Day 1 (Monday October 6, 2008)

Enough's enough and it's time for a change!
- Owen Hart's theme music

If you are reading this, I commend you. There are not many who seek to read the musings of a overweight 26 year old youth pastor. Welcome to the beginning of the journey!

I just want to let everyone know that the decision to do this has nothing to do with self-image, lack of self esteem, or any other negative perceptions of myself. This is simply a lifestyle change so I can live longer. That is all! So do not be concerned with my mental state.

I have been wanting to do this for a while now but never really had anyone along side me to kinda of keep me accountable. My wife Reanne has been encouraging me but I needed something a bit more.

So I mentioned to my friend Matt Barbour (see his blog over on the side bar) that sincehe was moving to Moncton we should begin "The Biggest Loser" competition. This conversation was had on the drive to Oxford, Nova Scotia while we were awaiting our flight to Orlando, Florida. This trip, while beneficial spiritually and vocationally, was not so great on the healthy scale. We began to eat at the Golden Corral Buffet, then a chinese buffet, then a steakhouse, then a pub and eatery and so the story goes. I think the only veggies we would have consumed would have been the lettuce on our burgers!

Anyhow, I encourage you to stay tuned to this (and Matt's) blog and keep us accountable on our journey. As much as I want to beat Matt because of my competitive nature, I also just want us to succeed on this journey for our health.

Peace out and I will update this Blog every second day so stay tuned!

Word!
Greg Krauss