01/04/2012: Day 58: 7:15pm: Well I must have been doing enough to overcome myself. I lost 2.8 pounds for a total loss of 32.2, and am sitting at 242.8 pounds. As I mentioned previously I made mistakes in the last 16 days, particularly on Christmas Night. But my workouts have picked up and I have for the most part even with the indiscretions followed the program! But tonight at fat camp(Aultman Weight Loss Center) while waiting to be weighed in, and then afterwards through texts I found some incredible motivation through stories shared that are worth more to me than any fee, prize, and number I could've gained or paid on my own. Allow me to share 5 brief examples about how life changing this can be.
1. A lady sat to my left and was anticipating (much like I was) a slight change in the progress because of holiday indulgence. I sat and listened as she talked across the room with a gentlemen she had joined the program at the Aultman Weight Management Program with. To date this lady that I estimate in her mid to late fifties has lost 67 pounds since August 1, 2011! She knew and planned for the indulgence over the holidays, smiled and approached the impending weigh in with the real positivity of someone who believed in their own ability to lose in a real way! Wow! my recent blogging (whining) seems trivial now when I listen to her speak with such a zest for life.
2. The gentleman she was speaking with had joined the program with her on August 1, 2011. He mentioned he was down 110 since August 1!!!!!!!! He kept his belt that he wore since day 1 and has drilled 8 more holes in the belt and it wraps almost completely around him twice! I over heard him say he has about 40 more to lose and then he will be maintaining from there. Incredible, this man has become one of my heroes! I didn't even get his or the lady in example 1's name! Thank you both for giving me true confidence in my own abilities through your accomplishments!
3. My bosses! Steve has lost 25 pounds and competed in his first half marathon in Columbus last October! He continues to run, keep it off and stay motivated! Julia is in the "New Directions" hard core all shake program at Fat Camp (Aultman Weight Loss Center) and has lost a total of 38-39 pounds in just under two months! I joked with her on a text earlier that she reminds me of a book series my wife owns entitled "Skinny B!%#." She got me involved with this and continues to push me to new successes! Thanks guys for the opportunity and the examples you set every day!
4.A child hood friend of mine that told me tonight via wall post that he is joining the program and beginning his journey! So very proud of his courage and willingness to take such a difficult step to a better life and healthier existence! He inspires me to push on and see how successful I can be!
5. My Family! my mom had gone through a weight loss program and reached her goal weight for my wedding! She still looks amazing and showed me an example of the behavior I should've been exhibiting for the reasons she chose to take the journey. Finally my beautiful wife who underwent a journey of her own for the wedding, continued it and has continued to lose since, and eats the types of foods I'm allowed to support me. As I mentioned that while we have not decided either way to have children, our physicians have told us that beyond the age of thirty it is best if both mates are healthy and fit. Obviously she's done her part and I owe her the same effort and support! Thanks babe for being my inspiration and support every step of the way! Thanks mom for continuing to be such an amazing example!
While I enjoy the humorous posts, experiences and examples such as these deserve my utmost in sincerity and appropriate tone when recounting their heroics!
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