Ok, I thought I'd start over here. I'll be revamping my page over the next week or so, so keep checking back.

Howdy! I started SP last year after my wife Erin and I saw a documentary on different weight loss programs. I thought it was a little hokie, but once I got on, it was great! I never really fully got into it though. I would track every now and then, do a couple exercises, but I didn't really stick to anything. I kept up on a couple teams, but beyond that, I didn't ...

Ok, I thought I'd start over here. I'll be revamping my page over the next week or so, so keep checking back.

Howdy! I started SP last year after my wife Erin and I saw a documentary on different weight loss programs. I thought it was a little hokie, but once I got on, it was great! I never really fully got into it though. I would track every now and then, do a couple exercises, but I didn't really stick to anything. I kept up on a couple teams, but beyond that, I didn't really do anything.

Most of my weight loss in 2008 wasn't from dieting or working out, it was because I was on an anti-depressant and ADD meds (I was diagnosed when I was a child). I was more active and didn't sit around bored all the time, so I didn't eat as much. I was eating healthier because, if I wanted to eat meals with Erin, it was healthy or nothing. I more recently wanted to join the Army Reserves or National Guard, but you have to be off your meds at least a year and you can't take them during training, so, after about a year of being back on them, I asked to come off of them. My Dr. was ok with it. He saw the progress I was making and thought that I could handle it.

See, I was on ADD meds until just after elementary school. I chose to come off of them (something I regret), and struggled in school since. Fortunately, in my senior year, I met a beautiful young woman I would eventually marry (yeah, I'm looking at you, Erin). I think, when we first started dating, and actually fairly well into our relationship, I was what I believe to be a good boyfriend. Somewhere along the line, something changed. I don't know if it was my ADD flaring up or what, but I became a not very nice person at times. I think a lot of that is why Erin gained weight; dealing with me and being hurt emotionally (sorry if this is getting personal, dear). Somehow, we made it through, got married and started our life together. Honestly, I can't say I ever really...improved. It's taken a lot for me to open my eyes and realize what the heck has been going on. I can honestly say I've been so close to losing the one I love, because of me, that I broke down. It's still a struggle, every single day, to do what's right and try and make up for the years I threw away. There are lots of happy memories, but just as many unpleasant ones, too.

So, today, I stand here, knowing that things must change. I can't just change one part of my life, I must change them all. Studying the Bible, loving my wife, dealing with emotions, losing weight...the list goes on. It's never easy and I never expect it to be. Hopefully I can keep my eye on the ball this time. I'm too far in the hole to miss any more chances.

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