Never Give Up

Perseverance is word used constantly in sports.  Coaches and athletes alike have to possess a winner's attitude and the will to never give up when times are tough.  As an athlete my whole life I possessed this quality, but in my post athletic career have not been able to sustain it.  Without coaches, teammates, and others encouraging me and going through it with me, I struggle to motivate myself.

6 months ago I committed myself to lose 100 lbs in a year.  I was well on my way, losing 25lbs in the first month.  I felt good, enjoyed the rush of exercising, and loved the way I felt.  But, as I have done many times before, life got in the way and I let that be an excuse.  I gained back the 25 lbs and that is where I sit right now.

It is time for a NO EXCUSE attitude.  I am starting my lifestyle change and I am going to do everything I can to beat this!  I have a wife and a 9 month old son who I won't be able to spend time with if I stay on this path.  I am committing to a few sustainable goals that will give me a chance at success.  This goal is long term and I intend to fight hard and persevere every day to attain my goal.

My new goal is to lose 60 lbs my the end of the school year (may 20th).  I will then look at what I have done and reevaluate my next goal.  Ultimately I still want to reach my goal of 100, just going to take it one step at a time.

God is my strength and everything I do I must do it for Him.  With his strength in my life and motivation from my family, I WILL DO THIS!

Much Love

Early Success

It is day 5 of the lifestyle change.  I am 9 lbs down from my weight on Monday Morning.  Hopefully this is not giving me false hope.  It is like a drug, I want it to keep pouring off and want to be addicted to the weight loss and exercise.

I am in a wedding in a month from now.  The suit coat I originally received was too small and the replacement was still tight in the arms.  Instead of getting it to a tailor I am going to drop the necessary weight to help it fit.  25lbs by June 6th should do the trick.  it is a lofty goal, but if I continue to commit to eating this way and working out I know I can do it.

God is Good!

Good Week

I am having a great week!  It has only been 4 days on my lifestyle change, but I have flipped the switch.  I have a great mindset and am so energized from eating better and exercising.  I only have a 30 minute lunch break, but have decided to go on walks during that time at work.  I usually walk a mile or a mile and a half each day.  This is starting me on the road to consistent exercise.  Today I logged 4.2 miles walking/ jogging throughout the day.  I am trusting God to give me strength to overcome my lazy tendencies and other temptations.  Leaning on friends and family to help me succeed.

Feeling good and loving life.  Not just a diet, I am changing my life!

Here I go again.  You are probably thinking, oh no that fat man is going to try a diet and fail!  Well, you may be right, but I am going to try and try and try until I succeed.

I am now the proud father of a 3 month old baby boy, Hudson.  He brings so much joy to my life and I look forward to watching him grow and develop into a strong man of God over the years.  I cannot do this if my lifestyle does not change immediately!  I will be dead at 45, leaving my family alone and sad. God may take me before then, but I am going to use my time on Earth to get healthy and STAY healthy.

Diets never work.  They are a quick fix.  Will I be able to live like I am today forever, no.  But, if I lose the weight I can find a program for me to maintain a healthy lifestyle without totally changing my eating habits.

I started my new change on May 5, 2014.  My goal is to lose 100lbs in 1 year.  This may be a lofty goal, but I am committed to it.  That is just my first goal, 130 will be the ultimate goal by the Fall of 2015.  This would put me at 235lbs.  That would be my lightest weight since high school.

All the glory to God, He will give me strength.

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." ~Phillipians 4:13

I am back at again.  I am starting to feel like a broken record.  I know I can lose weight quickly, but putting it back on is much easier.  With the stress of life I fall into lazy tendencies and slip away from where I would like to be.

With a strong focus on God and my family I have decided to pursue this life change again.  With discipline and hard work I am confident I will reach my goals.  "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.  Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who are trained by it." ~Hebrews 12:11  These are the words I will live by to keep me motivated.  My family deserves a dedicated man to lead them in their lives.  That starts with a healthier lifestyle and a decision to exercise everyday of the year.  I can do this.

My goal is to lose 40 or more pounds by August.  Let's do this!