Someone asked me the other day about New Years Resolutions. Do I make them? Do I keep them? Well my answer was, "Kind of". I am very good about having intentions of doing the right thing. I'll decide I want to do something and make a concerted effort to keep it. For a time. During school I would typically schedule things so I had time to go to the gym and work out. That might last until the first round of tests. After that, it was almost certain to fall along the side of the path.
This year my resolution is the same as it is almost every year. Loose weight. I'm a big boy. I recognize that. I have always been heavy, however this year is different. I wouldn't say I've reached a crisis point, but I'm well beyond what I would be comfortable with. I know it can be done. My father is a great success story. He has lost over 300 pounds. (Yes Three Hundred) He has done it through a very strict diet in conjunction with metabolic weight loss products and exercise.
This last weekend I purchased some push-up hand grasps and an exercise mat. I have been using the push-up grasps along with my formerly dusty ab-roller (from a previous attempt). I also have a funky little walker thing that I got from my grandmother and a set of Tae Bo videos. My favorite piece of exercise equipment is an Elliptical walker. I have checked out Oshman's and Academy. Oshman's has a mid-line one for about 200 dollars that I'm considering getting. I'm just not sure where it would fit in my tiny apartment.
With that all said and done. I wish you much luck and love in the new year. 2002 has been a roller coaster year for me. I was laid-off and in the job search for five months. I finally found a new job that I truly enjoy. In the middle of my search I met an enchanting young lady who has since become my girlfriend.
I have been richly blessed. I have wonderful supportive friends, the strength of my family behind me, and the love of a pretty girl. What more could you ask for?
May you all be blessed in the following year. And to all those who have been my comfort in an overwhelming storm. Thank you.
