Below is a link for an article about a man who lost half his body weight to join the service. A morbidly obese person decided they wanted to make a change, and serve his country. So he started making steps in the right direction. Amazing.
I have been recruiting for the Navy for over four years now. On a daily basis people walk into my office that have 5 to 50 pounds to lose to qualify themselves. Some people check in weekly to show their progress. Some people disappear off the radar. Two people in particular come to mind that I have worked with in the past that lost an insane amount of weight just so they could serve their country. Both lost just under a hundred pounds to do so. It amazes me how many people have to make small changes, and work a little harder than they currently are to drop twenty or thirty pounds to serve, and then walk away from it.
The man in the article was over 400 pounds! Have you ever seen "The Biggest Loser"? How about "Extreme Makeover, Weight Loss Edition"? The people on these shows weigh over 400 pounds, and they have to get weighed in with a freight scale. Even as a recruiter, I never thought of one of these individuals joining the service. I don't believe there is a more amazing motivation than what this person did. Obviously there are other factors, say, saving your own life. However this man's reasoning was selfless and patriotic.
I strongly suggest you read this article, and put yourself up against this man. Where are you right now? What stage of your goal do you find yourself at? Do you have twenty more pounds to go? Use this man as motivation and get out there and do something about it. Whatever you reason may be. You'll be better for it, and not just because you're healthier. You'll gain more from this journey than from most tasks you set out on. It might be the hardest thing you've ever done. I'll tell you what though, it will definitely be worth it.
Good luck, and please comment below. What was/is your motivation to start your journey? I look forward to your stories.
http://thestir.cafemom.com/healthy_living/140823/patriotic_man_loses_200_pounds
That was a good article but not many people in todays society have the motivation or intestinal fortitude to work that hard. It comes from within and certainly not from a society that gives a ribbon for participation alone. I am trying to get to a goal myself and I have spoken to you about it at work almost daily. This is certainly a motivational article to keep me going. If he can, anyone can if they have the want.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! I'm glad you can take something away from that. It doesn't matter what your goals are, as long as you take steps towards them you will reach you goal! Good luck.
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