Tampa, FL – December 24, 2024 – Gerry Blight, a 71-year-old grandfather from Wimauma, Florida, has achieved what most might consider impossible. In 2019, he set a New Year’s resolution to lift one million pounds and has since turned that challenge into a lifestyle, shattering goals year after year. With just a week left in 2024, Blight is on track to reach an awe-inspiring milestone: lifting 12 million pounds in a single year.
From a Million-Pound Resolution to a Life-Changing Journey
Blight’s journey began with a simple yet ambitious resolution. Using a straightforward scoring method learned in his youth, he tracked his weightlifting progress with precision. “The motivation just feeds on itself. If you stop, catching up later becomes impossible,” he explained. That drive has carried him through six years of consistent effort, culminating in his biggest goal yet.
Along the way, Blight has reaped not only physical rewards but also a reinvigorated sense of health and vitality. “I’m stronger now than I was 25 years ago,” he said. “Even at my age, endurance isn’t an issue. I work full-time, have more energy than people half my age, and haven’t even caught a cold, pandemic or not.”
Health Scare to Fitness Advocate
Blight’s commitment to fitness took root two decades ago after a life-altering health scare. At 50, a routine checkup revealed 95% blockage in his coronary artery, requiring immediate intervention. That wake-up call propelled him into a fitness-focused lifestyle. Since then, he has co-authored a book, Fittin' It All In: Adult Fitness, 40 to Forever, advocating for aging adults to embrace fitness as a lifelong endeavor.
“Anyone Can Set a Challenge”
Blight believes his weightlifting journey is proof that anyone can take charge of their health. “New Year’s is just a convenient time to start,” he said. “But it’s crucial to choose measurable goals. Saying you’ll ‘eat better’ is vague, but tracking weight totals keeps you accountable.”
A Resolution to Inspire
With a cumulative 11.7 million pounds lifted as of late December, Blight’s goal of averaging one million pounds per month for 2024 is well within reach. As for his 2025 resolution? Blight remains focused: “One goal at a time,” he said with a smile.
For additional information or to learn more about Gerry Blight’s incredible journey, contact:
Contact Name: Gerry Blight
Phone No.: 702.759.3851
Email: glblight12@gmail.com
