Steve Silva is one of the most inspirational and motivational speakers in the health industry today. At the age of 32, Steve had multiple health risk factors and was given 5 years to live by his family physician. Steve took control of his life and lost over 235 lbs. He started exercising, cut the fat in his diet, reduced his blood pressure, and changed his profession from Physical Education teacher to Lifestyle Coach.
For 16 years Steve was a senior national trainer for Health Management Resources of Boston, a national health care company specializing in corporate health and reducing lifestyle related health risk factors.
Steve started Silva’s Life Steps in 1992, consulting with companies like the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, LA and Health and Nutritional Technology of Carmel, CA. Steve has created many programs for individuals and companies for improved health, lifestyle and fitness. He specializes in working with clients that have given up hope, and also works with children, athletes, and executives. Steve has been the nutritional consultant to the NBA. Steve has come from the extreme weight of over 400 lbs to make life style changes and become a world record holder.
Steve has been quoted in The New York Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, and LA Times newspapers, as well as magazines. He has been a guest on numerous television and radio shows including Good Morning America and Regis and Kathy Lee.
Steve's Story
Before Steve 427 lbs
In 1979 I was given 5 years to live. My weight was over 400 pounds, my blood pressure was 206 over 135, medicated. My family physician said "Steve if you do not get this weight off and keep it off you will not see your daughter reach her 5th Birthday." In 1987 my weight was down to 200 pounds, I set an Outdoor World Record at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Climbing up and down the stairs 7 and 1/2 times (which equals one mile vertical).
My blood pressure is now 103/65, Triglycerides 150, Cholesterol 135. I have reversed the unhealthy behaviors and replaced them with healthy "lifestyle behaviors". I started Silva's Life Steps after 15 years of training medical and behavioral specialists in lifestyle management coaching. A philosophy of teaching and supporting clients in successful lifestyle behaviors. The key to the program is the "personal attention and follow-up" clients receive from me. It's as simple as taking the first step.
After...Climbing the CN Tower in Canada
| Steve Silva has set 5 world records for marathon stair climbing. At the age of 60 in 2008, Steve will travel to Paris, France to climb the Eiffel Tower for the 20th anniversary of his Outdoor Vertical Mile Record at the Eiffel Tower. (Actual date of the climb was October 3, 1987) | |
In 1992, Steve set a Guinness World Record for marathon stair climbing. Climbing 9 hrs 52 min. at the Peach Tree Plaza in Atlanta.
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The finish line at the Eiffel Tower 1987
Laurie's Story
Laurie Conrod started as a Silva's Life Steps client. She lost 70 lbs in 6 .5 months, and knows how her clients feel. She's struggled with her weight all her life, using diets to lose and never really knowing how to keep the weight off. She would always gain it all back, plus more.
She has a working knowledge of the program because she uses it everyday, as well as teaching others how to gain and maintain their health.
A testimonial from one of Laurie's clients "Working with Laurie over the past six months has changed my life. Not only have I lost over 95 pounds I have also gained the knowledge required to keep it off for the rest of my life. I have realized through my sessions with Laurie that there is no magic pill, no one is going to do this for me, and my health is a direct result of the decisions I make. Silva's Life Steps program has given me the tools I need to live a healthy more fulfilling life. At the beginning my goal was simple, I wanted to be free from back pain and have more energy. To say the least, the program has more than exceeded my expectations. I look forward to continuing my work with Laurie and I am grateful to have a coach with such knowledge, compassion, and understanding to help me through this transition. Brandi"
For more information on Laurie visit her web site http://laurieconrod.com/