A little while back one of the guys I know online sent me an email and he asked me for a couple pointers to help him get to the body size he was going for. I love helping people and I get enthused when others are enthused about losing weight and being that version of themselves they want to be, so I had no problem emailing him back with some tips.
I got this email today that made my day.
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from: Jack xxxxxxxx@gmail.com
to: james@jamesdot.com
date: Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 4:10 PM
subject: Thanks
I just saw our blog post on the bowflex and it reminded me, I wanted to say thanks. I’ve dropped 9 pounds since talking to you last time…who would’ve thought someone I’ve never met could motivate me to get in shape, go figure. I’ve been pretty good as far as eating and I’m def drinking plenty of water….never had to piss so much in my life 
I’m getting stricter every day as far as what goes into my body…..haven’t had a soda in weeks, no sugar in my morning coffee, 6 small meals a day, no butter, very few breads or pastas, nothing with sugar in it, ect.
I feel better than I have in about a year and I have to wear a belt all the time, even a pair of my old jeans that were pretty snug fit well again, haha. This feels like something I could really stick to and I have no one to give credit to but you and B 
Speaking of you two, if either of you have any recipes you’d like to pass along I’d appreciate it….I’m use to cooking things that are just good and not so much good for me.
Make sure to keep us updated on the bowflex too, I’ve considered one in the past but I’ve never had first hand experience with one and they aren’t exactly cheap.
Thanks again,
Jack
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Now doesn’t that make ya feel all warm and cozy? I was stoked that Jack took my advice and was inspired enough to make things happen. That fucking rocks. I can identify with the belt thing too, it’s a weird feeling when you drop 5-10 pounds off your frame. The clothes you liked before don’t fit, the pants are too loose and the shirts are baggy as hell so you look like some wangsta with his drawers above your pants, loose over sized shirt.
Yeah, I iz a gansta, foo. Wut.
At the same time, watching my frame get cut and watching B notice how my obliques are cutting up. She notices how I’m toning and I notice the way she looks at me different. No more holy fuck, you ate the whole thing? She is no longer dipping her food in the condiment stains on my shirt. Ok, she never did that. eww
Point is, my body is changing and I’m doing it for me, but the fact the one person that means the world to me is noticing, that just keeps me motivated more. It’s easier for her as well with me eating clean. She loves the bad food as much as you or I do but she also likes not having ripples when she bends over. I think she is the definition of perfection, but thing is, I thought that when I first met her, long before she was Bryci. (awwww, try not to throw up guys)
So anyway… Bowflex is ordered.
I’m dead serious about their six week challenge so I am going to blog about it often and keep you guys in the loop. Before I start I will be taking before photos, before measurements, the whole thing. They claim in six weeks you will see a dramatic difference or your money back. This of course, if you’re using it right. Being that it’s bought on CC, damn, the bill will get to me after 4 of the 6 weeks so it works out well. Worst case, I send it back and I tried something new to further myself for 6 weeks.
The upside, I IZ A GANGSTA FOO!
Off to continue date night with my girl, later all.
