My Quest
On July 9th 2009 I decided that I have had enough and would like to give losing weight a real try this time. As I write this I’m currently 29 years old, 6 foot, 390lbs, and Only 12 pounds lower then I was the last time I weight myself. It’s hard to find a scale that can even weight me. To top off, I don’t really remember a time that I wasn’t overweight. Looking at old pictures I slowly see the pounds being added on year by year. At many points I remember many people talking to me about it and / or thinking hey I need to do something about this. I would go to the gym for a few days and then I wouldn’t make time for it or come up with some BS story on why I don’t go. I even wanted to lose some weight before my wedding but seeing I’m talking about it today, I Failed.
So back in January I came across a web site called 344pounds.com. It was crated but Tyler, Just an everyday guy who put his site together for as he put it:
“344pounds.com is a way to keep myself personally accountable to my friends and family (who know about this blog), as well as complete strangers. I know I have people counting on me this time and watching my every move; and even though I’ve let myself down with multiple diets before, I won’t let everyone who knows me, cares for me, and loves me down.”
Last week he has lost over 100 pounds in the last 6 months. This kind of thing is something that I thought was only possible but one of those people on the biggest loser. The show where that take some person, give them a few months off, a personal trainer, a full gym, room and board. The only thing you need to do is lose weight to stay and it you stay the longest and lose the most, they’ll give them money for it. Worst part of this is that it’s for U.S. Citizens only, so that counts me out. But this everyday normal guy is doing all on his own, while continuing to work every day, spend time with the family and still have time to keep a blog up to date with his journey. Before him if someone was to say, you should you try to do it on your only I would call you crazy and go have a cheese burger while wishing I has the willpower to start.
Now I know it’s possible. I have seen it happen. So I want try to lose some as well; before it’s too late. I have the basic idea now. I hope I can get the support that I need, just want to let others know, so they can help keep me a course. While my quest will not be a short one, it took me many years to get this way but hopefully I Know it will work this time. It has to.
Besides I have a plan and I love when a Plan comes together.
