John Tazioli Becomes a Believer as the Winner of the Second Morph Trip of a Lifetime

By Mathias Hohn, iSatori/Real Solutions Fitness Advisor

Mike Ryan, John Tazioli, and Stephen Adelé flex it up at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, CA.

We've all heard the saying, "It's better to give than to receive." From moms, teachers, coaches, and gurus from virtually every walk.

And you know what? It's true.

Mike Ryan and John Tazioli training at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, CA.

Every day, I have the opportunity to talk with people. To offer advice and solutions to help them build muscle, lose fat, gain energy, and feel better. As they build their best bodies.

And the more I give, the better.

And every once in a while, I get an unbelievable opportunity. Sometimes it's the chance to watch the winners accept their rewards in the 911 Ultimate Transformation Challenge. Other times it's hearing from someone who has accomplished a tremendous transformation—with our help. And last month, I got to pull the name out of the hat for the winner of our second Morph, Trip of a Lifetime.

I was excited to have the opportunity. But then I pulled out the name. My hands flew up, and I started cheering. I would be calling someone I've come to consider a friend. John Tazioli. I had been working with John since his first call to iSatori. And he's been a loyal customer, and I always put down the phone after talking with him with a big, wide smile on my face.

So after I took a few deep breaths and calmed down, I picked up the phone. This time, I had the best reason I could think of to call.

"Hey John," I started out, as relaxed as I could. "I have some exciting news."

"Yeah?" he said. Was that doubt I heard in his voice? I wondered.

"You've won!" I told him.

"What?" he asked.

That's when I realized he didn't even know he had entered this contest.

So I explained, "Remember your last order of Morph?"

"Yeah, I love the stuff!" he replied.

"The gym time with Mike and Stephen was fantastic! Both of them showed me techniques I have never considered..."

"Well, with that purchase, you were entered into our drawing to win an all-expenses trip to the Mecca of bodybuilding. Gold's Gym, Venice Beach, California."

"So?" he asked, thinking I was pulling his leg.

"Well, you won." By now, I'm standing at my desk. Trying not to yell.

"I'm the guy who never wins anything…" he replied.

"Well, you won this time! You're off to California to train with Mike Ryan—personal trainer to the stars—and Stephen Adele—CEO and founder of iSatori Technologies—in person. In Gold's Gym…"

So John finally believed me. He had won the three-day, all-expenses-paid trip to Santa Monica, California, Venice Beach and Gold's Gym. Not only was he going to see the sights and sounds of Southern California, he would also train with Mike Ryan and Stephen Adele, both leaders in the world of exercise, fitness, and nutrition—and all around pretty good guys to hang out with and learn from.

The Trip

John and his wife, Lucy (who incidentally had never been west of the Mississippi), arrived in California on Friday, June 13th. First thing in the morning on Saturday, they started the day off with a morning cardio session with Stephen. They then sat down to a healthy breakfast to fuel their morning at Venice Beach to do some shopping with Stephen and his wife, Julia. The couples enjoyed talking, laughing, and getting to know each other. But then playtime was over, and it was time to hit the gym.

Immediately upon entering Gold's gym, Mike Ryan started putting John through the paces. "The gym time with Mike and Stephen was fantastic! Both of them showed me techniques I have never considered," shared John. They helped him not only with his technique but also with how to increase intensity.

"I was so impressed with John. The workout was brutal, but John hung tough. He was already in great shape, but Mike helped him push past his limits, and John showed amazing inner as well as physical strength," Stephen said after their workout.

Are you next? All you have to do to enter is purchase a bottle of Morph and you too could win this Trip of a Lifetime!

It was again time to refuel to recover from the workout, so John and Lucy joined Stephen, Julia, and Mike for lunch at the Firehouse. Then they were off for another round of sightseeing and shopping at the 3rd St. Promenade.

But the day was not over yet! Dinner at the Ivy on the Shore was next on the agenda. It is a local Santa Monica favorite. You'll not only find a delightful meal, but there's a stunning ocean view to tempt you to stay and relax.

Wanting to prolong the pleasure of the event-filled day, John and Lucy headed back to the beach for a midnight walk along the Santa Monica pier before heading to the airport on Sunday.

Home Again

A couple days after he arrived home, John emailed us to let us know how much he had enjoyed the trip. "What a great weekend!!" John exclaimed. "I experienced an opportunity that most of us in this lifestyle would love to have a shot at."

Sounds like a pretty good time, don't you think?! Well, iSatori is running one last round of this contest in our brand new issue of Real Solutions. All you have to do to enter is purchase a bottle of Morph. (For full details, be sure to pick up the latest copy of Real Solutions, available now!)

I just hope I'm again chosen as the lucky person to actually pull the winning name out of the hat. Because as I discovered with John, it really, truly is better to give than to receive.

One last note, John is a Navy reservist and will be leaving on his first tour as a part of our nation's best. As he is preparing to leave, I would ask everyone reading this to not only think of John but all of our service men and women across the world serving our country. Thank you, John Tazioli, and congratulations on winning the Morph Contest! You deserved it!

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