So,whats this all about? Confessions of an Inner Fat Kid? Well almost ten years ago I was able to lose over 100lbs (I was 267 at my heaviest and now weigh 165) and despite the statistics I have been able to keep it off successfully. Now, anyone who has lost a vast amount of weight at any point in there lives knows that it is not an easy feat. It is a gathering of all the metal, physical, and emotional energy one can muster and focusing it to achieve your goal. However, something that I've found is the journey didnt end when the weight came off. In fact that was just the beginning. In the past ten years I have found myself battling things I thought would die when I lost the excess baggage. Instead, in the aftermath, I have gone to war with my thoughts, feelings, emotions, outlook, body image, etc. Thats what this blog is about. Its about the uphill battle to feeling comfortable in ones own skin. Its about the inner war that goes on every minute of everyday. Im hoping my experiences and insights can help others in the same boat and perhaps we can create a dialogue to bring about some healing for ourselves.
Sam :-)
Every single day I have a struggle with my body image. Some days, not an hour goes by that it's not on my mind.
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Nice, Sam! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou might like Frank Bruni's memoirs and The Confessions of Oscar Wao (not sure if I spelled that right, and I lent it to someone, so can't check.) Both deal with being fat, inner or outer. And, um... I think I'm as happy that you got rid of that flat top as I am that you shed 100lbs!! I'm looking forward to reading your blog. xx
ReplyDeletehey brother...you inspire me...the last time I saw you when we were in town I was like wow..stay on your health grind....luv
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