a fist fight one night,
he soon learned another skill, one he would rather have left
undiscovered – street fighting, and he did it for money with people
placing bets in the back alleys of seedy Chicago streets. Getting
arrested another night, he was forced to spend yet another night in
jail. This night represented a turning point in Sasha’s life. In the cold
reality of the cell, he came to the sudden realization that life had
more to offer him, and he had more to offer life.
Sasha went back to school. But not just any school. He enrolled in
prestigious DePaul University, surprising himself at being accepted,
and where his new-found dedication to putting his life together had
him studying hard and earning him a spot on the Dean’s List. He
graduated with a finance degree and went to work in the business
world where his ensuing achievements would add to his growing
confidence.
Never give up on your
dreams. Because
dreams can come true.
Meanwhile, Sasha continued amateur bodybuilding, something he
had been introduced to through a friend while at DePaul. Soon he
was doing it competitively. He went back to modeling with great
success, sticking with it even through the lean times common to
those trying to make a name for themselves in such a highlycompetitive field. Those modeling days became the days he most
credits for his future career accomplishments. Says Sasha: “I finally
was able to couple my attitude of perseverance with a belief that I
was good enough. I finally realized that the only time you’re not
good enough is when you quit.”
In time, the knowledge gained in keeping himself in top physical
condition led inexorably to his career as a healthy lifestyle expert.
His modeling and bodybuilding have helped him create a lifestyle of
healthy exercise and dietary habits. Sasha claims that what he’s
learned is surprisingly simple once one understands how the human
body truly functions. Highly acclaimed for his success with his
clients, and encouraged by them to share his knowledge, Sasha
recently decided to reveal his program with Transforming Your
Lifestyle One Belief at a Time. Tackling the subjects of diet,
nutrition, and exercise and cutting through the overwhelming
amount of information (and misinformation) that’s out there, Sasha
simplifies and offers an easy-to-understand, tried-and-tested
methodology for a fit lifestyle and healthy physique.
“It’s simple,” he says of his program, “and yet it takes commitment
and a belief that you can do it.” To Christopher Sasha, gaining that
belief should be relatively easy for most people, at least compared
to how hard it was for him. “Hey, if I can do what I’ve done,” he
says, “starting out where I started, then certainly anyone can do
anything they put their minds to. I’m living proof of that.”
The 10 Fitness Commandments
Transforming Your Lifestyle
1. Understand that not all grams are created equal.
2. Thou must burn more calories than thou consumes.
3. Thou shalt not lose more than one or two pounds per
week. Avoideth rapid weight loss diets.
4. Honour exercise to sustain a healthy weight.
5. Thou shalt always make time for breakfast.
6. Increaseth thy number of meals per day whilst
decreaseth thy calories per meal.
7. Thou shalt not ban foods.
8. Thou shalt not forget that forgotten calories add up
quickly.
9. Thou must learn to read Food Labels.
10. Thou must form new habits to implement a
maintenance plan to keep unwanted weight off.
Focus
Beliefs
Strength
Nutrition
Health
Lifestyle
Body Building
Golden Gloves
I’M POSSIBLE
Spirituality
Media appearances
Christopher Sasha
•NBC 5 NEWS Morning show – March 2011 Fight For Your Body Back
(live interview)
•Cheeky Chicago.com Magazine – August 2011 Honored as one of the
“10 Cheeky Guys of Summer 2011.
•Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine - February 2012 Honored as one
of Chicago’s Leading Singles 2012. Raised funds from the charity event
benefiting TCW Foundation (see attached photo)
•Blogtalkradio Dr. Annette talk show – October 2011 The topic of the
show “Beliefs affect our behaviors, and our lives.
•Metroseeker.com – July 28, 2012 interview about education and living
in Chicago
•Total Education Network – radio interview July 2012 with Host Neil
Haley
•Metro Seeker Magazine – interview July 2012
•Exceptional Peoples Magazine – interview featured August 2012
•WCIU Morning Show – August 30, 2012 New York Fashion Week with
Catou Wear
Charities & Events
•Run Home Chicago Race – June 10, 2012. A 5 K race to help raise money to support Chicago’s
homeless communities
•Mercy Home for Boys and Girls – October 2011 & 2013 Annual Ringside Boxing charity event.
