2-21-08 Update: Inspiration

I was considering waiting until the first of March to make my next blog post so I could add some photos, but my cousin reminded me that I should be posting more often.

I’ve got to continue being the inspiration that I am becoming. Next stop: running for President and having people pass out while talking about change and hope but not discussing any policies to get there. .

As of Monday, February 18, I was 225. I have lost 36 lbs since December 1st. I want you to consider how much weight that is. If any of you have a water softener that requires salt, next time you buy one of those bags of salt, just remember you are now carrying the weight I have lost.

I consider that a huge accomplishment. Only one more bag of salt to go.

The workout intensity has only increased. I started including gym sprint triathlons into my routine. They are brutal. I run between 25 to 30 miles a week at 10 minute miles. Looking in the mirror, I now am seeing the man that married my wife and even now I look better than I did then.

I will add the photos next week. My wife has really enjoyed going shopping for me because she is buying me these dress shirts that are a little more “metro sexual” as in form fitting. I had one last year that looked like the buttons were about to burst when I wore it. Now it, and the other shirts look great.

My co-worker has lost about 20 lbs since he started losing weight (he is a walking fool right now). My cousin has lost 6lbs. My brother just joined a gym and my brother-in-law is now getting motivated to work out as well. I will not say I am behind it or I am the main inspiration. That would be complete lunacy.

I will say it was a little easier to start living a better life knowing my wife was already doing it in her life. If doing what I am doing can make it easier for someone else to start, so be it. I cannot wait to see their results as well.