Dear Friends,

I hope all of you are well and hanging in there during these rough economic times.  Ken, Corey and myself are trying to make you laugh a little in the mornings and take you away from the stress … Our boss continues to tell us we are failing miserably!!!

I’m in my 4th week of training with Danny McLarty (my coach & guru) and it’s going great … hard, but worth it … I feel great!

Corey and I went to Danville Ink the other day, she is interested in a new tattoo & the visit got me thinking about a piercing … Why Not?  If I look as good as I hope in July (for my 40th Birthday) I might just go for it.

Thanks to everyone again for all your emails of support.  I’m glad so many of you have been inpired to join me on my little journey to a hot body … er, I mean my journey to better health

See you on the radio … Eddie

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Dear Friends,

Today is Tuesday, February 24th and I’ve entered my 3rd week of working out and eating better.  My Fitness Coach, Danny, weighed me for the 1st time since starting my workout and I have to say I was a little disappointed.  I’ve only lost 4lbs.  Although this is a very realistic start to a proper workout and new eating regimen, I was really hoping for a bigger loss.  I was pretty crabby at the gym, with Danny and all night last night.  After a good nights sleep I realized this morning that what I haven’t lost in pounds, I’ve made up for in stamina.  I have more energy throughout the day and the number of reps I’m doing have increased with every workout.  I am always tempted to cheat … I crave salt and sugar like mad … but so far I’ve resisted.  Except for the occasional glass of red wine.

I’m still in the game to win …. and most definately could not do it with any other gym besides New Direction Fitness in Danville.  It’s unlike any other place I’ve been before, with a talented, caring, motivating staff that is behind me all the way.  It’s not easy, but having them all on my team makes it worth the pain.

Thanks again for you emails of support … Fat picture coming soon

See you on the radio … Eddie

Dear Friends,

Finished another workout today with Danny McLarty (Coach & Jedi Master) at New Direction Fitness in Danville.  The gym is having a competition to see which of it’s members can improve their overall stats in 4 months.  Many factors involved, including weight (201lbs), body fat (27.41%) & other technical terms I know nothing about.  So, I’m allowing them to post my big, fat photo on the wall and I’m taking the challenge.  I think having my fat, half naked picture on the wall for all to see & working against others will inspire me to work even harder.

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I am exhausted and sore right now, I’m kinda cranky and hungry for a large Sausage Pizza.  Doesn’t matter though … I had a very healthy dinner of Turkey Breast and Veggies & I’m actually enjoying my green/mint tea.  Pizza will taste much better anyway when I look like Vin Diesel

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Thanks to everyone for all your emails of support … it really is motivating me to stay the course.

See you on the radio … Eddie

Dear Friend,

As I type my little blog, Corey is tempting me with potato chips.  Yes, I ate one chip … just one.  Last week was my first full week of working out, as well as my new eating regimen.  I’m not brave enough to post the photo’s of my half naked, chubby body online yet … but I will give you my stats:

Height: 5′7” / Weight: 201lbs / Body Fat: 27.41%

Ok, stop laughing for a moment and take comfort in the fact that these are not your stats.  They are, in fact, MINE!!!!!!  Many people have changed their lives with Jesus, Depak Chopra, The Dalai Lama, even Oprah & Maya Angelou … I am changing my life with Danny McLarty & Ben Jackson (of New Direction Fitness in Danville)  Danny is my trainer and Ben is the owner of New Direction Fitness and I will talk more about them later.  Right now, just know that I am dedicated to getting in the best/healthiest shape of my life in 2009.  I turn 40 in July and want to look and feel my best as I spiral downward into old age.

See you on the radio …. Eddie

Hello Good People ….

Welcome to my new blog.  I haven’t figured everything out just yet, so this is really just kind of a test.  But I promise to write and confide in you often.  Mainly because nobody around here listens to a word I have to say

See you on the radio … Eddie