320 pounds. That's right, 320 pounds. It's ironic that my all time low is also an all time high. I've battled my weight since I was 10 years old, and I've yo-yo'ed 50-100 pounds at least 4-5 times over the last 30 years. I have jeans in my closet that range from 32 inch to 46 inch waist. And, every time I get "radical" and do some fad diet or weight loss competition, I find myself gaining all the weight back and then some. Shortly after my 44th birthday, I hit an emotional low as well. This past year has been incredibly challenging for me for various reasons, and I found my self worth at rock bottom. Fortunately, I have a wife who is deft at putting things in perspective for me.
Like most of us, I need a goal or a challenge to keep my focus on my diet and exercise plan. If not, I'll just dip into my enormous "excuse" bag and not get anywhere. So, I set my sights on two: a Mount Rainier summit climb and completing the Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid. Granted, there are a number of smaller goals that will pave the way for these two, but if you're going to dream, dream big. I also realize that these achievements are not that significant to some, but for a guy weighing 320 who gets winded going up a flight of stairs, they're a big deal. I also chose these goals because I know that once achieved, they will lead to more - and that's exactly what I'll need to prevent the dreaded yo-yo effect.
I'm starting this blog mainly as my own personal journal, but it's my hope that sharing my struggles and triumphs will help someone else along the way. More to come...
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