Don’t give up, don’t ever give up..Have an enthusiasm for life…Have a dream and a goal..Work for it…Do three things, everyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1- Laugh2- Think3- Have your emotions moved…… Read more “The Greatest Speech Ever!”
The New Savior’s World Is One Of Damaged And Broken People
The subtext, of “The Embrace The Wild Stories” is more about repression and control and domination through the marriage contract and/or monogamy, and when one, if they…… Read more “The New Savior’s World Is One Of Damaged And Broken People”
D
Don’t give up on yourself.Don’t allow you mind to be your enemy.Don’t allow effort deter you from your desires. Do make yourself a priority.Do remove yourself from…… Read more “D”
I Write Of The Damaged And The Broken
Our most vital areas, brain and heart, are our most protected. Because physically, and emotionally, they are what make us most vulnerable. http://www.ShortStoryScribe.com I write of those…… Read more “I Write Of The Damaged And The Broken”
Aloha on a Tropical Shirt Thursday
Good morning and Aloha on this Tropical Shirt Thursday.And yes, the blanket on the bed is also oceanic themed. The beauty of not sharing a bed with…… Read more “Aloha on a Tropical Shirt Thursday”
The Written Word Is Our Art
Next to laundry, the one constant in life, in the literary world at least, is many folks acting as soul crushing, communistic, ignorantly blind editors. If I…… Read more “The Written Word Is Our Art”
Four Hundred Sycamore
Walking down the path to my last triathlon had me in the company of fellow author Jill McClelland. That chance meeting brought to my attention this gem…… Read more “Four Hundred Sycamore”
Explore Passion-Embrace The Wild
I was probably a lot like you, living a mundane existence and experiencing a limited sexual life
A Failed Life Was My Life
I went for a walk along the river today near, where back in 2006, we shot the below commercial. I look at that guy and remember him…… Read more “A Failed Life Was My Life”
Kim Kardashian Inspires Me (?)
Caught a little bit of Kim Kardashian on SNL. Not gonna lie, I did chuckle a bit. More importantly, it got me thinking. I’m writing away in…… Read more “Kim Kardashian Inspires Me (?)”
I Miss Sex
I was always under the impression that women, at least physically, were attracted to arms… I guess mine aren’t good enough.. may as well be 375 pounds…… Read more “I Miss Sex”
Adultery Takes and Gives
New novella in the “Embrace The Wild” series ©2015 First chapter, first draft It is a Friday, he has invited me to his office across the river.…… Read more “Adultery Takes and Gives”
for sale
I wonder if women are like men. To find out, I’m going to offer, for sale, my post-workout undergarments in a sealed bag. Extra for anything under…… Read more “for sale”
Tropical Shirt Thursday
Aloha on this Tropical Shirt Thursday. Trying to grow out my hair and see how much natural wavyness is there.
A Heartbreaking Story…
A FATHER by Joe Leonardi ©2018 It is so close to the date, yet, your desire will not be denied. We make love, unbridled is our passion.…… Read more “A Heartbreaking Story…”
Fidelity Is As Foolish As Monogamy
GUEST POST TODAY BY SCONO SCIUTO — —ADULT CONTENT I just don’t get the whole point of monogamy. I mean really, just one person, for the rest…… Read more “Fidelity Is As Foolish As Monogamy”
Please Purchase Your Copy Today
Religion. Feminism. Political Intrigue. It is all here. Young Kelly only knew happiness, when, on a fateful day, her stepfather shattered her sheltered world. Through his heinous…… Read more “Please Purchase Your Copy Today”
I Was Ready To Give Up – Forever
In January of 2020 emotionally, I was at my lowest, and conversely, my weight was at its highest. I had been beaten down. I was Springsteen’s…… Read more “I Was Ready To Give Up – Forever”
Weird weight loss observation…
…it is said a man will gain one inch of length for every 30 pounds lost. Well after dropping 200lbs, I now have all this extra usable…… Read more “Weird weight loss observation…”
Marriage NOT Always Desirable
I just read a most disturbing meme on social media..
“A girlfriend should be a potential wife.
Relationships are investments, not hobbies.
Date with a purpose.”
Who Understands?
Unless one has faced morbid ill-health and has go toe to toe with the bastard obesity — they have no genuine clue or insight. I revel in…… Read more “Who Understands?”
