Those are the words my mother would say to me when we went up to the school to get my uniform for the new school year. As a matter of fact, I can still remember looking inside the new pants for a label with a number on it. Instead, the label just read: "HUSKY." Not sure what genius came up with that idea. Sheesh...fourth grade was rough!
Today was an awesome day! I grabbed a hold of my desire to lose 30 before I turn 30. I feel motivated and determined to make it happen.
My goal today was to get to the gym for an hour before I went home tonight, but my last appointment went a bit long and I was not able to leave until after 6 p.m. However, I wasn't going to let that stand in my way of getting some exercise in today.
I got home, ate dinner and helped get the kiddos in the bath. Then I put on my running shoes and my shuffle and hit the pavement. I was pumped. I was having a great run. And then, toward the end of my run, I came upon the hill of death - Firethorne. The hill conquered me today, but one day I will reign victorious on its summit!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Introduction
Generally speaking, I am not a fan of public scrutiny, so I figured what a better way to report on my progress (or lack of progress) then to publish my journey on the World Wide Web. Hence, the birth of my blog: 30before30.
Here is some quick and dirty information, immediately followed by a promise.
Who: Michael J. Flynn, Jr
What: Will lose 30 lbs before his 30th birthday
When: No later than 11:59 p.m. on September 19, 2009
Where: Primarily in the table muscle area
Why: Because I love my wife and kids, and would like to live a long and healthy life
How: In addition to monitoring my eating habits, I plan on accomplishing this by running, biking, lifting and other exercises.
And here is my promise to all those that decide to spend a few minutes following my journey: I promise to be brutally honest with you and with myself. I will share with you my victories, as well as my failures on a weekly basis.
So here we go.
Failure: I went downstairs to Sweet Peas Cafe for lunch and had an Omelet and Country Potatoes. However, I did not eat the whole thing.
Victory: I established this blog shortly after consuming that tasty, albeit, gut-busting omelet.
All prayers and words of encouragement are welcome and appreciated.
Here is some quick and dirty information, immediately followed by a promise.
Who: Michael J. Flynn, Jr
What: Will lose 30 lbs before his 30th birthday
When: No later than 11:59 p.m. on September 19, 2009
Where: Primarily in the table muscle area
Why: Because I love my wife and kids, and would like to live a long and healthy life
How: In addition to monitoring my eating habits, I plan on accomplishing this by running, biking, lifting and other exercises.
And here is my promise to all those that decide to spend a few minutes following my journey: I promise to be brutally honest with you and with myself. I will share with you my victories, as well as my failures on a weekly basis.
So here we go.
Failure: I went downstairs to Sweet Peas Cafe for lunch and had an Omelet and Country Potatoes. However, I did not eat the whole thing.
Victory: I established this blog shortly after consuming that tasty, albeit, gut-busting omelet.
All prayers and words of encouragement are welcome and appreciated.
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