Thursday, December 31, 2009

Reflections

It interests me greatly, the roads we take and how we get where we’re going. At this time last year, I’m reasonably sure that I had no idea what a “weight-loss blog” was and certainly had no plans of starting my own.

After my fateful Easter weekend where I decided it was time to get my act together once and for all, I stumbled around the internet looking for resources and inspiration to help me along my path.

I discovered a blog called Steve v4.6, and it was the story of a guy that was roughly my height, roughly my age and roughly my starting weight, only he’d been getting after it for a year or so and was achieving great success. I backtracked through his entire story, followed his adventure step-by-step, day-by-day. I was mesmerized, and the exercise made me both want to lose weight and write about the experience.

There’s nothing very exciting about my day-to-day eating and workout regimen. I think that’s the reason why this blog gets as ridiculous as it does as often as it does. I’m just trying to entertain myself most days, trying to keep myself motivated and interested in staying in the center of the path.

It was more difficult early on, when I had to work hard on simply the leap of faith that good results would follow in time. That if I kept my nose to the grindstone, positive changes would ensue.

Yesterday I had to go to the post office to pick up a package that they tried to deliver over the holidays. The woman asked for ID and noted that I’d lost a good bit of weight. It didn’t occur to me until later that I’d gotten my license re-done in late August, four months into my journey. I remember being quite pleased with the new photo, as it was a big improvement over my previous DL.

That same leap-of-faith thinking happened with Jack Sh*t, Gettin’ Fit, too. It still never ceases to amaze me that folks find their way over to this place, think enough of what I do to recommend me their friends or are interested enough to leave a comment.

I’m learning a lot about this blogging business the longer I keep at it. As a matter of fact, I’ve learned to drill down and see exactly what people reading this blog were looking for when they found me. Here’s some of my favorite recent Google searches that landed folks on JSGF...
  • does corndogs make you gain weight?
  • it's too long it's too strong it's too hard it won't fit
  • mean raps about the name jack
  • cookies that begin with sh
  • lite corn dog
  • gettin jacked and being bald
  • bobby mcferrin workout
  • dirty recipe names
  • rudolph the red nosed dumbass
  • hot girls chumshut
Thanks to Jeannette for bestowing this bombastic bombity bling on me, and thanks once more to everyone who stops by this spot, either on a daily basis on semi-irregularly. Like Jerry McGuire told Reese Witherspoon at the end of that movie that I can never remember the name of: “You complete me.” (no waitaminute… it was “Show me the money!”).

In all seriousness, I’ll always look back fondly at 2009 as the year that I left a dark place and ventured out into the light. I hope the coming year brings you good luck, good health and good results in every goal you set for yourself.

Note: I thought about renaming this space, but decided that “gettin' fit” is still what I'm striving for, still what I'm pushing for. So instead, I just updated the header, reworking “If you think losing weight is easy, you don't know Jack Sh*t” to “If you think losing weight is impossible, you don't know Jack Sh*t”. Funny how just a small change in wording can make a world of difference...

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42 comments:

  1. I too have a year of reflections. I was 344 pounds this time last year and had sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and a myriad of other complications. A year later, 130+ pounds later, I have a completely clean bill of health. I've also been featured on Newsweek, local Clear Channel radio stations, as well as the local CBS news affiliate (twice).

    Next week, while nobody knows this yet, I will be featured on CNN (interview was Tuesday) and CBS as well.

    2009 has been a year to reflect on, but 2010 will be even bigger I imagine.

    Congrats on the weight loss in 2009. I'm glad you found my blog, Jack, and I hope you stay tuned for what's to come in my transformation.

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  2. Mr. Shit,

    It has been a great year. A year of learning and laughing. Thanks for a blog that supplies both. I don't know how many times I have taken one of your posts to my weight loss meeting to share. I was the star that night!

    Thanks Again!

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  3. Congratulations on a fantastic year! I have enjoyed following you through it and look forward to what you will write in the new year. I am only 26.5lbs into my journey to being fit not fat and reading your blog has encouraged me to continue onwards and downwards;o)

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  4. Congrats on your year!! and have a wonderful happy new Year!

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  5. I don't always comment but I always read. Thanks for the daily dose of inspiration Jack and here's to a great 2010!

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  6. I'm worried that sumo dude could push you out of the ring now. Just sayin'.

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  7. Hi Jack. Can I just say how proud I am of you?

    Not only have you accomplished the greatness which is sustainable weight loss... Not only have you acquired health and physical fitness by way of literally sweating your ass off... Not only have you inspired hundreds and thousands and probably millions if you want to get down to the brass tacks of it... But you also take time out of your busy day and stop by places like Casa Hice and leave lovely comments and spread good cheer and friendship and smiles and I just want to thank you for that.

    You have had an amazing year indeed. So, here's to another... Happy 2010! May you enjoy the fruits of your labor in the coming year and all the wonderful healthy years beyond.

    ♥ Your friend, Alix

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  8. Yes, you have had a very successful year! Thanks for letting me go on the ride!

    Happy New Year!

