Change is hardly ever easy, but often times it is absolutely necessary. That is where I find myself, particularly my health...or the lack of it. I am drastically overweight, constantly getting headaches, out of breath just going upstairs, and staring a family history of Diabetes in the eye. So it is here on this blog that I will chronicle the changes I will be making to not only create accountability, but hopefully set an example for someone else going through a similar situation.
I've actually made one change already and it was to this blog. The name of the blog has changed (former name was "A Little About a Lot"). The blog was started two years ago as a way to just have fun and hone some writing skills that have served me well in my Masters degree program at University of Tennessee. But as you may see from the last posting date I have not been on here in quite a while thanks to school, laziness, and forgetfulness...the last two reasons I look to change in my life as well.
The new name is inspirational in nature for me. I am in the process of developing a reward system as I lose weight with the ultimate reward being a vacation for Tammy and me to Hawaii or some other island vacation. I have a tall order as that means I have to reach 80 pounds lost, but I know I can do it!
I started at the New Year eating better and less, but I had a difficult time developing a plan of action. After losing five pounds I got my first reward...a book on eating clean. I've had to be honest with myself and accept that my eating habits are killing me. This is the key change for me. I have friends who are eating clean and the results are amazing. Add some exercise in there and there is no reason I cannot reach my ultimate goal of losing 80 pounds.
The steps along my path have begun! Here's to change!!
I'm walking the same journey with you Jeremy. I've too realized that I'm soon to have two little guys on this earth that need their dad here as long as possible. I may die before the next key stroke but I don't want it to be because of something I did to myself.
ReplyDeleteMyself, I'm doing Weight Watchers again and I've shaved off 12 lbs so far. I still need to get motivated and add the exercise part too. I've got about 58 lbs more to go to reach a good weight for me. About 83 more to go to reach the "irresistible stud" weight. My hope is to get into that range somewhere and this time... STAY THERE!!
Good luck to your brother. I'll try to keep up with you.
P.S. Will you take me to Hawaii too if I get down to my "stud" weight?