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| Myles, June 2010 |
Flashback - January/February 2012: Myles started to feel rundown, tired, sloppy and in his words "gross." He knew he had to do something about it because feeling this way would throw him off course with school and other projects on his plate. March 2012 rolls around and Myles had made up his mind that he could no longer wait to get on the good foot. He had to take action now. That's when he made it up in his mind that he had to lose weight. Myles is roughly 5'4"/5'5" and weighed 250lbs. Even if you don't fully believe in the BMI charts (I don't), you realize that is too much weight to be carried around on his frame. Myles knew this as well and set out to change these numbers and his life drastically.
He started by eliminated all of the processed, really crappy foods from his diet. He said goodbye to days and nights of cheese pizza, chicken nuggets, french fries, cookies, pasta, sugary drinks and hello to healthy, fresh foods, that included salads, tons of fruits, vegetables, soy milk, plenty of water, whole grain breads and oatmeal. He even has eliminated meat from his diet and looking to more vegetarian/vegan protein options. Myles began to cook instead of opening a box and popping the concoction into a microwave or oven. And on top of all of this, he started going to the gym first thing in the morning and working out on a regular basis.
Nine months later, Myles has shed 80lbs!!! Yes eighty! He now weighs 170lbs and looks fantastic. But he isn't stopping just yet. He has a goal to lose 20 more pounds so in the end he will have shed 100lbs!!! This is so incredible. I could not contain myself when I saw him. I could tell a few months ago he was losing weight, but it was not as apparent because he was still wearing his old baggy, comfy clothes. But when he finally couldn't pull that off anymore, he got some new duds that actually fit him - a whoa baby! A new Myles transformed before my eyes. He is truly "Myles" away from his old self. He looks fantastic! But more importantly, he is healthy! Myles has reversed the formula that was creating disease and sickness in his body. He has now opened the door to living a long and fulfilling life by giving his body adequate nutrition, water and exercise - or as I like to call it "healthy movement."
Here's the deal friends: You have to change your mindset. You have to be willing to break the cycle you have programmed for yourself and try something different. Stop putting off for tomorrow. Start today! Small, simple changes over time can lead to big, priceless accomplishments that will bless you for a lifetime. But you have to say enough is enough, I'm tired of taking the easy way out, I need tremendous change in my life. No one can make you do it. You have to do it for yourself.
Myles, you are amazing. You are an inspiration to everyone who has walked in your shoes and to those still treading water. You confronted your challenges and took them head on fearlessly. Be proud son. So many people wish they could be where you are today. I know you will lose that last 20lbs and continue to be a shining example of what anyone can accomplish when they put their mind to it. Welcome to the new you. Remember, it's not a diet - it's your new way of life!
Healthy will not only make you wealthy, it will make you so darn happy, you won't know what to do with yourself. I am trying to write this post today without bursting into tears of joy. That's because I already did a victory dance and shed several tears when I saw my son Myles recently. Myles is a 20 year old student at De Paul University here in Chicago. In his short, but way too quick time of being there, he has completely transformed from the little bobble head boy I met when he was only 7 years old to a mature, confident young man who has dreams and goals of living the best life he that he can. He is bright, talented and determined to achieve everything he sets his mind to. He has made the entire family proud. But I don't think he realizes how proud I am of him of his latest accomplishment.
Flashback - January/February 2012: Myles started to feel rundown, tired, sloppy and in his words "gross." He knew he had to do something about it because feeling this way would throw him off course with school and other projects on his plate. March 2012 rolls around and Myles had made up his mind that he could no longer wait to get on the good foot. He had to take action now. That's when he made it up in his mind that he had to lose weight. Myles is roughly 5'4"/5'5" and weighed 250lbs. Even if you don't fully believe in the BMI charts (I don't), you realize that is too much weight to be carried around on his frame. Myles knew this as well and set out to change these numbers and his life drastically.
He started by eliminated all of the processed, really crappy foods from his diet. He said goodbye to days and nights of cheese pizza, chicken nuggets, french fries, cookies, pasta, sugary drinks and hello to healthy, fresh foods, that included salads, tons of fruits, vegetables, soy milk, plenty of water, whole grain breads and oatmeal. He even has eliminated meat from his diet and looking to more vegetarian/vegan protein options. Myles began to cook instead of opening a box and popping the concoction into a microwave or oven. And on top of all of this, he started going to the gym first thing in the morning and working out on a regular basis.
Nine months later, Myles has shed 80lbs!!! Yes eighty! He now weighs 170lbs and looks fantastic. But he isn't stopping just yet. He has a goal to lose 20 more pounds so in the end he will have shed 100lbs!!! This is so incredible. I could not contain myself when I saw him. I could tell a few months ago he was losing weight, but it was not as apparent because he was still wearing his old baggy, comfy clothes. But when he finally couldn't pull that off anymore, he got some new duds that actually fit him - a whoa baby! A new Myles transformed before my eyes. He is truly "Myles" away from his old self. He looks fantastic! But more importantly, he is healthy! Myles has reversed the formula that was creating disease and sickness in his body. He has now opened the door to living a long and fulfilling life by giving his body adequate nutrition, water and exercise - or as I like to call it "healthy movement."
Myles, December 2012
Here's the deal friends: You have to change your mindset. You have to be willing to break the cycle you have programmed for yourself and try something different. Stop putting off for tomorrow. Start today! Small, simple changes over time can lead to big, priceless accomplishments that will bless you for a lifetime. But you have to say enough is enough, I'm tired of taking the easy way out, I need tremendous change in my life. No one can make you do it. You have to do it for yourself.
Myles, you are amazing. You are an inspiration to everyone who has walked in your shoes and to those still treading water. You confronted your challenges and took them head on fearlessly. Be proud son. So many people wish they could be where you are today. I know you will lose that last 20lbs and continue to be a shining example of what anyone can accomplish when they put their mind to it. Welcome to the new you. Remember, it's not a diet - it's your new way of life!
Can't say it enough... I AM SO PROUD OF MYLES!!! YOU GO BOY!
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