Next Run

  I have been planing to do a mud run the end of July, but it looks like it may not happen this time.  All is well though because I found one a little further out in Jacksonville.  The amazing part to me is my wife wants to make it a competition between us.  We have a couple of people who have said they want to do it with us so it could be an amazing day.  The important part is setting a goal that is reachable and enjoyable.  I have decided to focus on one step at a time and enjoy the ride.  If I cheat I work harder the next day but no quitting.  We all deserve a better future than our past start changing it now......Live free and be strong..........
         For all that is curious here is the link for the race. http://www.fl-roc.com

Biggest Loser

After waiting 6 hours on Saturday I had one minute with a casting director.  I was not chosen for a call back but I had a great experience anyway.  Mega and I met the runner up to last season along with some amazing people that were in line with me.  I know after this experience that I can do it.  I also enjoyed being in a group where I was not the biggest person there, plus I am just one sexy beast dressed up....... Thought of the day......... Love yourself enough to change what you hate........Live free and do not settle

2 week notice

I quit..... The last 2 weeks I have slacked off with my training and eating and now I feel it.  It started as a day off to recover from my race and pulled back muscle and turned into a slack fest.  I missed workouts and ate like I was trying to get back to 500lbs.  Today is a new day and I quit giving up on myself.  I am back to work because I will reach my goal. Have you lost sight of your goals lately?  Today is your day to refocus on you and keep stretching for what you want..........Live strong and be proud of who you are.........

Race Day

  I weighed in at 420 lbs this morning before the Never Quit 5K.  I did not hit my weight goal but I completed the race.  I started at 9am with a thousand of other competitors for our heat.  We had a down pour on the drive to the beach but as we parked it let up and it stayed dried up until the race was completed.  I finished my run in 53:41 officially about 10 minutes faster than my training times.  I am so glad I did it now I am gearing up for my mud run in 50 days.  I will be taking a few days off from blogging because I am losing my passion for it.  I promised myself that I would write everyday until the race so 60 days later I am taking a break.  I am excited about the changes in my life that a lifestyle of exercise and good eating brings.........Live Free and Never Quit........

Last Day

Today is the last day I will be able to say I have never ran a 5k.  Never Quit 5k is less than 24 hrs away and coming on fast.  I am so excited about this day I might throw-up from nerves.  I am spending today getting my hair done like a girl before prom.  I will not be much good to anyone until after the race probably, but I really don't care right now.  I will post my time after the race......... Live free and keep moving..........

Stupid Scale

Stupid scale.......Stupid scale........I hate you stupid scale.  I do not feel bad at all for throwing you against the wall and beating you with the 7 iron.  Looks like I have a trip to the store in my future.......Live free and don't let anyone or thing hinder you....

Past

You will never be able to change your past.  What happened is what happened but you can change the way you look at it.  When you see your past as the building blocks of your future instead of the stumbling stones of the present you will be able to handle anything.  No longer will I struggle with eating because I am sad and being sad because I eat......To the future........Live free

Leg Day

   Today was my last leg workout before my run Saturday.  My trainer took this opportunity to punish me.  After 1 hour of training I could hardly walk to my truck.  I am done for the day.......Work hard, Live free.......

First Time

  My new journey has brought me to many first times.  Now many of you that know me know I will try anything once (well almost anything).  I have always said that it is only weird the first time then you can get use to anything.   My most recent first was on a treadmill.  I have been on treadmills before but never for more than 5 minutes because I felt I may die an embarrassing death.  I saw myself slipping and being thrown into the wall or worse a person so, I just avoided it.  I deiced that I could not be afraid to try it out.  I fumbled around trying to get my rhythm and stride down like I was at my first dance all over again. Then it happened I was no longer thinking about failing I was focused on winning. Every step was on closer to my goal and before I knew it I had done a mile.  I had broke the seal of my fear and pushed through.  The key is knowing what you are afraid of and pushing through to the next level.  I was not really worried about getting hurt as much as I was afraid to be embarrassed.....Today recognize  your fear and begin dealing with it........Don't let anything weigh you down......Live free

Encouragement

  The word of the day is encouragement.  I feel like the start of an episode of "Sesame Street" with my word.  If this blog sounds like an after-school special I have been nostalgic of my childhood. Encouragement should be for more than just when someone is struggling.  Most people think that you are just telling them what they want to hear and really we do just that because who wants to kick someone while they are down. 
   Today, focus on the positive things of life, encourage someone that is winning at life to push harder.  I have a close friend that has a hard time when someone tells them that they did a good job.  Praise makes them uncomfortable because they don't know how to handle it.  We need to give as well as receive encouragement and praise.  I thank everyone that has joined me on this journey and encourage you to fight for the next level.....  Live Free and be encouraged.......  It is your life. Live it.....

Fight On

     I had a thought today that made me smile and say to my self "Frank that was good."  It was very simply, your past can either be the weights that hinder you or the steps that boost you to the next level.  I have struggled with my weight throughout my life, actually it was not so much a struggle as a coexistence between mortal enemies.  Struggle would suggest that I fought the battle but I have not always cared enough to fight my enemy.  Now I am on the hunt for my true life and future that is hidden under the layers of fat.  Losing has never been acceptable to me so I have avoided doing some things. Not now, I have opened my life and mind for all to enjoy to show the fight. And honestly maybe one day get paid to share with others........Enjoy and live free..........

Rest Please

       In 8 days I will be doing my 5k on the beach.  The excitement is almost overwhelming to me.  Unfortunately, I woke up with a pain in my back that makes me want to throw up every time I reach out.  So today I have to decide either to push it and still knock out my workout, or feel like a slacker and lay up.....Decision, Decision, Decisions......Live Strong