Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Well, my eating plan for today fared much better than Tom Brady and the Patriots did in the Super Bowl.
I think we can all take a cue from the way the Giants overcame huge obstacles and beat the odds on favorite Patriots in today’s game. No one was giving the Giants a chance to win the big game today; the Patriots hadn’t lost a game all season, including a win over the Giants late in the regular season.
Just like us, the Giants faced an uphill battle. They struggled much of the game and found themselves down by four points with less than three minutes left in the game. Instead of giving up because they felt the game was out of reach, they dug in, found the resolve to get the job done and were rewarded for their efforts with the coveted Lombardi trophy and sweet victory.
We will face days were the thought of eating one more salad or spending one more minute on the treadmill or recumbent bike will seem overwhelming. We will face days where we wonder if this is really worth the struggle. We will face days where we question if we can really make this lifestyle change a permanent way of life after so many years of abusing our bodies. The answer is a resounding yes.
Some days will be easier than others, so on those days where you find yourself struggling, think back to how the Giants dug down deep to overcome the odds and win the Super Bowl. Think of this challenge as the Super Bowl for your health. Dig down deep, reach out to the other Trim to Winners in the blogs, and know you, too, are a winner.
As we approach the end of our first month, I know I’m feeling better and less lethargic than I did on January 7th. My pants are fitting less snug and my stamina is increasing in my workouts. I see this progress and it helps keep me motivated to keep going. Posting my weight loss each week helps keep me accountable to you and to myself. I’m using the weight and BMI tracker I shared with many of the participants. In addition to the weight loss, I’ve dropped my BMI by 5%. That’s my victory.