My journey of self discovery and weight loss happened slowly over time at first, and then dramatically toward the end. I believe what happened was that I started to see myself differently and I was outwardly focused on WHAT I was doing and WHO I was meeting and less and less about the small details of life, releasing myself from the “baggage” I had carried for years.

The best way to describe it is to give you examples;

Rather than focusing on what time I had to go to bed, I focused on what I needed to finish before I went to bed (not wash the dishes or finish laundry, but finish an email to a friend and find an event for the coming weekend). This seems like a small thing, but it made me stop focusing on the event of “going to bed” and helped me focus on the things I wanted to do, that would in the long run move my life forward. I still finished the things I needed to by delegating specific time Saturday morning to finish chores.

Rather than focusing on how much I weighed, I focused on making my workouts FUN and VARIED. I also made a point to make friends at the gym where I was working out. This not only made it fun for me, but other people were expecting me. I bought an iPhone and downloaded new music on my way to work every day and made up my own routines on the stair climber, treadmill, cycle, elliptical machines. I was actually “dancing” to the music whenever I worked out. It was, and still is, a great source of enjoyment for me. I’m working out at the Navy gym now and have new friends and acquaintances there.

I also started to spend less time on my job. Before my re-discovery I was spending 60+ hours per week working. I started to ask myself why others around me seemed to be excelling, recognized, and valued employees when they were clearly working the standard 40 hours. What I discovered was that I was taking on more work than I could accomplish successfully. This wasn’t good for me and set the wrong expectation for them. So, I started cutting back and saying; “No, I can’t do that and this other thing too.” Soon my work load started to align with what I could accomplish and everyone was happier for it. In fact, I received an award for achievement. Who would have guessed?!?

I continue to evolve, enjoy, push and re-prioritize my life, just like you. I practice the daily inspirational message I post right along with you and in doing so I discover and improve daily. I hope my story and message will inspire you to move forward in your life to accomplish your goals, improve your life, love and find happiness in every day.


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These are two head shots and one body shot.
I actually thought I was thin in the picture with the hat, which was taken just before the weight started to really drop.

Credentials:
AFAA Personal Trainers License - October 2010
BS General Business - Central Washington University - 1992
AA Accounting - Edmonds Community College - 1982

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