Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you doing this?

While I have tried dieting a number of times, I never reached my goals. The goal of this site is to basically force me to get into shape. Achieve a "Better Body" if you will. Basically I figure if the whole world is watching (well, the whole world has potential to watch), then it will motivate me stick to the plan I have set out for myself.

In addition to my daily journal and pictures, I also want to fill this site with a lot of articles and content. From the research I plan to do for my writing, hopefully I can give others the information and tools to reach their goals as well. I've recruited a few friends who are fitness gurus to help me and write articles for my viewers.

Aren't you embarrassed?

Of course. My fat stomach and pale skin are not a sight to behold! In general, people are apprehensive about taking pictures of themselves unless they feel confident about themselves. While I think of myself of a confident person, most fat people don't like taking pictures of themselves... shirtless ... out-of-shape ... then posting them on the internet. But at this point, I don't really care. I need to do this for myself and forcing myself to do the things I don't want to do will build character and enforce my ability to do other things I wouldn't normally want to do, such as sticking to a proper diet, avoiding junk food, daily exercise, and all the other things in which I have never really pushed myself.

Why do you think you're out of shape?

I can't really tell you. I can't blame it on genetics because my entire immediately family is in good shape. I am a motivated person and when it comes to things I really want to get done I stay dedicated until the end. Unfortunately, diet and exercise hasn't been one of those things. I think it is due to my impatience because when I do things I like to see results right away. I'd start a diet and days later give up on it because I didn't see results.

This is definitely a major issue I want to address in my life as well as in my articles. I know that this is why many other people fail at diets as well, so once I get to the reasons behind it I can begin to solve the problem. In addition to being impatient, I really do like food a lot. Call it comfort food if you want, but when I got fed up with poor results I'd say "F--k it, this tuna tastes like dirt!" and hit up a Burger King because it tastes of so good.

Now I know a love of food is a brain response for a fact. About 3 summers ago, when I was actually sticking to a diet and exercise routine, I reached a weight of about 265lbs. That's still a lot, but still the lowest I have been since Freshman year at college. During that time I could drive any fast food joint and literally get an upset stomach because of how disgusting it was. It truly was response due to the habits I had, so I know they can be programmed into my brain again.

Bottom line: Enough excuses! I don't want to over analyze why I'm out of shape. I'll save that for the articles. I know its from lack of willpower, plain and simple. If I want something bad enough I will get it. This time its going to stick through sheer perseverance.