The Beginning
March 16, 2011
I know this is a weird time to start something like this. Usually people start this sort of thing at the beginning of a week, or a month, or a year. Today is Wednesday, March 16 and it makes no sense to start now…but that is exactly why I am doing it.
My name is Lee and I will be 41 years old in June. If the scales at the local YMCA are correct (and they should be) I am 6’4” and weigh 339 lbs with my sweat pants, t-shirt and Asics running shoes on. That’s what it said this morning anyway. I have been going to the YMCA six days a week since the first of February. In that time I have lost about 9 pounds and have noticed that my clothes are starting to fit slightly different. That is why I have decided to do this. I want to be able to look back on today and remember what it was like to be a middle-aged, obese man. I also want to use this to record what I do and to hold myself accountable. Eventually, I will post some photos…but I admit…I’m not ready for that yet. I am still self-conscious about the way I look and I am frightened to be that open…especially on the internet.
I currently do weight machines, walk the indoor track, and ride the stationary bike. I am starting to get a feel for the things that I like doing and am trying to educate myself so that my time in the gym is effective. I still struggle with eating properly and probably will for the rest of my life. Once again…I’m trying to educate and discipline myself. Hopefully this blog will be one more tool to help me along.
I will write more tomorrow. I just wanted to make a start tonight. Like I said…this is only the beginning.
You’ll love that you kept a record of this, man.
Also, don’t worry about posting the before pics now. Just make sure you take them now.
Congrats on your losses so far! I look forward to seeing your progress
Peace!
I’ll be a fellow supporter.
Best of thoughts and prayers on your journey!!
Hey Lee. I am rootin’ for ya man. I know you can do it. Remember the song? “You are a loooong…Distance Runnerr..r, So put one foot in front of another till your race is won”.
Hey,
It’s cool that you are posting this. There’s something beautiful and special about vulnerability that enables other people to be encouraged in their lives, too. It’s the whole thing about boasting in our weaknesses so Christ’s power may rest on us. I am learning a lot about that, too!
Jesus didn’t die on a cross to lead us half-way to redemption. You will be free, whole, and more than you can imagine when He gets done with you. People will see, and you will be a testimony and beacon of light. Hurray!!! Please keep updating us!
You said you still struggle with eating right and probably always will. Nonsense. I mean that in a nice way