Eighteen months ago, I found myself in poor health and in a world of negativity. I was weighing in at an enormous 430 pounds and although somewhat healthy for being so heavy, I was showing signs of insulin resistance and higher cholesterol. In addition, I am rapidly approaching middle age and needed a serious change. I examined my life, my feelings, my career/success or lack of it, my ego, my desires, my hopes and dreams. I decided to go on a journey to find myself, my health, and become the man many people in my life thought I would become. I am on a journey for self-discovery and want to become the best person I can. I desire success, positive energy, passion for living, spirituality, good health and the ability to live life to the fullest. This, my first entry is the beginning of documenting my journey and my thoughts of the world I live in. If you are sharing this journey with me I consider you a friend. Friends, the best asset a human can obtain.
"A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him I may think aloud."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
HEY Todd, were both in the same boat, dont take up soo much room, Same age same health issues, a hot wife, two great kids. Should i go on ? Just keep on doing what your doing and either way ill be there.
ReplyDeleteHey Jimmy,
ReplyDeleteI hear you. Congrats on the new Job, but do not get too excited that you are back in Laker-ville, California! Talk to you soon.
Hey Friend,
ReplyDeleteThat is a term I have always had when describing you. As you know you were my best friend and someone who I always knew would be a part of my life. We have been through difficult times and distant, but our lives have now come full circle and now we are able to continue down that path we once shared.
You my friend are a star! I was with you during the most important years of our growing up life and your weight was a struggle, but it never stopped you from playing sports and teaching me...which I sucked at and you supported me. We had a beautiful friendship and bond that no one would have ever thought could be broken, but the journey of life sometimes makes us take a detour until we are ready to return to the path of freedom. I'm so proud of you for being able to set up this blog and share your feelings about your life, weight and you. I know that it is not easy, but it is healing, which is something all of us need during our lifetime. Friends are the ones who hurt you the most, but true friends don't do it out of spite it is out of love, although it hurts. We don't want to hear the bad only the good, but through all of the pain, it is the unconditional love that gets us through. I know you have been very blessed to have found an incredible woman, that I know so little about, but see the joy that she has brought to you and the wonderful children you have made together. Stay strong and true to yourself and the rest will fall into place.
When you wake ever morning and look at that awesome man in the mirror.... tell him what you think and you will be surprised at the changes he will make.
I love you my friend.
Thanks for including me in your life again
A
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteWow, what can I say. When I have been asked about you over the years, I always tell people that you were my brother. Perhaps, not by birth, but I know few friends that were as close as we were and shared so much. If we were allowed to choose our brothers, I would have chosen you. In fact, I did choose you as I spent more time with you than my own family. My family sends their love as do I. I am proud of your accomplishments and the man you have become. It was evident at your Christmas party that you live a full life. Well done my friend. Thank you for the kind words.
Todd