Special Ruse Get Fit Series

By Larry Flesler

I need to lose some weight.

At the request of my daughter, I have decided to try to lose some weight.

She introduces me to friends as ‘the big fat loser’ (I think it’s a take on ‘The Biggest Loser’ TV Show) and playfully sticks ‘Caution Wide Load’ stickers on my back before I go to Church. She coyly drops hints that she is concerned about my weight, saying things like “You are such a fat slob you make me ill” and even has a nickname for me - The Human Eclipse.

As a result of her gentle prodding, I will change my diet, join a gym and share with you my trials and tribulations as I embark on this journey that is sure to transform my waistline and my life.

Day one - time to find my workout clothes.

Luckily I saved a few dollars after finding an old Twin Fair box in my closet containing my old gym clothes from my last year in college. I have a clean pair of off-white Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers, my red and yellow gym shorts and a black singlet from my wrestling days. I tried on everything and although the fit was rather snug I think I can make it work.

My starting weight is 397 pounds and I stand 5 feet 6 inches tall.

I can hardly wait to get started.  My next column will be about finding a gym.