07/27/2026
Three years ago, I made a decision that changed my life.
In 2023, as I was about to turn 50, I finally admitted that I had let myself slip. I wasn't happy with where I was physically or mentally, so I committed to making a permanent change.
The picture on the left in the pool was taken during a trip to Jamaica shortly after that transformation. On that trip, I overheard a conversation between a few people. They were convinced it wouldn't last. One of them said I'd probably gain all the weight back within a year—and then some. Several agreed and got a good laugh out of it.
But one friend spoke up. He said, "No... he's dedicated. This is his lifestyle now. I think he's good." I've never forgotten that.
Now it's been three years, and the picture on the right was taken on a trip to Mexico less than 2 weeks ago. I'm almost 53 years old, and not only have I maintained the results—I would argue I've improved in many areas. I'm stronger, healthier, and have more energy than I did in my 30s and 40s.
Here's what I've learned:
👉 Motivation gets you started.
👉 Discipline keeps you going.
👉 Systems make it sustainable.
👉 A lifestyle lasts far longer than a diet.
The primary goal was never to lose weight. The goal was to become the kind of person who no longer needed to "get back in shape."
If you're wondering whether lasting change is possible, it is. But it doesn't happen because of a 30-day challenge or the latest fad. It happens when you decide that your health is no longer temporary—it's part of who you are.
Three years later... I'm still here.