Well, here we go.  I currently weigh 227.3 lbs according to my Wii Fit.  This isn't my heaviest, after Christmas of this year I was 231 lbs, but this obviously isn't healthy.  I have an ultimate goal of weighing between 160-175 lbs.  That's 52.3 lbs to lose as a minimum.

This isn't the first time I've tried to lose weight.  It seems to be a seesaw of up and down.  A couple years ago I made it down to 200 lbs, but I haven't been below 200 lbs in about 11 years.  I've tried several weight loss plans, competitions, and incentives.  Clearly this hasn't worked.

So what will be different this time?  A couple things.  First, I've started this blog with the hopes that a community of like-minded people can help me stay on track, and by extension I can help all of you reach your goals.  No competition, no judgement, no incentives.  Just a lot of good people, helping each other out.

Another difference is that I'm not trying to bribe myself or beat someone else this time.  I'm not expecting perfection, though I certainly plan on striving for it.  I'm open to being human; therefore I intend to remain optimistic in setback, rather than succumb to disappointment.

A final difference is my motivation.  I want to succeed with my fitness goals for me.  It's not for health reasons, or vanity, it's not even for family.  I want to do something positive with my life.  I want to be the person God intended me to be.  I want to feel good about myself.

Will it work this time?  I don't know, but I am hopeful.  Will you help me?  Can I help you?

I would be happy to give you posting privileges to my blog.  Let me know your email address and I will add you as contributor so you can create your own posts.  You can tell your story, track your progress, share what's working and what's not.  You don't need to be trying to lose weight.  Maybe you want to be able to bench press a certain amount, or you're training for a marathon.  Maybe you want to lower your cholesterol, or blood pressure.  Whatever your fitness and health goals are, speak up!  Share!  Post encouraging photos, quotes, anecdotes, etc.  Will you join me?  I look forward to hearing from you.


Jonathan Groff