See Numbers Not Letters

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So day two in the books finished with 549 calories to go of my daily allotment and didn’t feel like I had starved myself.  Also had a big first for the day as well.  I walked my first unofficial 5K today(my first official will be on Jan 25th for the Seasons 52 5.2K put on by Track Shack), I didn’t exactly set out to walk that far but I got in a groove.  Was about to go walk on the treadmill and Amanda suggested that I walk outside since it was nice.  Amanda mentioned that she thought it was about  3 miles down and back to a neighborhood not far from us.  Before I left I got some help from the kiddos stretching out.  They are two of my biggest cheerleaders and hopefully what I am doing sets a good example for them.

 

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So I started out on my walk and on the way back I started hitting the wall.  Now I have heard of this when your walking or running and pretty much you feel like your legs are turning to jelly and you just want to be done.  Well since I was still a distance from home I had to keep going through the wall and once your on the other side it definitely gets better.  So as I walked I was hearing my distance being read out in my ear and I kept getting closer and closer to that 3.1 mark.  So I decided I was going for it.  AND I DID IT!  Only thing I realized after I was done was my shoes are badly in need of replacement.

 

So after I got done with my walk I decided that I needed to set some small goals to keep me motivated on the way.  So I set my first one.  “SEE NUMBERS NOT LETTERS”  and it doesn’t sound as crazy as it sounds.  You see the scale in our bathroom only goes up to 300 pounds and anything about that it will display “EE” on it.  So once I hit 300 pounds I will see numbers not letters.  I also started to think about some DO’s and DONT’s for my journey and where I am and where I want to go.  Here are a few.

 

  • I DO want to get into better shape
  • I DO want to want to be healthier
  • I DO want to set a good example for my children
  • I DO want to be here for my wife (who else is going to torment her like I do in public?)
  • I DO want to feel good about my appearance again

 

  • I DON’T want to have more chins that a person should
  • I DON’T want brushing my teeth to cause a ripple effect
  • I DON’T want to get winded tying my shoes
  • I DON’T want my feet to be a stranger any more

I want to also thank everyone I know and some folks I don’t for all the words of encouragement it is greatly appreciated.  Till next time.

 

5 thoughts on “See Numbers Not Letters”

  2. maria

    Awesome job!! Keep it going! I am doing the same keeping healthy, eating right, and doing exercise. I want to be here for my girls! I am all they have!!

  5. Staci Griffin

    Scott, you have been a very dear friend to me for a very, very long time. I remember the before Scott and I know the other 2 as well. When you take this journey with support from those you love and keep that focus then you will see that you don’t want to so certain things. I want you to know that you, Matt, and of course my Tracy are some of my most treasured memories. I am beyond proud if you and I love you bunches for taking back your life. You have an amazing family and they need you. I’m rooting you on. Your even motivating me by making smarter decisions to walk. So what I can’t run but I can walk. I’m here following the journey and will always be there. ❤️

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