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.
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Hey buddy! I’m so happy 4 you! I know you’ll finish this battle 2 win because ur mind-set is Greek and that’s what Greeks do best (Win and kick/beat A$$)! My B-day is Sept. 26, so be rockin’ the new look 4/with me, will ya?
my GREEK GOD, You will always be that to me. I am happy for you, it will be hard but I know you will do it and stand proud. I love you no matter what size you are. Well I don’t know if you can hold me back after you get in better shape. mmmmmm
Wow! That is AWESOME, congrats
WOW! Look who we have here! I heard about this program some time ago when they were still looking for contestants but my sister told me that the chosen people are now blogging. I decided to take a look and was shocked and happy to see that you were picked. I know this will definitely be a life changing experience for you and I wish you nothing but the best. Good luck on your weight loss journey!
I felt compelled to comment on this post so others reading would not think Lupe was your girlfriend…haha. You are doing so well, and motivating me! Keep it up and next summer we can go to the beach, pool parties, rafting, etc and be confident! Love you!