Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on January 6, 2015

Hello DietBet friends,

While sitting here thinking about sharing thoughts in a blog a lot of trepidation and fearful feelings arise. I am finding it dificult to type words regarding what I am beginning now and my weightloss journey. However, I feel that because I have these feelings it is even more proof that I need to do so. Bare with me as I stumble through the first of my meandering thoughts.

I am a life long big guy, sure I have been fit before but I have always been plagued with a big gut. Most of my life I have told myself that the size of my gut didn't matter, as long as I could Bench and Squat un-godly ammounts of weight. Being strong was what my goal was. Unfortunately as I started to age looking fat as oppose to looking strong started to be the norm. I settled into a comfort zone and pretty much hid the mental image of myself with a jolly persona. Though inside was becoming more and more depressed, because I knew I was not healthy and it was my fault. I would watch shows on T.V. and thought maybe I should do that, but, never acted because while I was big, I wasn't that big was I. Man what a pathetic mindset that was. I know that was a negative mindset, however, I have come to realize that I do not need to be on a T.V. show to live like I should, I just need to do it.

I am a blessed man to be married to a very beautiful woman. She is an inspiration to me. She follows a very strick Raw Vegan diet that I have tried to follow with her but must admit I always cheated on "her diet". Being a big dude that is married to a thin and fit lady definitely motivates me to live more to her standards and following"my diet" instead of her's is the first mental step I need to make.

Also I am a father to four very awesome kids. If my kids are that awesome, do they not deserve to also have an awesome father? The answer is a very obvious yes.

It is time to admit to myself that I have a problem and to take the steps to correct that.

Hello DietBetters, my name is Travis and I am fat! I am here to heal myself.

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Joe J.

01/08/2015 7:29AM

I have four kids, too, and they were the inspiration that helped me go from 300# and 49% fat to 208# and 15% fat. Go BigT!! Go BigT!!

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Travis

Joe, that is Freaking Awesome! pretty much my starting and my goal weight, You are proof that it is possible. Thanks!

Rhonda G.

01/07/2015 9:31AM

I love your open and honest approach, Travis. I'm new here too and look forward to taking this journey with you.

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Travis

Thanks Rhonda, I am finding that the more people I feel are taking the journey with me, the easier it is to stay focused, I am excited to be joining you as well. Good luck and keep up the good work.

kwogni

01/07/2015 7:31AM

We're here to help, Travis. Welcome aboard.

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Travis

Thanks kwogni, excited to be here and feeling welcome by a ton of great support.

Kirsten

01/06/2015 5:03PM

Hi Travis, I'm a big believer that letting all that inner mental toxin spill out is a first step to getting rid of it. It is depressing to convince yourself that if you were just stronger/better/more successful in general, you could have what you want in this life. The reality, of course, is more complex. Congrats on taking a step to change your path, to deviate from your old ways. I, for, one, think you can do this.

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Travis

Thank you Middyhohm for the positive affirmation.

Keet

01/06/2015 4:36PM

Well Said Travis and you are AWESOME your doing it. Celebrate your first step...High Five!

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Travis

Thanks Keet, the High Five is definitely returned.