Fit Together

My wife, Sarah, started this blog mid-2008, and I have decided to join her as a contributor in 2009. Here is a little bit of info about me:

• 40 year old man.
• Married, with dog (Henry, the world’s cutest Cairn Terrier).
• 4 great kids from a previous marriage, who live in the same town.
• A job in sales, requiring a lot of travel, sometimes making fitness very difficult!

After many years of sedentary living, I found myself weighing 256 pounds at the beginning of 2008. My fitness level was horrible. For a guy who used to love running and hiking, it was a sad thing to find myself getting winded walking up a few flights of stairs. When I went to the doctor for a physical, he told me I was fat. I realized I’d better change my life, or it would probably be a short-lived one. Sarah and I made a commitment to try and lose weight in 2008 and we feel like we’ve been quite successful.

On January 1, 2009, I weighed in at 199 pounds. My pants size went from a 38 waist to a 34. My focus on weight loss paid off! Along the way, I’ve become much more aware of the importance of healthy living and fitness. This is to be my focus for the coming year: achieving optimal fitness. I’ve come a long way, but I have a long way to go. Sarah and I will be doing it together, and we’re happy to have you share in our journey!

Jon – November 2007

Jon – September 2008