Hey, I'm Stephen box
I help Christian men build habits that strengthen you—physically and spiritually.
If you're ready to live a healthy, faith-driven life with energy, consistency, and purpose—you're in the right place.
Stephen Box, Coach & Founder of Unshakable Habits
Isn’t It Funny How Life Gets In The Way Of Living?
I used to feel that way too—until a personal transformation changed how I saw what “healthy” really means. Here’s my story…
You know that quiet moment where something hits you… and you realize life has gotten off-track?
In 2009, I was managing a retail store, married to an amazing woman, and making good money. From the outside, life looked solid.
But behind the scenes... I was miserable.
I was dragging myself to work every day—burned out, out of shape, and stuck in a loop I couldn’t seem to break. I knew I wasn’t taking care of myself, but I kept pushing it aside. Eventually, I’d fix it.
Then one day, I looked up at the store’s security camera—and everything shifted.
There was a really overweight guy behind the register.
It was me, but for a second, I genuinely didn’t know that.
It felt like I was staring at a stranger.
That moment shined a spotlight on my life and its effect on my health—and I didn’t like what I saw.
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Spoiler Alert
"I lost the weight, but that was just the beginning..."
I Wanted Change—But I Refused to Hate the Process.
So I started digging into message boards for diet advice—this was before Google gave you AI results and 50 billion links for “how to lose weight.”
And I hated every bit of what I found.
Everything said to eat bland food, give up my favorites, and avoid restaurants forever. In typical stubborn fashion, I decided to prove that wrong.
I wasn’t thinking about identity or coaching anyone. I was just trying to get through the day without quitting on myself.
So I kept things simple: Working in the mall meant eating in the food court without many “healthy” options. So, I made better choices with what I had. Small swaps. Fewer sodas. Better portions.
I also knew I wasn’t going to stick with something if I hated every second of it—so I found ways to move that didn’t feel like punishment. Strength training. Basketball. Swimming. Even boxing.
Nothing fancy. Nothing extreme. Just small decisions that added up.
But here’s what I didn’t expect…
As I stuck with it, something inside me started to shift. I wasn’t just losing weight—I was getting back a version of myself I thought I’d lost.
Ten months in, I had lost 80 pounds. But more than that, I had momentum. Confidence. Peace of mind I hadn’t felt in years.
For a lot of guys, that probably would’ve been the end of the story—and honestly, that’s totally cool. But for me, it was actually just the beginning.
Enter the Navy SEAL
Here’s a confession: I don’t want you to get the impression that I did all of this alone.
As I was starting to make changes, I joined a local gym and decided to work with a personal trainer—hoping it would help me maximize results and stay motivated.
It seemed like a good plan… until I burned through six trainers in a row.
Scheduling issues, bad fits, constant turnover. I got frustrated, and honestly, I almost quit.
Then I met Rob. The Navy SEAL who would change my path.
Rob was one of the trainers at the gym. He carried himself with confidence and had exactly the kind of physique you’d expect from a SEAL.
But more importantly, he was the first trainer who didn’t just tell me what to do—he explained why it mattered. He challenged me, taught me, pushed me, and helped me understand what it meant to train with purpose.
That experience changed everything.
It didn’t just help me get stronger— It sparked a genuine passion for health and fitness.
That’s when the dots started to connect.
Even though I hated the long hours and constant pressure of retail, I had always enjoyed coaching and developing my team.
And for the first time, I saw a path that brought those two passions together: helping people grow and helping them reclaim their health.
That’s when I knew: This wasn’t just a personal win. It was a new calling.„
"I knew I wanted to help other men reclaim their health"
-Stephen Box
Becoming the Coach Clients Needed
That’s why I decided to go all in and got certified as a personal trainer in 2011.
At the time, I thought that would be enough. I had lived the journey myself. I knew how to coach workouts. I figured that was the whole game.
But it didn’t take long to realize that most people don’t struggle because they’re unmotivated. They struggle because life gets in the way.Stress. Work. Family obligations. The same things I had dealt with myself.
Maybe you’ve been there too—doing your best, making progress, only to fall off track when life gets busy.
I’d see clients hit that wall over and over again. And I realized I wasn’t just there to help people train—I needed to understand how change actually works.
So I kept going.
Each certification I pursued was a direct response to something I saw my clients struggling with.
- They needed help with more than fitness. So I got certified in nutrition.
- They needed more than workouts and meal plans—so I studied behavior change and motivation.
- They needed tools to actually stay consistent—so focused on sleep and stress management
Sound familiar?
With each step, my clients started seeing better results. But then life would hit again—and the progress would stall.
That’s when I realized it wasn’t just about having the right tools, it was about putting them all together the right way.
This was the beginning of my holistic approach to health and wellness.
And it’s why I’ve continued to build my skills, pursue board certification, and develop a coaching method that works not just when things are easy—but when life is full.
