Reflections
Was I really that out of shape, and just physically disgusting to look at? I spent some quality time with my mom this past week. It was my 34th birthday on the 2nd and she came over on two seperate occasions. One to take me shopping for some new clothes and the other to take me to dinner.
I had practically no clothes left. Nothing fit. At all. Even my socks felt baggy. Anyway, we found some nice shirts and pants and I was a happy camper. Clothes that actually fit! I was excited…until she showed my something she found. In digging through old boxes, she found a picture of me when my son was maybe 1? So about 7 years ago. He didn’t even recognize me. I didn’t recognize me.
I had originally posted on my beginning profile pic that my biggest was around 260. It may’ve been more than that based on that photo. It was revolting to look at. I was in utter disbelief. How did I let myself get that big? What was I eating? When was I eating it? How much of it was I eating? My knowledge of nutrition now had me reeling! What the f**k was I thinking?
Looking back now, I can’t imagine doing the things I was doing. I’m sure I ate lots of fast food. Spent several hours playing video games and/or watching TV. I was setting a terrible example for my son. I thank God everyday that I decided to make a change. I decided to better myself for myself and for him.
Looking ahead, I vow to remain vigilant. I promise to continue the walk on the path of clean living. I promise to show my son and everyone I come in contact with that it can be done. The change can be made.
Have a great day all!
September 9, 2009 at 7:55 am
All of us who’ve conquered our bad eating habits look back sometimes and wonder ‘what was I thinking?’ But that’s the point, you weren’t thinking, you were just living your life the best way you knew how at the time. Now that you’ve turned it around, your son is lucky to have such a great role model to learn from!
September 9, 2009 at 8:37 am
That is awesome. Your definitely showing some awesome results.
To another great year for ya! Happy belated birthday, dude.
September 9, 2009 at 9:50 am
:-)
Tony said it.
September 9, 2009 at 10:08 am
I appreciate the kind words. I started coaching my son’s football team yesterday. If you guys have read my profile, I put in there that I didn’t want to the fat dad watching in the stands. I saw 3 such dad’s yesterday at the first practice. I felt like I could actually see the pain in their eyes that they couldn’t be more involved. I saw exactly what I perceived was going to be myself a couple of years ago. I felt so bad for them. I just wanted to show them that picture and say, "It’s not too late! Look! Make a change for your son’s sake. For your sake. It is possible."