It's a bit humiliating, but I settled on this plan by watching a smaltsy, whispy chick flick called 'Julie and Julia'...I actually really enjoyed it! The premise was that a 29 year old girl needed something fulfilling, a calling if you will, to fill her life and make her feel accomplished before her 30th birthday. So, with a little help from her husband, she takes on the task of cooking and blogging her way through Julia Child's entire cookbook in one year. It's difficult, and trying...but in the end it completely transforms her life.
The similarities are quite stark. I find myself a 29 year old who is rapidly approaching the big 3-oh! I've got a beautiful, supportive wife who is in amazing shape and is so willing to help me in every way to achieve this goal. I've also got an amazing, intelligent, hilarious 3 year old daughter (and a 9 week old SOMETHING on the way!!!) who is getting smart enough to realize certain things. Such as, that her daddy is the tubby daddy in the neighborhood. There is nothing I want less than to disappoint her in any way. I want to be the cool daddy!
So, with that in mind, I take it upon myself to change - and, rest assured, I WILL CHANGE! This blog will be the distinguishing factor! I will be 100%, brutally honest! You will know everything! This will, no doubt, not be for the weak of heart. Just think of it as a year long version of 'The Biggest Loser' with subtitles!
I'll be weighing in and posting a current picture once a week throughout. It is my hope that I can inspire lasting change in myself, and, perhaps a few others along the way!
Buckle up - it's going to be a great ride! :-)
Steve, good for you! This is such an awesome way to help keep you motivated. I wish I had the courage like you to do something like this. I will be cheering you on the whole way!!!
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