I got a bit of good news the July 4th, which made my celebration a little bit more special.
As a little background, I have battled weight issues all of my life. I have never been thin. The best shape I was ever in was after wrestling seasons in high school, but that never lasted too long. Once college started, I quickly gained 50 pounds, and stayed around that weight for a couple of years.
On August 6th, 2006, while driving in Downtown Sacramento, a woman ran a red light and t-boned my truck, rolling me three times. The subsequent back issues shelved me from my already minimal workouts, and I gained another 70 pounds. I have been at or near that weight (+/- 20lbs) ever since.
Fortune would smile down on me when I was forwarded an article in the Stockton Record that mentioned that Pure Form P.F.T. and Bikram Yoga Stockton were putting together something to help people like me out.
Thats where Stockton’s Biggest Loser comes in. They were looking for ten men and ten women, all willing to put in six days a week worth of workouts, and wanting to change their lifestyle. Proper workouts, nutrition, and chiropractic care are all provided for the contestants.
Over 70 people applied, but there were only 20 spots open…and I got in! I had my first weigh-in this morning at 6am, and we’ll have a final weigh-in September 26th. For the next few months, its going to be a very different me, and I am happy and so willing to make these lifestyle changes. So no alcohol, no fast food, no soda’s, eating five times a day and 5am workouts will be what I am doing now.
Come September 26th, its going to be a very different me, and I cant wait.
