Sometimes you have to step back and look at how much progress you have made when feeling discouraged. Early January I weighed an embarrassing 454 pounds. The size of 2-3 grown men. In about 10 weeks, I have lost 25 pounds. This is less than I had hoped after this amount of time but its still 25 pounds in the right direction I have started an exercise routine that I can do everyday. And I can progress within it. I will never reach the level cap of it as there are always tweaks to make it harder. I have begun to change my eating habits. First is becoming conscious of what I eat and tracking it. No matter what, I track it. And Im working on tweaking it so I take in less non filling calories and more wholesome foods. I now get up in the morning and have energy. I am sharper in my thoughts. I spend less time dwelling in depression and more time moving in a positive direction. I can get up a flight of stairs and not be completely winded. I am much more flexible. When I started this journey, I could do 7.5 minutes of the work out then I was done. In less than a month I can do a full 30 minute work out without a break. And I push myself further everyday. Lift higher. Get deeper. Get harder, better, faster, stronger I have a very long ways to go. However, for truly the first time in my life, I KNOW Im going to succeed at this. I KNOW Im going to make it happen. Its no longer if I can lose this weight. Its when I get in STBAMFV shape... I have seen how much of an impact I can have on those around. I have had many friends tell me I have inspired them to start taking control of their lives. To work to better themselves. I cannot express how grateful I am to every single person who has reached to me looking for guidance or to offer encouragement. It has made such a tremendous impact on my life. The next time you see someone struggling with an aspect of their life they are working to improve, whether its getting in shape or trying to complete school or even just dealing with their personal demons: tell them how awesome they are, they got this, and to keep doing it. You never know. That 5 seconds could change their lives for the better forever.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:34:03 +0000
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