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Tom Read: From Military Muscle to Metabolic Mastery — How This Retired Marine and UPS Pilot Rebuilt His Body and Dialed in His Nutrition at RXD

You don’t forget a guy like Tom Read.

Retired United States Marine, long-time UPS pilot, and life-long athlete — Tom spent his career operating under discipline, structure, and service. But when it came to training and nutrition in retirement, even this Marine realized he needed a mission. That’s when he walked through the doors of Results by Design Fitness.

“I always trained. I always ran. I always lifted. But I never really had a plan for nutrition.”
— Tom Read

And that’s where everything started to shift.


From High Mileage to High Muscle

Tom was no stranger to movement. A classic old-school grinder, he trained hard — always finishing with a run. But despite years of training, he didn’t feel like he was seeing the lean muscle and strength gains that matched his effort.

At RXD, we helped Tom do what he had never done before: focus on fueling his body — especially with protein.

Once we got him dialed into our RXD nutrition coaching, everything started to click. His metabolism responded, his muscle mass increased, and the man who had served in two of the most demanding professions in the world found a new level of performance and energy.


The Power of Protein

Tom was used to discipline. But with our guidance, he began to understand the why behind the numbers:

  • Protein at every meal — especially post-workout
  • Smart timing of carbs to support lean mass
  • Fueling recovery to protect joint health and endurance

“I never realized how much nutrition mattered. Once I focused on protein and started eating like it mattered — I leaned out without even trying.”
— Tom Read


A New Chapter — Built, Not Broken

Now retired, Tom could have taken it easy. But instead, he committed to building a body that would serve him for the next 30 years, not just the last 30.

Tom got stronger, leaner, and sharper than ever — and a favorite face in our RXD family. Whether it’s hitting a PR, helping a fellow member with a lift, or cracking a Marine-style joke post-workout, he shows up the way he always has — with humility, strength, and consistency.

“This place gave me structure again. And I didn’t even know how much I missed that.”
— Tom Read


Your Mission Starts Now

You don’t have to be a Marine or a pilot to transform your body.
But you do need support.
You do need a plan.
And you do need to start.

We’re proud to call Tom a Rockstar Member — and more than that, a true example of what it means to stay ready for life.

Ready to become the next RXD success story?
Let’s design your mission.
👉 Book Your Free Session Here

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