Unexpected Support

So, I’ve been working on a blog post for a few days now and just kind of been floundering around.  I don’t want my blog to only be about how much weight I’ve lost.  I want it to be more about the life changes that I’ve implemented that are going to get me there.  I want it to be about changing my outlook on things.  I’ve been thinking of how I’m going to do things different this time, compared to all the times in the past.  Losing all the weight I want to would be meaningless if I can’t keep it off.

When I was 18, I could bench press more than 450lbs and I’ve no idea how much I could leg press, because the equipment I had access to maxed out at 2500 pounds.  In my late 20s, I was back to these levels after about a year of training.  Now, as I look to start training again, I think what in the world do I need that kind of ability for?  My son weighs less than 20 pounds.  I don’t need to be able to hurl across the lawn like a shot-put.  I just need to be able to keep up with him when he plays.  Jackson has more energy than any kid I’ve ever seen.

So, as I think of ways to learn conditioning over bulk, the strangest thing happens to me.  An acquaintance of mine that I have known for about seven years comes up to me.  He has no idea what things have been going on in my life.  He asks me if he can talk to me about something without offending me.  I tell him sure, having no idea what he’s about to bring up.  He then offers to coach me through some conditioning training.  He’s done personal training for years on the side, and he heard through the grape vine that I was working on weight loss.  He told me he would do anything he could to help, just let him know where I wanted him and when.  As a bonus, he even goes to the same gym I do.

You know, you hear about the Lord working in mysterious ways, and ask and you will receive, but wow!  The timing of this was just utterly amazing to me!  I’ve witnessed so many miracles since 7/31/2011.  I know I have the support of my family and friends.  It is very comforting to know that God is watching out for me too.  I’m not really sure it’s possible to fail with the tremendous support network I have.