In 2013 I took on the challenge to finally get my health in order. “Health before Wealth” was something I had never considered. Well, by the end of the year I had lost over 100 pounds, got off insulin and have put my sleep apnea machine away.
Before & After
One Day At A Time
It was difficult but, I took it one day at a time. When I worked at Day & Ross they had a saying, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”. This was what got me through my weight loss. I measured and recorded my weight and blood sugar every morning. Being Italian, pasta and bread are as natural as air and water. Cutting that out of my diet was the hardest thing to do. Exercise was another thing that I wasn’t big on (no pun intended), but regular exercise became part of my every day routine. Combining diet and exercise, I knew if I stayed on track my numbers would go down, but if I had fallen off the wagon, my results were going to show it.
Sustaining Motivation is Key
My success came from getting over the bad days and concentrating on getting back on the plan. While on this journey, I heard many motivating sayings. The one I like the best was, “It’s easier to lose 5 pounds 10 times than to lose 50 pounds once”. Short term targets will keep you motivated. You need to have a plan and keep to it. If you have a setback, get over it and get back on plan. In health and in business, your goals should be measurable and attainable.
The Next Chapter
As I begin this next chapter of my life, I wanted to reach out to my friends and colleagues and share information and maybe inspire someone to achieve that goal that has eluded them. Be it health or wealth, you need to stay focused. We are human, things happen. Let me conclude with another saying “Build a bridge and get over it”. Success is based on how we react to adversity.
I enjoyed your Blog Rino it is very inspirational
Roy MacKay
Great Job!! Rino
Congratulations on the weight loss and getting your Health in order,
I thought your blog was very inspirational,
Thanks for sharing
Bob Cascagnette
Congratulations Rino; that’s an amazing accomplishment!
Rino,I found your overall site very professional and well designed. I still feel you need a person that has operational skills to make it all happen.
Bill
Again, congratulations on the fantastic effort and results.
Great to see that your blog is taking perspective of paying it forward. We both know how one item can positively affect the life of one or more people, we just don’t always know who.
Best of wishes, I know you will do well back in advertising.
Very very good ! It is nice toq see that you were committed to the goal and actually make it ! Congrats and best wishes always, Paul Keene
Hard work with amazing results!!!
Congrats my friend, and thanks for sharing it with all of us. The hardest fought battles make the sweetest victories. Great to see you doing well , and feeling great!
Congratulations Rino. Keep it up.