Once, Twice, Three times a tubby

My brother Eric has a blog that chronicles his fitness journey. It's a great read, and is generally inspirational as well. For those interested here is the link. He and I seem to share many things, one of which is our propensity to get off and on the proverbial wagon.

Nearly a year ago now, I started at what was called Competitive Fitness. I quickly dropped nearly 30 pounds, but then flatlined. Never gaining, but never losing. I puzzled at this, all the while knowing why I wasn't losing--I kept falling off the good eating wagon. RATS!

I've posted before about attitude, about giving service, about many other things that I used for self motivation. But Eric nailed it today--it's about persevering. Never quitting despite the countless road blocks and ups and downs that we will face. Just don't quit. Fall off? Get back on. Trip and skin your knee? Just get back up. Gain 15 pounds? Re-evaluate and move forward. NEVER look back, ALWAYS look forward. If we can learn anything from the bible, let it be from the story of Lot's wife--She just couldn't let go of all the "stuff" she felt like she was leaving behind (most of which was detrimental to her well being). So, in turning back, she lost her life. I hope WE can be smarter and learn from her mistake. Let's leave all of the failure, hurt, negativity, and disappointment behind us. Never look back or else you might reopen those things that will ultimately be your downfall.

I've looked back once, twice, and three times......and I'm still tubby. :) So it's time to put the blinders on and finish my race. Come along for the ride....should be fun!