05/26/17
Day 73 Extreme Accountability Challenge
Starting weight 304 pounds
Destination weight 175 pounds
Total weight loss to date 52.0 pounds
77.0 pounds to go
Summer is approaching, the kids will be out of school soon, if not already, and thoughts of vacations, will be dominating our thinking. Rest for the weary. Most of us feel entitled to a break, we deserve it, right?
I love vacations, the thought of breaking free from the routine and regroup, time with family and friends, the endless flood of memories.
What about the plans that we made, what about staying the course? My thoughts turn to this, vacations like most special events, are normally filled with all sorts of food. You gotta eat! Well I’ve done my share of eating! Many of you reading this have probably done your share also. I’m not calling you out, I’m just saying.
When I started on this on this weight loss journey on March 15th, I committed that I wouldn’t cheat, my plan that I’m on, that John Davisson is coaching me through is simple, all I have to do is stick to it. While he never guarantees results, I know that there is no way that I won’t get to my goal, 175 pounds. My part, the hardest part, STICK TO THE PLAN! Ouch! The plan. simple, the sticking to it, not so much, but 73 days into the journey, I haven’t cheated once, I’m not boasting, just stating fact.The reason
1- I want to live and have life to the full with my dream date and wife of 31 years, Angie. She is worth it.
2- I want to make a difference in my children’s and future grandchildren’s lives, they are worth it.
3- If you’re reading this, there are no accidents, I want to encourage others, maybe you, that there is hope. You are worth it.
4- I have 10 lifetimes of hopes and dreams in this 55 year old body. I’ll need to be at maximum healthy capacity to see those dreams come true.
I will be enjoying my summer, and no, I won’t cheat. This is not forever, I will have some of my favorite foods again, but at a healthy 175 pounds, in moderation, and I’ll never go back to my old ways again.
What are you waiting for, take action, get healthy now, this is not a drill, you get to decide every day.
Now step away from that bag of potato chips slowly, and…
Press forward.
175 pounds here I come!!!