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Paul's personal story
"I
was once a healthy tennis pro & instructor. But, in recent
years, I allowed my own health to deteriorate to the point
where I put my life in danger and on a couple of occasions,
I found myself lying on a hospital bed wondering if I was
going to live or not. Three
arteries were 95% blocked which led to three stents being
surgically placed into me in February of 2007.
With
my doctor's permission, I attempted to play tennis. Talk about
a serious slap in the face. In less than 10 minutes, I was
done. I was completely out of shape, huffing & puffing
and feeling miserable.
My
motivation is my family
Having
lost my wife Karen to cancer four years ago, I was thinking
more about my two children and their future and I realized
if I don't turn things around and start taking better care
of my health, I won't see my kids graduate from high school
and college. I won't see them get married and if they have
kids, I won't see my grand children or get to play with them.
If I wasn't here to do those things, then what is life really
all about?
I
mean life is short anyway. Why shorten it more by not keeping
my body in shape and miss out on all of the happiness and
love that every family should experience?
My
other motivation is my wallet
By
neglecting my health for years, I became pre-diabetic, developed
high blood pressure, several gastro and intestinal problems
like acid reflux and I wasn't sleeping well so I was always
tired and I had no energy! Those were my symptoms of being
80 pounds overweight.
Add
in the prescription medicine I was taking to gain some relief
and I was spending over $300.00 per month. Ouch...that hurt
almost as much as being over weight & unhealthy.
How
I got started
I
finally got sick & tired of being sick & tired so
I started to diet & exercise several months ago. I hired
a personal trainer (although you don't need to in order to
get started) and I'm pleased to announce I am down to 260
pounds (A 40 pound weight loss!) and I feel so much better.
My goal is to lose another 40 pounds by May 31, 2008 and weigh
in at 220 pounds!
Come
On...Take The Challenge
I
personally challenge you to join me and everyone else who
wants to lose weight and be healthy. A journey of 1,000 miles
begins with one step. Today is the day to change old habits
and begin new ones. If I can do it, so can you.
Stop
by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA beginning February 1, 2008 to
register and who knows...Maybe you'll be the Biggest Winner!
Please
check back often because I will be recording my progress on
this Web site for everyone to see. If I can be an inspiration
to just one person, then I feel this challenge will have been
a success. But lets; do better than that! Tell a friend and
come by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA to register! You'll be glad
that you did.
DISCLAIMER:
Please consult your physician before starting any diet or
exercise program. |
