i'm Fat! The Road to 75 South Blogisode #5

So this is the day I've been waiting for, the first morning that i can step on the scale before eating or drinking to see what's really going on... Today is Memorial Day and I have to find a way to turn down all the food that my friends and family are cooking up...Here we go, Survey says!

278.4 lbs

Only 72.6 to go!

All I needed was a start, its' on now!


going 75 South,

antonio

I'm Fat! The Road to 75 South Blogisode #4

Today was a really good day. I'm so thankful for my faith and family. I know you all may be wondering if I purchased the scale? Yes, i did.. i finally made my way to Target this afternoon with my prize waiting for me.. As i sat in my bathroom I really did not want to open it up..I was like this means that I have to be serious..I didn't waste any time in stepping on the scale, Survey says; 281, I knew it. Although I hadn't weighed myself in 3 years somehow I just knew. I was off by one pound. Kinda cool huh? You know, I'm an athlete I know what to do. its' just time for me to get back into the game. Sitting at the studio, writing books and songs can have a way of taking over your lifestyle if one let's it. I see this as I'm just going back to being me... I had lean beef for dinner with broccoli and water. For lunch I had 2 plain turkey and cheese sandwiches on 12 Grain bread with a smearing of mustard. I've been snacking on cherries, grapes, blueberries and almonds in between.. I'm doing good! I passed by Krispy Kreme today..I could already taste one of those glazed hot ovals in my mouth. BUT i keep it moving...It felt great! Also right before dark shae and I hit the trail and managed to get in 45 minutes of walking just as dark was moving in. The kitchen is closed after 8 pm so we'll continue to burn off extra calories. Well that's it in a nutshell. I started a book today called The Jesus I Never Knew by Yancey. It's a good read..Lata Fam!

Much love,

antonio

I'm Fat! The Road to 75 South Blogisode #3

Friends,

Well getting home a bit late tonight, but i wanted to still write something about my day. I am excited to say that I put in 1 hr at the park walking today, I almost talked myself out of it but even though the clouds were threatening i took the chance and it all turned out ok.I must admit that i thought about taking down this blog several times today, but I don't think I will. What do I have to be shame about? i'm promoting life and I know someone will benefit from that, if it's just me. After my walk, i took a stroll over to the grocery store and spent most of my time over in the fresh produce section, filling my cart with spinach, cherries, oranges, apples etc..i don't think I even went down an aisle in the center of the store..hmmmmmm...maybe i'm on to something..lol

Breakfast; Boiled eggs & Blueberries with Juice
Snack; Acai Adventure from Smoothie King(Skinny)
Lunch- Sliced Turkey w/ avacodo, cheddar cheese on 12 Grain bread with a bit of mustard
Dinner-Lean Beef with Almonds and Cherries
Beverage: Water


i totally forgot to purchase the weight scale today. Am I trying to stall? Not really..I just forgot..

Cheers!

antonio neal

I'm Fat! The Road to 75 South Blogisode #2

So here is the start of the first full day of my journey to losing 75 lbs. If I'm really gonna do this I truly need to go buy a weight scale..I really don't want to but I soooo need to. I have to face this so that I can know the truth and see my progress. My wife and I stayed up late last night talking and I am just getting up.I am really hungry right now, but I have a game plan. I am gonna try to put in an hour or so at the park today to get my legs moving a bit. Also, I forgot to mention this on the last blogisode but i went to the park a few times last week to shoot (by myself) I probably spent 20 minutes on the court, It wasn't enough but I can say I did it.. I'll check back in with you guys to let you know how the scale buying adventure went...I feel good about today because my mind is in the right place and that's half the battle.. I have decided to Reset My Life!

antonio neal

I'm Fat! The Road to 75 South Blogisode #1

Hey friends,

This has been a loooong time coming for me. Today I realized something...I finally realized that I AM FAT! Wow, I can't really believe that those words really reflect who I am today. I have gone from a 6'4 205 lbs College Basketball player to 6'4 280. I don't really know the number(weight) exactly because I haven't stepped on a scale in about 2 or 3 years because of my shame. Although I could have stepped on one when no one was around, I just couldn't bear it.. You may be asking saying, Antonio, why today? It's so crazy how little things that happen in life can have such a major impact. Well this week I started a workout plan for my oldest son AJ(14 years old) and I. I wanted to find ways to bond with him more. he's past the age of 13 now so he's in my care now to mentor until he's about (30) Well tonight(after our workout) I asked my wife is she would take some pictures of us in the garage(aka. The Sweat Box) so that we can remember these times. Well, a few moments later as i was walking back into our home I was scrolling through my phone to see our pictures. wow, all I could see was THIS MAN that my mind truly did not recognize..It was ME, all 280 lbs of ME! Look at my stomach! oh No!!! I am simply unhealthy,this is unacceptable! I want to be around for my sons and daughter for as long as I can. I don't want to exit this place early all because i didn't take care of myself. I have to make better food choices(staying away from the sugar that kills & fried foods) and stick to my workout plan...yeah yeah, i know, I was working out today..and you're right..It's a start and i'm happy in that sense, but I can't live another day like this! To be straight up, for my height, I have to lose 75 lbs as soon and as healthy as possible. Normally I would never share this with the world..but maybe, just maybe my story & struggle will inspire someone else... talk to you soon..

Going 75 South,

antonio neal(May 28 2010)