It's Time For a Change!
Hi! Not often that I write stuff about my personal life here but I need all the support I can get with a decision that I've made and I know that I can count on you all to help me. Most of what I'll need is some prayers, good thoughts sent my way and maybe a boot in the butt every now and then.
Basically, I'm sick and tired of being a fat ass. A lot of people might take that as me being down on myself but the fact is, I'm a pretty big boy. Oh sure, I'm pretty healthy and all but I know that that won't last if I don't do something now to ensure that I'm as healthy as I can be in 10, 20, 50 years from now. Pretty much, being overweight is what I've known all my life. I don't think I've ever been "skinny" except during a brief period when I was little. I've never really seen myself as big, at least not like I am.
That is, until a couple of days ago.
I had some extra money (how often do that happen?!) and decided to buy some new clothes. All I can say is... damn. When I tried on my usual size of pants and they didn't fit--and when I saw the size that I had to buy--it woke me up. I never thought I would be that size. But I am. This morning I took a good look at myself in the mirror (literally) and really started thinking about it. It's time I did something about this. I have lots of reasons to do so... mainly, I want to live to see my kids grow up (assuming the Lord blesses me with them someday) and I also want to know what it's like not to be big. Again, I've never really know anything else but I'm ready to experience it. I want to be a good husband to my future wife and make sure she doesn't have to worry about my dropping dead because of a heart attack, diabetes or a stroke. I could go on with reasons why I need to do this but the point is, I just need to!
I will be exploring gym memberships as soon as I get a chance to (first of next week most likely). If you have any feedback on where I should go, please feel free to share your suggestions. I live in Philly and commute to Meridian everyday so that may play a part in my decision. Also, I will be going to a doctor ASAP to discuss diets and other such things. By the way, surgery is NOT in the picture and won't be. I just can't see going to that step and I don't want to. That's truly an "only as a last resort" kind of deal.
I appreciate any support I can get from you all on this. I know that this will be tough but I can do it with the help of God and my friends and family. I'll keep track of my progress on here and on the show when I start really doing it.
Jonathan
Basically, I'm sick and tired of being a fat ass. A lot of people might take that as me being down on myself but the fact is, I'm a pretty big boy. Oh sure, I'm pretty healthy and all but I know that that won't last if I don't do something now to ensure that I'm as healthy as I can be in 10, 20, 50 years from now. Pretty much, being overweight is what I've known all my life. I don't think I've ever been "skinny" except during a brief period when I was little. I've never really seen myself as big, at least not like I am.
That is, until a couple of days ago.
I had some extra money (how often do that happen?!) and decided to buy some new clothes. All I can say is... damn. When I tried on my usual size of pants and they didn't fit--and when I saw the size that I had to buy--it woke me up. I never thought I would be that size. But I am. This morning I took a good look at myself in the mirror (literally) and really started thinking about it. It's time I did something about this. I have lots of reasons to do so... mainly, I want to live to see my kids grow up (assuming the Lord blesses me with them someday) and I also want to know what it's like not to be big. Again, I've never really know anything else but I'm ready to experience it. I want to be a good husband to my future wife and make sure she doesn't have to worry about my dropping dead because of a heart attack, diabetes or a stroke. I could go on with reasons why I need to do this but the point is, I just need to!
I will be exploring gym memberships as soon as I get a chance to (first of next week most likely). If you have any feedback on where I should go, please feel free to share your suggestions. I live in Philly and commute to Meridian everyday so that may play a part in my decision. Also, I will be going to a doctor ASAP to discuss diets and other such things. By the way, surgery is NOT in the picture and won't be. I just can't see going to that step and I don't want to. That's truly an "only as a last resort" kind of deal.
I appreciate any support I can get from you all on this. I know that this will be tough but I can do it with the help of God and my friends and family. I'll keep track of my progress on here and on the show when I start really doing it.
Jonathan
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