My Personal Journey To Lose Weight
Inspiration and Encouragement For Weight Loss

Today I woke up from a crazy dream that had me feeling like I was training for the biggest fight of my life.
I was a beast trapped in a cage watched by many and was underestimated.
I was feeling like I was unable to complete my goals but I was unable to summit to potential failure. I have been beat down by the divide of fit world vs. fat.
Then I opened my eyes and I looked in the mirror, I rubbed the sleep out and what I saw was a man with motivation and greatness.
I had seen a glow of a changed man that made me realize that I am worth this effort to change.
Then I thought about the people that surround me that are haters. They are the folks who talk to you and smile but are not true companions.
They speak when it’s convenient, smile when a reward of taken your spirit down is possible. They devour your confidence with physiological tricks to keep you weak and not focused.
They read your blogs in secret and never compliment your efforts. They are your coworkers at work who watch you in secret and talk behind your back.
They offer your treats to keep you fat knowing you are trying to lose weight. These people are your worst enemies in the battle of obesity.
What I am saying to you guys fighting the battle we fight everyday is to believe in yourself.
Don’t worry about people who are not in your corner. Trust in your abilities and know that you can do it.
Think positive and focus on your goals to attract positive results and remember to have trust in your own person.
Separate yourself from your haters and gravitate towards your real friends who really care.
Fire fakeness and hire realness and always help the ones in need. The people that hate on you don’t matter and the one’s that matter really don’t mind.
If ever you need a friend remember that Mr. Meltdown is here and will never turn his back on my real friends which is you guys who really love me.
Thanks to my many readers who show me support when I need it. Remember that I am always here to give it right back.
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about 10 months ago
Hi, Derek. I was glad to see your post on your blog today. I found your videos on youtube about a week ago and really enjoy them. You’re a natural in front of the camera.
I began checking your blog and was a little worried last night when I saw you hadn’t posted in awhile. I also struggle with being overweight and I know how difficult it can be. So, I was concerned that maybe you were going through a hard time. Anyway, glad to see you back.
Thanks for your inspiration and motivation. It’s very contagious.
Karen
about 10 months ago
I feel your pain. There will always be people to stand in your way when you are attempting to do something positive. You keep striving to do good and good will come back to you. I will be praying for you.
about 10 months ago
Thank you Karen for your support and comment! It is hard enough to lose weight but comments like that makes me push harder. Thanks so much!
about 10 months ago
Thank you inni, it is all about us trying to support each other. Thanks for your comment!!!
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about 8 months ago
I have been looking looking around for this kind of information. Will you post some more in future? I’ll be grateful if you will.
about 5 months ago
I came across your blog randomly, but I’m so glad that I did. I know exactly what you mean. I work for a woman who is also trying to lose weight, and when she has a bad ‘health’ day, she buys snacks from the vending machine and puts one on my desk “to share”. It’s like if she can’t succeed, she won’t allow anyone else to either. I have another acquaintence who acts similarly, only when she’s having a good ‘health’ day, she lords it around as if her efforts are worth more than someone elses. I want to be pleased with her, but if it isn’t her accomplishment, then she belittles it. “You lost 3 pounds? That’s just water weight…”, etc.
So… I guess what I’m trying to say is… you’re not alone, and it was perfect timing to find you so that I coudl be reminded that I’m not alone either.
Take care, and thank you for your words.