Day 114, July 7, 2017 | Rethink Dieting

07/07/17
Day 114 Extreme Accountability Challenge
Starting weight 304 pounds
Destination weight 175 pounds
Total weight loss to date 69.6 pounds
59.4 pounds to go

In 1978, Michael Jordan was just another kid in the gym, along with 50 or so of his classmates, trying out for the Emsley A. Laney High School varsity basketball team. There were 15 roster spots. Jordan—then a 15-year-old sophomore who was only 5’10” and could not yet dunk a basketball—did not get one. Newsweek Oct 17, 2015

The coach that cut Michael Jordan his sophomore year of high school gave him a the gift of motivation, Jordan needed it just like you and me. We all need a reason to push past the hard part. The challenges of achieving a dream.

I have a person in my history, that counted me out, said that I could never lose this weight, that the pull of the pantry, refrigerator, fast food drive throughs, the popcorn at the movies, the special occasion food, shall I go on, the list is endless, the pull of all that would beat me, there really wasn’t any reason to try. This person taunted me almost every day, I tried to get away from him but he was so persistent. The minute that I started the long list of diets and exercise plans, he would show up. Dozens of times I’ve tried to get this weight off and failed.
That person was really saying to me that I was not and would never be good enough.
He did it quietly, politely, so as not to draw attention, he still does.
You may have guessed it, that person is me.

I allowed those negative thoughts to disqualify me from pushing past the pain of losing this weight, pushing past the countless temptations.
Guys it’s hard to lose weight, the pull of all of the food hasn’t stopped, it may never stop. But instead of listening to the, “why don’t you just quit and eat what you want” voice, I ” choose” to listen to the ” I’m getting through this no matter what” voice.

Almost 70 pounds off in 112 days, I’m winning. You see the” no you can’t” just gives me more resolve, more motivation.
I’m just a guy with a tendency to overeat, that little by little let that tendency push my weight to over 300 pounds.
The difference is, I’m going to prove to that person, myself, that I will get to 175 pounds, and oh by the way, I’m going to not just lose the weight but get in the most incredible shape of my life.
Take that!

If you’re struggling, find that motivation, who’s told you that you should quit trying, or that you can’t do it?
Prove them wrong.
You’re not playing a game like Jordan was, you’re stakes could be life or death.

It won’t feel comfortable or safe.
Remember comfort and safety are overrated.
Get uncomfortable and take a chance and…

Press post then press forward.

175 pounds here I come!!!