Day 104, June 26, 2017

While there are millions of obese people in America today there is no way that I could ever completely explain what this journey has been like. It is so easy to get so focused on the results and to forget the “joy” of the distance travelled. For example, in my original post I was too afraid to own up to weighing 304 pounds less than a week before. I was still fat at 298 pounds, just ashamed to admit 304, go figure. I take time to reflect every day, I may share more than most want to read, but I am savoring this journey. Maybe for you, maybe there is still hope. Whatever your struggles, there is strength beyond your comprehension waiting to be harnessed. You can do it. Enjoy the journey!

Originally posted March 15, 2017

I am writing this post really for 2 reasons, first as a declaration and second as an invitation. As anyone that has known me for any length of time should know I clearly have a weight problem. I have struggled with being overweight most of my adult life but over the last 10 years or so it has completely gotten out of control. It hasn’t been sudden, sure I’ve had the occasional 10 or 20 pound weight loss but then put that weight back on and continued my gradual assent upward. Gaining weight and becoming obese cannot be hidden, although by not really stepping up and taking responsibility for my health I have been behaving as though my size is normal. Well I am 5’11” and when I stepped on the scales yesterday morning it read 298 pounds. That is not normal. I am declaring to everyone that reads this that I have set a goal to lose 123 pounds by November 22, 2017. Wow! that’s hard to write! But I know that 8 days, 8 weeks, or 8 months from now I will remember this and it will keep me on course.
The second part is an invitation, I have a friend, John Davisson, that over 10 years ago, after struggling with his weight for years, took off 65 pounds, and has kept it off. He has agreed to guide me through the process. I know that some of you reading this probably struggle with being overweight or maybe you know someone that does. John and I are starting a private Facebook group that will have extreme accountability. It will not be for the faint of heart. I invite you to go on this journey with me. Either way I am going, with or without you. If this private Facebook group interests you please Private Message me and I will get you the details.
One last thought, if you are like me, whether you have 10 pounds or 210 pounds of excess weight take some kind of action. Posting this for me is stepping into unknown territory, there is no going back when I press “Post”.

What a day that was, it was not comfortable!

Remember comfort and safety are overrated.
Get uncomfortable and take a chance and…
Press post then move forward.