It’s Now or Never!

I’m DONE! Done looking at myself in disgust, seeing my belly buldge out past my wasteline. I’m done looking at the extra skin on my face. It’s over. The lack of energy I have must go away.

I declare war on the barriers that are holding me back. For the past few years, I’ve allowed myself to exceed my optimal weight level. According to the BMI calculators on the internet, I’m obese. I don’t feel obese. But I’m definitely overweight.

My name is Jon. I’m 36 years young. I’m 5′ 11 and I weigh 220 pounds. No pictures (yet). Just 8 years ago I was in shape, had much energy, and even had a six pack stomach. I felt good about my physical appearance.

Something changed over the years, however. I got married, had children, and worked at a desk job with odd hours. I attribute my weight gains to the job environment that I was in. I would work 10 hours per day sitting behind a computer. When I came home, I was exhausted and had no time for working out. Besides, I wanted to be with my children during the short stays at home. All this mixed with poor eating habits and I’m now living the life of most Americans. I’m on the path of death and destruction.

The doctor told me a couple of years ago that I have high cholesterol and he gave me two choices. Either eat healthier and work out or start taking pills. I chose the first. BUT… I never changed.

There are many reasons I’m starting this action. I will list it all in future posts. For now, I’m taking action for change and my way of doing this is to declare to the world that I’m starting today! All who come here will read the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the in betweens.

I’m not a scientific person. I don’t like meticulously tracking everything I eat and do. I will, however, make a routine habit of posting the events of my day and the things I’m eating (in generalities), because I do know that success comes from tracking.

Hopefully, all who come here will leave with more inspiration to achieve something of their own. I’m open to advice, and willing to receive help. I encourage all who come to post comments.

Today is the end for me. The end of being lazy about my goals. The beginning of achieving. It truly is NOW or NEVER!