[Willie]

Originally Posted by stingo

Three years ago today I started my journey due to a bout with cellulitis in my leg landing me in the hospital. Spending the better part of the week there gave me time to think, with most trains of thought ending at this sucks Station. So, after I got out, I joined a local gym on May 16th, 2005. Back then, I weighed around 354 or so, and had a hard time doing many things others consider easy/second nature. The first physical thing I did was going on the elliptical for 1 minute 45 seconds. I was also put on a weight training regimen using machines for the most part.

Cut to today where I'm (as of today) 231, and am still surprised that I am able to do things that I was otherwise unable to do before. The elliptical was eventually replaced with spinning class, and I now use a personal trainer to help me achieve my goals, which, after three years, is STILL to lose weight. My resistance training (as long time readers of my journal will note) has been pretty varied, but it all stems from the principles in NROL in one way or another (which is why I've not started a new log).

It's been quite the journey, and I wonder what the next three years will bring. To celebrate, I'm not going for food, but something fitness related to mark the occasion - just not sure what yet. At any rate, thanks to everyone who has posted in my log, and to those silent partners who've read it but not left their mark.

Just getting caught up here, Tom. Congratulations!