So I’ve neglected my blog again, I’m over it 🙂

I have ideas I just don’t have the dedication to update it regularly, I update when I can.

I was going to post on another topic tonight, but through my RSS feeds I noticed a friend post about a upcoming movie called Inspired.

It tracks a whole pile of people who for one reason or another get inspired to make lifestyle change, it follows their journey and they document it.

The movie is based on their observations.

One of the stories covered is a USA special services officer who did too many para shoot jumps and ended up unable to work unaided.

Rather then accepting this he fought hard, didn’t take no for an answer and can now run.

The video here is his story Never, Ever, Give Up. Arthur’s Inspirational Story

For me my crisis came from a cardiac scare, type 2 diabetes scare and a strong belief I was missing out on life.

I’ve just turned 34 a couple of months ago and I have a lot of life yet to live.

My choices over the past few years haven’t been great. In diet and exercise and in so many other ways.

I’m sick of having to shop in special “Mr Big shops” I’m sick of things of the rack not fitting. While we are all unique and we should stand out, your size and shape should not be the reason you stand out.

I want to be different and see as such and that is why I’m inspired to make the changes I’m making.

Now I’m not for a minute comparing my current situation with Arthur. I am however saying that we all in own ways need to be inspired and be inspired.

For me I’ve pulled together a team of people who I work well with. We have a common goal. It’s not one thats easy to achieve but we are all fully committed.

Today I engaged a new personal trainer to supplement one I am already using. There is nothing wrong with my current PT but I wanted to add to the challenge.

Tonight I am now paying for that challenge and expect to be even sore tomorrow, but as the new PT pointed out. My lower body might be broken but there is absolutely nothing majorly wrong with my upper body.

It still surprises me even now how I can remain so positive and focused on the path ahead (rehab) for I know it’s not something I can do by myself.

I do however know that where I can’t do it by myself I have those around me with their help I can.

It might be the co-worker who doesn’t see me for a while and remarks on the changes they notice.

It might be the PT that pushes more out of you when you think you’ve got nothing less.

It might be yourself stopping you from making bad food choices.

In the end its up to you to make the change, have the confidence and belief that you can do it, no is not the answer.