So we (contestants) have been asked a simple question this week.  "What has been the biggest change in me since I started the contest"  Well looking at the past 3 months there have been many changes within by myself and around me. 

 

Many of the changes in me are things that I don't do anymore.   I don't get winded by simple walking up two flights of stairs.  I don't  sweat when I am having nice meal.  I don't wake up with a stiff back.  I don't  have to squeeze myself into a movie or stadium seats.  I don't have to go to the Big and Tall story to get summer cloths.  I don't  have to spend more money on bigger portion food.  I don't have to stop playing with my kids because I got exhausted in a couple minutes.  I don't have to wear XXXL cloths anymore.   

 

Other changes in me are  things that I able to do.  I am able to run 15-18 miles in a week.  I am to wear smaller clothes.  I am to choice healthier food & portions.  I am able to play racquetball for over an hour.  I am able to wake up and run at 5am in the morning.  I am able to see myself get smaller.  I am able to set and exceed my workout goals. I am able to move the car seat closer to the wheel. 

 

After looking at all the things that I don't do and things that I am able to do, I believe there is one thing that is the biggest change.  It is the fact that I feel better both physical and mentally.  That this journey is not only repairing my physical self but also in someways repairing my mental self.    With all the pain, sweat and sacrifices over the last few months I feel great about what I have achieved and enthusiastic about what is left to achieve.  Going all the way back to JAN 4 2009 and leading up into this today it has been a long hard fought road.  Even when this contest is over no matter my outcome I know I am better for doing it and I will continue on to my end weight goal and maintain it for the rest of my life. 

 

  

Tom DiCillo