nos198m Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I was stressed; 6'0 and 248 pounds, no exercise, did I say I was stressed? High School principal. Stressed. Ran into a friend (a Middle School principal) who had lost over 50 pounds and looked 10 years younger! He pointed me in the right direction, followed up with encouragement, and here I am 14 days later, a new man. Forget the 5+ cups of coffee a day with half and half and sugar, "snacks" from the vending machine, a doughnut or three because I "needed" it, a Root Beer or two in the afternoon, or just one more jumbo burger on my way home after another 14 hour day. Lucky to get five hours of sleep a night. In 14 days, I've become a new man. One, maybe two cups (8 ounces, not 16+) of black coffee. Simple breakfast cooked at home, sensible lunch and dinner with plenty of veggies and clean protein, a piece of fruit or two thrown in through the day. Energy like I can't believe, walking 3.5+ miles a day in the park - what a way to clear the day away, sleeping like a baby. Staff ask what's gotten in to me. I smile! My wife has said I've changed - not such a grouchy old man every night. And the belt notches keep clicking by. My 18-35/36 shirts are hanging on me. I ran out to work for an event, and just grabbed a pair of pants off the hanger. Wasn't until I got home that I noticed they were one of the 40 waist pants I hadn't worn in years - down from a 44. AWESOME! Ever step on the scale? Who needs to! I feel it! Did I cheat? Never once in 14 days, and certainly not in the next 16 or beyond. Was I tempted? Yes. But I never want the stress to return. I want off the high blood pressure meds. I want to start running those 3.5+ miles, get back on my bike for a Century ride, back to teaming up with my friends for a 24 hour mountain bike race. THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I do believe your Tiger Blood is kicking in....Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nos198m Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks! I've got that awesome cat staring back at me all day as my monitor background. What a great reminder and motivator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I hope you're still riding that wave until you reach your destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Marie Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 inspiration !! today is day 15 for me - and hoping I can feel that way too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaur Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 You. Are. Awesome! So proud of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseaburgett Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 So happy for you!! Im on day two and your post is very motivating so thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivb Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Fantastic! I'm on Day 2, and between your story and the Tiger, I am looking forward to measuring my success at Day 14. STOKED is one of my favorite words! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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