Back At It
Took a complete week off from working out and was a bit loose with eating considering b-day was mid-week. Got back out for an easy bike workout…… Read more “Back At It”
A Fit Fifty Seventh Birthday
As I commemorated my fifty-seventh birthday, I have contemplated changes over the last eighteen months. January 2020 was not all that long ago. I was fifty-five…… Read more “A Fit Fifty Seventh Birthday”
Action Pics From Today’s Triathlon
I made a few new friends at today’s triathlon and one of them was kind enough to take some photos and send them my way….
One More To Go
Last triathlon, at least I think so, for 2021 tomorrow.. Bag is packed, gear is ready. Alarm(s) are set. For tomorrow’s post race celebration two bottles of…… Read more “One More To Go”
Then & Now
Then, September 2019, and now September 2021 At my lowest point I thought I was doomed to an unfit, unhealthy, unwell lifestyle….
I Don’t Always Believe It
When I see an a pic from a mere 18 months ago, sometimes, I find it hard to believe where I was and where I now am.…… Read more “I Don’t Always Believe It”
Believe In You
I am a self-published storyteller, not under contract by a major publishing house and have sold a limited number of books. In the literary world, I am…… Read more “Believe In You”
Getting Older Is Not An Option – How We Do It Is
When weighing 375 pounds and that person in the mirror tells you, “You can’t.” Tell him or her to, “FUCK OFF!” And then go do it BECAUSE…… Read more “Getting Older Is Not An Option – How We Do It Is”
Half
At night, my eyes closeMy essence, my spirit, my very soul Leaves my physical bodyInto the ether what is only half travelsSearching across land, across sea, across…… Read more “Half”
We All Begin Somewhere
We can begin at a lowest possible point – that doesn’t mean we need to stay there.
Race Day Was Almost Over When It Began
The race started as a jump off the pier and go. With this being only my second triathlon, and the first was a run in, I was…… Read more “Race Day Was Almost Over When It Began”
Here We Go
Thanks to my generous sister, I was able to go down and get checked in for tomorrow’s triathlon this afternoon instead of waiting until morning. So glad…… Read more “Here We Go”
Appearance On PA Live -Click The Blurry Picture To Watch 😊
https://www.pahomepage.com/pa-live/dr-joe-leonardi-on-pa-live/ A big shout out to Chris Bohinski and Brianna Strunk for having me on PA Live today. Was honored to be part of the show and…… Read more “Appearance On PA Live -Click The Blurry Picture To Watch 😊”
Triathlon Number Two Is Cresting The Horizon
Just about a year and a half ago, due to slothful gluttony, I tipped the scales at a ponderous, pachydermiam THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE POUNDS. You read…… Read more “Triathlon Number Two Is Cresting The Horizon”
Live In The Moment, But Don’t Forget The Past
As I look back over the last year or so, I more clearly see today and think of how, just a year and a half ago, I…… Read more “Live In The Moment, But Don’t Forget The Past”
One Eating Plan For All Dietary Paradigms
In the past many headlines and talking heads in the media have been screaming the latest news: We are in the midst of an obesity epidemic By…… Read more “One Eating Plan For All Dietary Paradigms”
My Hometown Pittston
I know this may be hard for some to believe, but there was a time in my life when I was successful. At the top of…… Read more “My Hometown Pittston”
Here are the first reviews of every Ernest Hemingway novel. ‹ Literary Hub
“Here are the first reviews of every Ernest Hemingway novel. ‹ Literary Hub” https://lithub.com/here-are-the-first-reviews-of-every-ernest-hemingway-novel/
Getting Older Is Not An Option – How We Do It Is
When weighing 375 pounds and that person in the mirror tells you, “You can’t.” Tell him or her to, “FUCK OFF!” And then go do it BECAUSE…… Read more “Getting Older Is Not An Option – How We Do It Is”
I WAS ready to quit!
The picture on the left was me at 375lbs, taken in Feb 2020. In Jan of 2020, I was in such a bad physical as well as…… Read more “I WAS ready to quit!”
Good Night
Another need a shave Sunday comes to an end. Light training day today, only an easy 20 miles on the bike. Tomorrow back to higher intensity.
Update
Update – Training To Continue Improvement We are now well into the next phase — training to continue to improve overall fitness, health, and well-being. The weight…… Read more “Update”
Perception Is NOT Always Reality
I used to think the big purple shirt de-emphasized my abdominal region. Not bad for an old man who is going to be 70 years old.
