Happiness is one of the best feelings in the world…if not THE best. All other “good” feelings you might experience will translate into happiness. Over the past 8-10 years, I haven’t been happy. I really lost sight of any happiness the last 4-5. Then I decided, I was tired of being unhappy. I looked down deep within myself and found a weak person. I was out of shape, fed up with life, and working my way into an early grave. When I looked at myself, I was scared. This is what I had worked to become?
Then one day, I just got tired of being scared and unhappy and through a series of fortunate events, I met Adam Gilbert. I was tired of being fat, lazy, and a big pot head. None of that was making me happy, so I decided to turn around and go the other way. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, even after the first day. That’s where Adam helped me out. Sure he did the normal nutritionist thing and helped me sort out the merits of healthy eating and also made me an exercise plan. But he did so much more than that and it has been important in helping me keep focused on my goal. Have I mentioned that I’m a weak man?
Adam has a fantastic outlook on life. I’ve never met the man personally, but I can just tell it by talking to him on the phone, reading his emails, or his blog posts. He’s about 6-7 years younger than me, yet he’s who I strive to be when I grow up. Not that I want to be a body tutor, fitness coach, or anything along those lines, but I want to be happy and look at life in the same light as Adam. In his program, he gives you personal phone calls every week. I’ll admit, in the beginning, I was hesitant. I don’t want to talk to some stranger over the phone about my weight and all that crap. Then, after about week 2, I shifted directions and actually looked forward to his calls. However, in the past couple weeks, I’ve missed 2 of his calls….because I was at the gym.
Since getting on Adam’s program in October, I have lost 54 lbs. It has been a struggle, just like any other time I’ve tried to lose weight. However, I have used Adam’s guidance to see these struggles as just obstacles or tests that we must pass achieve the happiness. From day 1 he pounds it into your brain that you want to make the decision that makes you feel good in the long run, which will result in happiness. Every time, I put a bite of food in my mouth, I’m faced with a tough decision. Is this healthy? What are the ingredients? How much should I eat? WWAGD?
I look back at how I felt on Day 1 and think of how unhappy and miserable I am. I don’t know if I could be here today, down 54 lbs and still focused on the ultimate goal had it not been for Adam’s help. Today, I am happy. Tomorrow I will be happy. And each day from here on out, I will do what it takes to be happy. Thank you Adam for showing me how.
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That’s great - congratulations. It’s really important to be able to get out of our own skin and see the better reality for ourselves. This is what I keep trying to do, but yes, “reality” gets in the way and you have to keep reminding yourself of your goals and that better space and what you want for yourself while you’re in it….
thanks for sharing!