Gift of life

I am so happy to be part of this program.  So many of us take our lives for granted.  I thought I had a great life.  Working at a job that I like and in a fantastic relationship.

I was fooling myself.  I was happy on the outside, but I was literally dying on the inside.  I was in very poor health.  High blood pressure, constant migraines and getting winded just walking a very short distance.

 This is my starting picture.  I was 285.

Now that I have lost 97 pounds in the past 4.5 months I realize now that in the past I was living a lie.

 Here is my current photo.

I am now 188lbs and much healthier and happier.

I have low-normal blood pressure.  I sleep a very restful sleep.  I don't get fatigued as quickly.  I rarely get migraines.

When I go shopping, I find something I like and I know that the item will fit.  Most of my clothes are medium instead of XXL. That is a great feeling.

For those of you who are near the beginning of your journey, keep at it,  Everyone is different and my success was pretty steady.  But I am a very determined person.  I become so focused on my fitness that nothing could deter me.

I am now near the end of my weigh tloss, but my fitness journey will always be a part of me.  I look forward to the work outs.  It is so easy to work out 7 minutes a day and 3 days a week.

I also enjoy spreading the gift of life.  I  have a few buddies that I was able to get in to this program and they are looking forward to their personal journey as well.

I really like the sense of community that this site has created. We are a global family.  There are those who are active in the forums and in the blogs.

I feel proud to be so involved with this program.  Thank you Joel, Chris and Melissa for being such great support.