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  9. Congrats on all your success this past year! Thanks for writing such an inspiring blog, and for sharing your humor!! Laughter is very important!

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  10. Great post and it is funny as I start my journey of weight loss and self improvement I think 1 year is a long time, but it really isn't. A year goes by quickly and I need to remember that.

    Congrats on coming out of a dark place and entering a new decade. :-)

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  11. Congrats on all the accomplishments that you have had for 2009. I can't wait to see what you write about next! I love reading your blog. It is different and that's what I need!

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  12. Thanks for the laughs and your insightful, butt kicking posts in 2009! Looking forward to more this coming year!

    Happy New Year!

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  13. You have done a fantastic job! Keep up the great work, and always keep smiling!

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  14. Congrats on such a bombdigity award!! Best of luck in 2010!

    ~WM

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  15. Thanks for the giggles!
    Happy 2010!

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  16. You had a great 2009 Jack! Here's to a SUPER 2010! :) Happy New Year! :)

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  17. Congratulations on the awesomeness that you've acheived this year Jack!

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  18. I am not able to write a post like this this year talking about coming out of the darkness and into the light. I will next yaer though.

    ps
    I think you mean Renee Zellweger, not Reese Witherspoon. :)

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  19. Actually, Deb... not many people know this, but Renee Zelweger and Reese Witherspoon are the same person. She does that for tax purposes...

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  20. You've had a pretty kick a** 2009, and I'm sure 2010 is just going to be all the more awesome.

    Happy New Year!

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  21. Im YOU when you first started searching weight loss blogs. Except I found YOURS! You have inspired me so much, you have made me laugh, made me think, even given me a kick in the pants now and again........THANK YOU Jack! Heres to us and our success in the New Year!

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  22. I'm new to these blogger parts, but I really have enjoyed your blog.

    Here's to US in 2010!

    Boo Ya!

    Julia
    jewliagoulia.blogspot.com

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  23. I am just *so glad* you came and joined the blogosphere. We so needed someone like you to make us laugh and smile AND be serious each day. You're awesome, Jack! Happy New Year!

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  24. Thank you for being positive. Thank you for being funny. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful New Year!

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  25. Jack, thx for the look back & what I did not know AND those search terms!!! :-)

    YES, gettin fit is lifelong.. I can attest to that! I have had to work hard no matter what stage I am in & the older age gave a whole new meaning to gettin fit & trying to stay fit!

    Happy New Year & looking forward to what you are going to hit us with in 2010!

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  26. What about Jack Sh*t Keepin Fit?

    You rock man and I want to thank you for all your support and comments. You make this road a little less bumpy for A LOT of people.

    Happy New Year to you!

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  27. I have been inspired by your journey! The laugh out loud moments ... priceless.
    Thank you for everything, Happy New Year!

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  28. I like the new header; it's very fitting. I was hooked on your blog from the very first post I read. You've got a way of making the weight loss journey seem a lot more pleasant and lighthearted. Happy New Year Jack!

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  29. Great picture. :-D I like the change in the header.

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  30. It has been a fantastic year and thanks to you, Blogland has had a lot of laughs.
    Happy New Year!!

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  31. Congrats on a really good, and hilarious year. Thanks for all that you did for yourself and for the rest of us!

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  32. I'm your 678th follower, as of today! I just found your blog and love the way you write. =) I'm looking forward to checking in often in the future. I just started my own blog and weight loss journey and it's so encouraging to see others who have been and continue to be successful! =)

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  33. It was the title of your blog that made me check you out. I wanted to know what it meant.

    Secretia

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  34. I am so glad I came across your blog. I have enjoyed the humour, the ass-kickin' posts and the more thought provoking ones.

    Looking forward to reading about how it all goes in 2010.

    Happy New Year!!!

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  35. Wishing you a Happy New Year and continued success. You deserve the best you can give to yourself. ...and our few words of thanks.

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  36. You've come a long way, baby! It's hard to imagine blogdom without your presence. Glad you do this to entertain yourself, because an awful lot of us benefit! Happy New Year!

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  37. Thank you for the great reads this year. You have great things to say and I'm glad I found your blog. Happy New Year!

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  38. Congrats on all your successes. And thanks for all the laughs and motivational posts. Helped me get through the last part of the year.

    Nothing is impossible.

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  39. Pretty cool that you are now the inspiration for others. You've done an amazing job, Jack.

    Happy New year to you and yours!

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  40. thanks so much for all you do, all you share, and all the makeusthinkSMILES youve shared these past 365 days.

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  41. I've only recently found your blog and I have to say you definitely make the weight loss community a smilier place. And I'm so with you on how amazing Steve is. His blog was one of the first I found to inspire me when I started my own journey to fitness.

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  42. I totally get what you're saying with that first leap of faith. I had pretty much convinced myself that I was NEVER, no matter what I did, going to lose weight. I was bound to be fat forever, because of my genes or something stupid like that.

    Anyways, the great thing about blogging is knowing that in this whole journey that you're not alone. Makes it not seem so mundane. Great post and Happy New Year!

    Hope

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