Sasha boxed with several other athletes and raised over $500,000.00 for the 125 year-old residential
care facility for troubled youngsters
•Children’s Medical Research Foundation, Chicago, IL 2012
•I am 4 Kids Foundation Chicago Honorary Board Member current
• Little Angels Foundation, Elgin, IL financial sponsor 2013
• Beauty In Beauty Out Tour , Chicago, IL Guest Speaker 2013
•Steve Harvey Collections Fashion Show, Chicago, IL Model 2013
•The Male Image Competition , Chicago, IL Judge 2013
Mercy Home Sake Boxing
Event
Little Angel Fundraiser
The Male Image Competition
Appearances and Interviews
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Metroseeker.com
Exceptional Peoples Magazine
Inspirational Talk with Host Toneal Jackson
Full Circle TV with Host Queen India
Celebrity English with Alex Graham
Total Tudors with Host Neil Haley
Affairs Magazine
One Word with Derrick Hayes
Loretta McNary Radio Talk Show
No Strings Attached E News
Beachlifestyle Media Radio interview November 2012
WCIU Morning Show fitness segment for 2013 with Aly Bockler
Pursue Your Dreams with Host Michael Jacobs
Enotram Entertainment IRMIX Radio with Host Martone Williams
Qarma Broadcast with Host Esther Austin in England
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-ringside-for-mercy-s-sake
Seminars, Appearances, Business
•“Transforming Your Lifestyle” Hard copy available at Amazon and Barns and Noble
•New York Fashion Week Segment on WCIU - September, 2012
•www.wciu.com/youandme<http://www.wciu.com/youandme
•Plus Sized Fashion Week Chicago – Panelist – Motivational Speaker – October, 2012
•Chicago Fitness Fashion Show – special appearance and presenter – December 6, 2012
•PRSVR Fashion Event – featured model December 12, 2012
•WCIU Morning Show fitness segment with Aly Bockler January 3, 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfQwvaAVTWU
•Featured guest and speaker for Chicago Music Academy special fundraiser January 29, 2013 produced by Scene-Chicago
•Gail Borden Library March 2013 – March into Health speaking engagement. How to stay healthy and prevent Diabetes
•PRSVR Fashion show April – Summer Collection 2013
•Featured Model for Catou Wear - Designer Bernie Martin 2012 till present
•Featured guest speaker for MacArthur Middle School – Career Day, March 2013
•Monthly special guest contributor for the I am 4 Kids Radio Talk show – November 2013
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Featured Model for Steve Harvey Collection – October 2013
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Gail Borden Library March 2014 – Activate Elgin Health Expo keynote speaker “Untruths That Are Keeping Us Fatter”
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WCIU You and Me This Morning Show fitness segment “CONS OF CAFFEINE” with Aly Bockler September 4, 2014
http://www.wciu.com/videos/youandme/getting-u-fit-the-cons-of-caffeine
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Equanimity Magazine – health contributor “Appetite For Optimal Performance” (pp. 70-71) FALL EDITION
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Gail Borden Library February 2015 – Activate Elgin Health Expo guest speaker “The ‘Skinny’ Hormone: Never Diet Again”
Testimonials
“Hi Christopher Sasha,
My patients continue to tell me of the value of your book [Transforming Your Lifestyle One Belief at a Time] as a guide to eating and living healthy and
developing an exercise core foundation. I only had one patient make a non-positive comment and that was referring to the core exercises being too advanced
for her (she is morbidly obese) but she looks forward to the time when she will be able to do them!
Thanks for assisting us in the care of our patients!”
Dr. Phillip Zinni III, DO, FAOASM, ATC
HEALTH LINK MEDICAL CENTER
“Christopher’s dedication to helping others live well is second to none. Not only does he help them transform their bodies through physical fitness and eating
right but he inspires them to renew their mindset and develop a new perspective on life which results in uncovering unlimited potential. Good health plus a
great mindset equals greater overall success.”
Monica Davis
Publisher, Exceptional People Magazine
Bestselling Author
“Christopher Sasha has presented for the Activate Elgin March into Health community-wide health initiative in 2013, 2014 & 2015. Christopher has remarkable
presentation skills, presence and engages the audience by his deeply held concern for their health and wellness. Christopher is a joy to work with, highly
prepared and has a way of using his vast expertise in very practical ways for the audience.
I highly recommend Christopher Sasha!”
Danielle Henson
Gail Borden Public Library Community Engagement Liaison &
Activate Elgin March Into Health Committee Chair
“TheFitExpo Chicago hosts many of the health & fitness industry’s top exhibitors, experts and celebrity athletes. Celebrity Functional Health expert and author Christopher
Sasha’s seminar “The Skinny Hormone: Never Diet Again!” was incredibly informative and well received by our 1,500+ attendees. Christopher’s knowledge and expertise are
unquestionable and his delivery of this information interesting and understood. We are looking forward to working with him again next year!”
Jane Haber, Director of Programming
TheFitExpo Los Angeles, Chicago, San Jose & Anaheim
Personal Fun Activities
Christopher Sasha’s secret passion is boxing…who would have guessed? To challenge himself he is
currently in training to get in the ring to fight for charity.
The Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago is organizing the annual Ringside for Mercy’s Sake,
a celebrity boxing fundraising gala, and yes, Sasha is ready to go for the fight, just like Rocky! To
make the training even more exhilarating he’s turning the tables on his boxing trainer, Willie Coix. In
return Sasha is training Willie to reach the next level of hitting the boxing field professionally.
Boxing may be Sasha’s first love, but he has another love, the game of Golf. Sasha may not be a Tiger
Wood, but his dynamic full swing usually makes a hole in one.
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Sasha’s newest project is being part of the Beauty In and Beauty Out Tour. October 26, 2013 he will
join the stage with many famous ladies who are being honored and nominated special women
because of their contribution to society and the incredible difference they made in many other peoples’
lives. As the featured speaker he will speak about the importance of working out, eating more natural
foods, and understanding the importance of how your hormones effect your overall health, energy
level and your mental performance.
Professional Photos
Mercy Home Sake Event
And the winner is “Sasha”!
Steve Harvey Collection Fashion Show
Photos
Celebrity bodybuilder Lauren Powers
NFL party Chicago
Training with professional boxer Will Coix
Fashion Collection Show Bryan Osburn
PRSVR Fashion Show
WCIU You and Me Morning Show
Guest Speaker for the Beauty In
Beauty Out Tour at the Catalyst Ranch
BIBO Tour Event
Christopher Sasha
Founder and co-creator
One Pound at A Time
Michelle Landriault of Affairs Magazine
weighting in 392 pounds February 27,
2013!
We are so happy to announce that
Michelle lost 67 pounds as of July 1st,
2013
Team One Pound at A Time
•Christopher Sasha Weight Loss expert
•Dr. Nikolas LeRoy
•Chef Markus Ford
•Beatrice Davis Producer
•Chris Terrel Woodfork Director
•Carrie Riedel Cardio expert
Contact Me
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For Media and
Professional
Appearances please
contact :
Lisa Roti
773-430-6776c
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