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)