Because most people don’t need another plan. They need support that fits the life they’re actually living.
How I commit to being the best coach for you
Every certification below was chosen with one goal in mind:
to help men like you get real results in the real world.
Not just when life is easy—but when it’s full.
What Makes Change Stick?
The men I work with care deeply about their families, their work, and their faith. But somewhere along the line, the weight crept up, their energy dropped, and—just like when I saw myself on that camera—they realized they’re no longer the guy they used to be.
The one who was full of drive and energy. The one who was ready to take on life’s challenges. The one who didn’t feel like his body was holding him back.
Most of these men don’t need more discipline. They don’t need to be pushed harder. And they definitely don’t need another perfect plan that falls apart the second life gets busy.
What they need is a better foundation.
Because lasting change doesn’t come from white-knuckling your way through a program. It comes from clarity, alignment, and consistency.
That’s why my approach focuses on three things:
Habits that fit your real life
The goal isn’t to fit into someone else’s plan—it’s to build habits around the life you’re actually living, with all its responsibilities, priorities, and demands.
Health as stewardship
Taking care of your body isn’t just about how you look—it’s about honoring God, your calling, and the people who count on you. When your health supports your purpose, everything else flows from it.
Identity-driven change—not pressure-based performance
You don’t need more hype. You need habits that align with who you are and who you're becoming. Small, sustainable changes lead to big, lasting impact.
Because, It’s not about doing more.
It’s about doing what matters—and doing it consistently.
You Might Be Wondering: Where Does Faith Fit Into All This?
It’s a fair question. If you’ve read this far, you know health has been a big part of my story.
But a few years after I lost the weight, I started to feel like something was still missing. I was doing all the “right” things—training, eating well, helping others—but deep down, I felt like I was just going through the motions.
Maybe you’ve felt that too. Like you’ve made progress on the outside… but still feel off on the inside.
That’s when it happened.
I was sitting at a red light and this thought came out of nowhere:
“It’s time for you to go back to church.”
It wasn’t something I was planning. It wasn’t something I was trying to convince myself to do. But I believe God was speaking to me in that moment.
So I went.
And over time, I didn’t just rebuild my faith—I began to see how deeply connected it was to everything else in my life.
I stopped seeing health as a way to “level up.” I started seeing it as stewardship.
I stopped chasing results for the sake of results. I started focusing on alignment—living in a way that honors God, my body, and the people He’s called me to serve.
That’s what Unshakable Habits is really built on.
Not just habits that help you look or feel better—but habits that help you become the man you were created to be.
Because when your health and faith work together… you don’t just get more consistent. You get clearer. Stronger. More aligned with God’s purpose for your life. And that changes everything.
Ready to Build Habits That Strengthen Your Faith, Your Health, and Your Life?
A Few Fun Facts About Me
Want to hear more of my story?
Check out these podcast interviews where I talk more about the intersection of faith and health, my personal journey, and how I help men become better stewards of the life God has entrusted to them.
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"I Lost 25 Pounds, Lowered My Stress, and Built Momentum."
With Stephen's help, I was able to develop healthier eating habits and exercise routines that helped me lower my daily stress levels and lose 25 pounds in the first three months of his program. Thanks to his much-needed kick in the pants, I'm now the lowest weight I've been in over ten years, and it's just the beginning.
Josh Comstock
"Stephen Helped Me Fit Health Into My Life—Not the Other Way Around."
Stephen balanced teaching and pushing me extremely well, which got the best our of me - whether it was workouts, nutrition, or helping me find the time to work it all into my schedule.
Colin Vanatta
Here’s How We’ll Build Your Unshakable Habits
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"More Than Weight Loss—Stephen Helped Me Understand My Habits."
With his no-nonsense approach, Stephen will get the most out of whatever time you can give him and you WILL get results. He helped me lose 50lbs in 9 months. His down to earth, honest approach helped me learn so much about my own motivation and habits.
Chris LeFave
"I Finally Stayed Consistent—Even When Life Got Busy."
I've always struggled to stay consistent, especially when things get busy at work but Stephen has helped me learn to stay on track to reach my health and fitness goals. He is great at building on strengths and overcoming weaknesses to produce results.
Chris Amato
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Meet Your Coach, Stephen Box
In 2009, I was an out-of-shape retail manager watching myself on security footage—and realizing I had to change. I lost 80 pounds, but more importantly, I learned how to build habits that stick. Today, I help Christian men strengthen their faith and their bodies—not through willpower, but through wisdom, structure, and stewardship.
With over a decade of experience, I'm not only a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach but also the founder of Unshakable Habits. My expertise includes habit and behavior change, fitness, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
My approach is faith-first, habit-based, designed to meet you were you are and help you get to where you want to be.
Ready to Build Habits That Strengthen Your Faith, Your Health, and Your Life?
You don’t need more willpower or another routine—you need a plan that fits your season, reflects your values, and helps you stay consistent where it matters most.