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Hi. My name is John and I'm obese. I've been overweight my whole life. I did manage to loose around 40 pounds and kept it off for about a year, but never quite managed to keep it up. I'm now 28 years old and want to make some changes in order to get healthy and get my life in shape.
A few months ago I had an idea to walk across the entire USA. I put the idea to rest and considered it to be extreme and unattainable. Well, that simply isn't true. Anything can accomplished if I really want it to. My thinking is that, if I start at one side of the country and walk to the other, by the time I reach the other side I will be in the physical shape that I want to be and I'll be a much healthier individual.
If I'm going to walk across the entire country I should have a purpose in doing so. I don't want my trip to be just about me I want others to be able to benefit from what I'm doing. I want to raise awareness about health and wellness. I'd like to raise money and give to those organizations that do so much for the communities in which we live and those throughout the world. I want to do what I can to make a difference.
This idea is just in the formulation stages right now. I have begun creating several ideas that can be put into action to help achieve this goal: To walk from Sea to Shining Sea in order to create an awareness of some of problems the world faces and to do what is necessary to help solve them.
An Obese Man's attempt to walk across America to raise money for charity and awareness about living a healthy lifestyle.
Hey John, I think what you're doing is great. Let me know what I can do to help. I am also a great proponent/advocator of personal health awareness and learning to take care of our bodies properly, so I think what you're doing is great. I don't have much money, but I do have time and a way with words, so if you need someone with either of those things, don't hesitate to ask. If I'm at all able, I'll help.
ReplyDeleteJohn,
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic. I am cheering you on.
I know it must seem difficult to undergo such a largely daunting task but I know you can do it.
I am a recovering compulsive overeater and if i can get my life under control and get on a path to health then you can too. you are an inspiration. makes me want to walk across the country!!
Cheryl
This is amazing! I know you will succeed.
ReplyDelete(this is Amanda Greene-Nowlin)
ReplyDeleteYou can totally do it, Big John! You ARE the best boy band around. One foot in front of the other, man.