I just saw the fourth installment of Fast and the Furious. I am a gear head, so this movie was easy for me to like, but even my wife liked it as well. It certainly is not high theater, but for what it was supposed to be I gave it a “B+.” All of that aside, I looked at Vin Diesel in the movie and said, to myself, for once in my life I could look like that…wear clothes like that and look good doing it.

I was so pumped up I went to the gym again after the movie. I know styling you goals after actors is a bit shallow but, hell…2/3s of the reason I am doing this the vanity factor. Does health matter? Yes. Do I need to lose weight for my joints? Yes. However, I am still focused on the results, it is a key motivator for me. I know my size has hurt me in my career, I know it has cost me promotions in the past, and I do believe it will hinder me going forward if I don’t get it fixed. Despite, all of those rational reasons, I am sick of being fat and I want the emotional and psychological benefits of improved looks…I think I here Carly Simon singing a song 

OK, So not only do I get a kick out of your blogs, but you motivate me as well !! And you make it "ok" for me to want to mirror the hot bods of hollywood. I also thought vanity was shallow, but who are we kidding? Yes, health DOES come first. But looks rank right up there :-) I know it should be enough that our loved ones accept us, and love us, no matter what we weigh... but it really makes my day when i get a compliment, or a GOOD look from someone. And thats just as important and my joint health :-) Thanks for giving me something to look forward to each day! I'd love to hear from you one day, and hear your story. My e-mail is on my profile. If you cant get to it, let em know, and i'll sent it to you ...

Thanks again for making my Monday ! :-)

Bobbie

I think there's vanity in it for all of us...but many of us just arent as honest as you are! Thanks for a great blog! Cali