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I feel like some of our most hectic moments can obscure some of our greatest accomplishments. I use the word "great" loosely here, but the last 3 days have been pretty hectic. Lots to get done and lots to be responsible for. And I came through. A new piece of business at work, a newly re-certified suffix on my email signature, odds and ends. Perhaps one of the most significant things, however, is that I'm being good. I'm watching what goes down the gullet. Today, the scale did not say MAX. One step...one tenth of a pound...but that is a big deal. Seeing a number versus hearing the Bankrupt siren from Wheel of Fortune go off in my head. I often say that you have to start somewhere as a means of encouragement to others. Perspective. So today, I say it to myself. I started somewhere. Now, it's time to continue. I can handle that.

Keep it going

Perhaps I wasn’t clear… Perhaps I was not loud enough?... GET OFF YOUR ASS!! Its been two days, and the progress report is not a hair better than a couple of shrugged shoulders and a nasal “ehh” sound. Come on man, you are better than that. You know what you want and you know what you need to do to get it. So, DO IT!!!

Getting things rolling can be tricky. You have to do it for you. You have to support yourself in what you want to do, before you can support someone else. Don’t sabotage yourself, because in so doin, you’re sabotaging others. Don’t forget that. Don’t forget why you started this. Be strong.

Often, I ask God for help in doing things or achieving things. In my own mind, I’ve struggled with asking him to just give me something. I find it much easier and more appropriate to ask him to help me get something. I’ve boiled these pleas down into two simple thoughts. “Lord, please give me the strength, patience, perseverance, wisdom, courage, and knowledge to handle everything that comes my way today. Please make me calm positive and confident.” The way I see it, if you have these things, and believe in them…subscribe to them…then you have the tools necessary to face the world. Some might think, “well, he didn’t mention faith, or spirituality, etc…” Remember to whom I am asking these things.

So, here we go…day 3. It’s going to be a good day today.

Revolution is My Name

So, here we go again. It’s a new take on an old adventure. Here’s the coo thing. At first, it will be a road previously traveled, however, at a certain point, it will be uncharted territory. What’s the journey? Getting healthy.

No more shenanigans. My love of enchiladas is not as strong as my love of myself and of my wife and of our life together. I don’t think that anyone knows I still have this thing, so here goes. You’ll be hearing a lot from me. Struggles. Successes. Ideas. Passions. Maybe I’ll write all of this down and never think of it again. Maybe I’ll read over it when I’m having a tough day…

So what do I tell myself when I’m having a tough day and the goal seems out of reach… OK… First, YOU ARE F’ING TIRED OF BEING HUGE!!!!! You are tired of going back and forth between beltloops. You are tired of looking at those shirts in the closet that you really want to wear. You are promising yourself that you’ll keep fighting the fight. You are making you peace with the fact that, for you, it is a fight. Everyone has their battles and wars. This is your’s. Don’t rebel against it, because you will lose and be back here again.

Second, get off your ass! No whining. You are completely capable of being a success

Third, remember the promises you made to April to be a supporter and a good influence. Don’t go back on them. Stand on them. Let them push you up.

That should do it. Still doubting yourself? Well, F U!! That’s what huge Stephen has to say to you. It’s simple.

Onward through the fog. Off like a herd of turtles. Alright already!!