I know every person has his or her own way to relieve stress. Going to the gym used to be mine, but I recently found a much better way. I have always loved target shooting, but my friend Craig introduced me to Speed Shooting, which is even more fun. There is nothing that relieves stress […]
It Is Easy For You
I had a very heated and emotional discussion with someone I care about last night. This person made a statement that went something like this:
“You don’t know what it is like to struggle anymore. You have lost weight and have forgotten how hard it is. It is easy for you now.”
I felt a great deal […]
Why Does It Take Death to Make People Live
My best friend and training partner, David, told me about a friend who needs some help. This friend has been given some serious health news. Basically, lose weight and eat healthy, or die. Now this person was already diagnosed as a diabetic and the doctor already warned what can happen if you don’t get control […]
It is finally happening!
I keep working out with the hopes of losing weight and getting some definition in my body. For months now my results have been small, sometimes nil. Today though I really noticed a change. As I watched myself in the mirror I could see new definition in my arms in shoulders. I felt like I […]
Pushing Through Obstacles
I have been babying my shoulder for about a month now. It sucks because it holds me back from progressing as fast as I really want to. I am smart enough to know that if I push this I will end up out of commission for months instead of weeks though. I have learned what […]
What a roller coaster ride
Today was a good day. I was completely motivated and couldn’t wait to get in the gym. I didn’t even mind eating chicken for the 100th time this week. I had high energy and just had an all around good day. Now I mention this because I thought about it while I was getting out […]
Why I Hate Mondays
Monday has always represented bad things. As a child it meant the dreaded beginning of a new school week. As a teen it meant the end of a fun weekend with friends. As an adult it meant the beginning of a new work week. For me, it means none of the above anymore. I work 7 […]
My Parents’ Reaction..
I heard the phone ring this morning, so I looked at the caller ID and it was my sister. I already knew what she was calling about. I had mailed the photo book to my parents a few days ago and figured they must have received it and then called her. When I picked up […]
I Am Becoming a Fat Person Hater
I went to the grocery store this morning and I watched a woman get out of her car and waddle into the grocery store. First thing she did was look for one of those wheeled carts for handicapped people. Now I know I am assuming here, but she didn’t look like she had any other […]
This should be good for a laugh…or a stroke
Since I started losing weight I haven’t seen my parents. Matter of fact, I haven’t seen my Dad in several years. He lives far away and won’t fly. I used to go visit him, but life gets in the way of vacations anymore. Anyway, so I told my parents I have been losing weight and […]
My Before Photo
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April 2, 2007
My Now Photo
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September 23, 2008
I was certified as a personal trainer by Cooper Institute.
