Through the Years...My lifetime progress (w/pics)

TrueBlueBruin78

Well this has been an adventure to say the least. I have been on both sides of the fitness realm and all categories in-between;chubby, fat, fatter, skinny-fat, skinny, then to fit. And I can tell you that my travels have lead me to the conclusion that fitness and health is something that should be shared to help benefit others in hopes that they do the same. And here is my part in sharing. As you can see this through my lifetime, that this is a long and beautiful process.
We live in a time where we want the instantaneous gratification and it is disconcerting to see how we are passing along that mindset to our youth (as I see that in many students that I teach today). It takes time and effort to achieve what you want. Anything of worth in life takes dedication. The main thing that I have learned and would like to share is that knowledge is power. Make sure you educate yourself first before you jump into anything you do. Without further adieu here are the pics:

My younger years:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004-my playing days 320 pounds




2005- at this point I got hurt from football and had to medically retire. So I thought not eating and starving myself was the best and fastest way to lose weight. Pic from left to right, Jan, April, Dec. Ended up at 220 in the last pic.

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012


2013- So far, much more to come!


Thank you for taking time to see how a lifetime worth of learning and determination can lead you to what you want. As for me, each year is a new beginning, but from a different perspective.

deladypilot

Wish the rest of your pictures would have come out, but you look great now. Congrats. It is a wonderful journey