I'm gonna turn my life around; this video got me get inspired

[Teknoe]

 

absolutely amazing.

 

I'm 28 and a half, and all my life, I've been husky, big-boned, chubby, overweight, fat. 3 months ago I was starting to drop some weight when I completely cut out fast food and soda of any kind. I was jogging 5 miles every weekend. I could feel my tummy slowly getting smaller.

 

But then the allure of the old and familiar -- the comfortable -- the Drive-Thru beckoned me back. And I came roaring back with a vengeance. My stomach was the one who suffered. As well as my spirit.

 

I reached a point where I said "screw it" and just ate burgers and pizza as I pleased. Eventually, I got sick and disgusted at my lifestyle.

 

Then, I watched that video. And it's inspired me to get back in the positive swing of life. I want to be skinny and working full time before I turn 30 next summer. My 20s has pretty much been an extended adolescence. I never really grew up to be honest. I guess you could say I got stuck in "Guyland" (google it if you don't know the term). But now, I'm ready to graduate into manhood.

 

I left my female cousin a Happy Birthday note on her FaceBook, and her response struck me deep in my spirit:

 

"Hey TEK! Wow, the years are catching up to us, eh? Let's make this the best year yet!!!!!"

 

She's right. She's now 26. I'm turning 29 this summer. We ain't the 20 year old puppies we once were. I'm determined to reach my potential and make my 30s matter. Please see the video for inspiration. I'm going to order DDPYoga (ddpyoga.com) and get started on this high-intensity, low-impact yoga series workout. I'm tired of being overweight, and I'm tired of being self-conscious about my belly.

 

It's time we grab life by the horns!

Thanks for reading.

[Teknoe]

PS- If you recall, yes, I am the author of this thread

 

http://www.loveshack.org/forums/mind-body-soul/self-improvement-personal-well-being/316034-i-have-never-felt-determined-before

 

It detailed a high point in my life in March 2012. However, I wasn't able to sustain my highs for very long, and eventually fell back into old habits mid-April to just a few days ago.

 

Point is, change isn't easy, it requires developing discipline, constantly making the right choices (which isn't always as easy as it may sound; you know eating a Whopper may not necessarily be the best thing for you, especially when you just had a Big Mac 3 days prior, but you still find yourself pulling in the Drive-Thru) and staying the course.

 

You will fall down. I have.

 

But you always need to get back up. I am.

 

Take care, everyone!

[poonpoiming]

Thank you Teknoe for sharing this wonderful video. To me, the moral of the story is never take the words of your doctor as a finality.

 

I was having symptoms of high-blood pressure in 2000. The doctor monitored by blood pressure for a week and it was hovering between 140/90 and 150/90. He told me go take medication for the rest of my life. When I told him whether I could stop after a month, he said no. So I decided not to take the medication and tried meditation. And presto! My blood pressure when down to 110/80! It's 12 years now.