That's me 5'9" 299. The pic in my profile is of me and my beautiful daughter last year. I am 44 years old and have been overweight for 20 of those years. As I get older the weight becomes much more difficult to carry. I do keep the blood pumping and I am at least what I would consider relatively active through regular weight lifting at my local gym. I am at a point in my life where I dont need strength but I need relief from the weight!
My life probably like many of the people on this site has always revolved around the needs of others. Whether it be family, friends, work, etc... It is much easier to put things in front of my own well being, than deal with my scandal. By scandal I mean why do I feel I am not worthy of health and fitness? For me it has always been about commitment and doing things with intent & integrity! It is so easy to say "I am going to lose 50 pounds by Christmas" they are only words, anybody can say them. But to mean them and be committed to those words is not something I can say I have done with the utmost intent & integrity. I have decided to to keep this journey to myself and the participants of DietBet, as when it comes to dieting or losing weight I can be compared to "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" and I want to surprise those I care about with results and action, not words. Like I said anybody can say they are going to do something.
I am worth it and I deserve to be healthy and fit. This is the gift I want to give to myself for all the years of hard work and providing for my family. It's time to take care of myself!!! Join me it's going to be a fun ride!
Ed