I was tired of the ridicule that comes with being fat. I was tired of being out of breath walking across campus. I was tired of no one paying attention to me (especially women). So, I began a journey of losing 100 pounds. The unfortunate part of this was I was young and desperate to lose the weight. I fell into the trap of losing it at all costs. So my weight loss was not a very smart or healthy. But, I did accomplish my goal. By December of 1995, I had lost 100 pounds, weighing in at 180. Then the real work began; keeping it off. During the next two years, I slowly gained 15 pounds, but never crossed the 195 lb. mark. then, I met Whitney. I instantly fell in love the first time I saw her. With love comes being comfortable. The day we got married, nine months later, I weighed 205. Then three months following the wedding, Whitney found out she was pregnant with our first son, Dalton. Thus began a roller coaster ride of being thin and being heavy. I have never completely gained back the 100 pounds, but I have been up to 240, then down to 200, back up to 230, down to 210 and finally up to 250. This has all transpired over the past eight years. Our son is 8 years old and we have added two more, but my weight has never stayed consistent. I was again tired. Only this time it was of the roller coaster ride. It was time to place this battle in someone else's hands. Now, I do not pretend to believe that everyone has the same beliefs as me, but mine is in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I knew it was time to stop fighting this war alone. i needed help. So, I have completely placed this process in my God's hands. On December 4, 2006, I began a journey with God. Now I feel it is His will for me to share this process with all of you. Mine will not be yours and you may not agree with everything I say. But, we do share a common goal. to be as healthy, fit and thin as possible and this is my way to pursue those goals!! In Him |
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