I've Lost 50 Pounds! So... There's that!

As many of you have noticed, I've shed a bit of weight over the last several months. I've actually lost 50 pounds. Yes. 50. I am pretty happy about that. It certainly hasn't been easy.

I am doing it the hard way. And by that, I mean the right way. I am eating much healthier and exercising a bunch. Water is my most consumed beverage and I find myself inside a gym about 8-10 times a week. I hardly ever find myself at fast food establishments. I have goals and I am determined to reach them.

My brother Thomas asked me tonight, "why now?". Several months ago someone looked me in the eyes and told me how she was worried about my health. I looked her back in her eyes as she tried holding back her tears. It was incredibly tough for both of us. There was a lot of emotions going through me at that time. I was embarrassed and felt uneasy but mostly I felt loved. In all my life I don't think I have ever had someone actually care for me that way. I can't thank her enough for that. What she did was incredibly tough. After that conversation I became very serious about my health goals. Unfortunately things didn't work out for us. The gym ended up being a great distraction for my heartache, and sadly, it still is.

There are a few more people that deserve many thanks. A lot of my friends have noticed and cheer me on, none more than my roommates. Both of them are "gym rats" and I am glad to now consider myself one. Elijah is insane. He will go to the gym with me any hour of the day which makes it that much easier. He thinks I'm crazy too for going to the gym literally every day. If I don't make it before work, I go after work, even if it is at 3am. And sometimes I'll go before and after work. He is always willing to join me. Sometimes it is fun. But, obviously this is very tiring.

It's also annoying that clothes I've recently bought are too big now and I don't want to purchase new clothing because I don't plan on fitting in them very long. I'm pretty sure I'm ok with this! I've got a bit to go but it feels good knowing I am heading the right direction. I currently weigh less than I did in High School. Hell, I weigh less than I have in over a decade!

So there you have it. My first health post. I'd write a bit more... but there's a gym calling out to me!