Eventually I realized that this weight was not about just my body or that I ate to much or didn’t exercise enough. So much of my obesity was psychological in my case it was painful family issues. Whatever it takes the first step to being healthy is to learn to forgive others and find peace within yourself. When you do this you gain the world for your family and yourself.
Once I learned what the true cause of my obesity was I could begin the real process of transforming my body. I tried a high protein diet, it worked I got down to 180lbs and thanks to all the weight lifting I did I looked pretty good. It didn’t last though I felt weak and was craving sugar all the time. I spent hundreds of dollars a month for supplements that did little to help I ate whole foods (when I wasn’t stuffing my face with sugar to kill the cravings). I started a new business and all the time I had to spend working out and eating just right (most of the time) was gone. In two years I gained all the weight back plus an extra 10 pounds I was now 250 pounds. A couple years went by I closed my business, started a new job, got married had a child and moved out of state (with no job) all in a 2 year span. To say the least I was stressed out.
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December 2, 2009 at 12:35 am
Rosie Bank
Zach,
I am honored to read your story and to know what you have experienced in your life. Since the very first time we spoke, I heard something in your voice that told me you were a unique and remarkable man.
You have always sounded upbeat to me. My hope for you is that these changes bring you even more inner joy. The work we are doing really touches lives. I see you doing that so early in the game.
Thank you for the difference you have made in my life.
Rosie Bank, your friend and business partner