She Felt Trapped

Finland 2009

Ever feel compelled to tell a stranger your story? She said she felt trapped. Trapped inside her body. But her Uncle gave her an epiphany, and her Doctor gave her hope.

Kayla did the rest.

I think Kayla said she wants to lose 197 pounds total. If you’re newer to this health blog, you may have missed the premise, “If you’re goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough“. Good luck Kayla!

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When Did You Change?

Disney World 2009

Met Kayla while dropping off our Son at the Gym’s child care area before working out. Caught a toddler, barely able to walk, staring at me like he understood every word, so I launched into my 30-second elevator speech. The staff seemed entertained.

An hour later, returning to pick up our son, Kayla, the employee said,  “You’re right!” – she had listened to those 30-seconds –  “I used to be 305. I’ve lost 135 pounds….

She caught me off guard, so we talked……more tomorrow, but for now…Next Blog

Change For Someone Else

It Took A Decade To Get There
The "Carrot" To Stay Motivated Kept Getting Bigger

Past few months have been challenging. Overall health is slipping. The temptation to just give in, and give up, is, well, troubling.

Yesterday at Gold’s Gym, Kayla said her Uncle changed her life January 1, 2010 when he told her, “You are the only one who put it on and you are the only one who can take it off“.

Her story is remarkable…more tomorrow, but for now…Next Blog

Working Towards A Crohn’s Cure?

Everyone has some health issue, even those that currently don’t. They either did, or will. It’s just part of life. It can be as simple as needing corrective vision, or as complex as radiation and chemotherapy.

What is your health challenge? And how do you cope and manage your challenge(s)?

My wife and I have a particular interest in Crohn’s Disease, and this article shares recent developments in the search for a Crohn’s Disease cure.

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