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….
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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
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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.
Enjoy Summer
It is a conundrum; the more I weight train, run, swim and bike the better my fitness — the more I dance? Well the lack of “better”…… Read more “Enjoy Summer”
Keep Moving Forward
Training always brings forth a smile. The great thing about low carb nutrition combined with well designed and executed exercise, when applied consistently, results are achieved.Still a…… Read more “Keep Moving Forward”
Missing A Muse
My alter ego has not penned a story in such a very long time. No longer are the experiences of unbridled, unchained, uninhibited embracing of the wild…… Read more “Missing A Muse”
Her First Taste Of Her
ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT Satin ran her tongue from the belly down to knee. She felt little stubbles from the unshaven leg under her…… Read more “Her First Taste Of Her”
Captivating Readers From Around The World 🌎
Scono is internationally read…. “Top reviews from other countries Jupiter Grant 5.0 out of 5 stars A clever inversion of a well-known story Reviewed in the United…… Read more “Captivating Readers From Around The World 🌎”
A Most Forbidden Tango
A sultry story, dripping with sub-textual metaphors on domination, control and resentment. ©2020 All rights reserved. **Please be advised before buying, this work is a bit of…… Read more “A Most Forbidden Tango”
Sometimes The Bastard Obesity Returns – That Doesn’t Mean It Must Stay
Top reviews from the United StatesAgnes5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opening, honest, inspirational readReviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021Verified PurchaseThis, tell it…… Read more “Sometimes The Bastard Obesity Returns – That Doesn’t Mean It Must Stay”
Injuries Require Recovery
On this past Monday, today is Friday, I had a freak incident in which I ended up with a patellar bone bruise. Which is a bruise of…… Read more “Injuries Require Recovery”
Don’t Tell Emotions, Don’t Even Show – Make The Reader Experience Emotions
Perhaps one of the most brilliant insights from Ernest Hemingway concerns the process of making an emotion. Using this technique allows us as writers to evolve from…… Read more “Don’t Tell Emotions, Don’t Even Show – Make The Reader Experience Emotions”
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Biography of Ernest Hemingway, Journalist and Writer
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Aloha
Aloha on another Tropical Shirt Thursday. Yesterday, I worked out through the pain of patellar bone bruise. While working out, knee felt better — however, paid the…… Read more “Aloha”
To Understand, One Must Experience
Unless someone has gone toe to toe with the bastard obesity; they have no idea what we go through and can never understand the lifelong war!
Reviews From Around The World… Get your copy and discover “The Comfort of Despair”
https://youtu.be/QFv60A16Zz4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y5QWW57 Top reviews from the United States Chris 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended. Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019 Verified Purchase This…… Read more “Reviews From Around The World… Get your copy and discover “The Comfort of Despair””
Surreal
Somedays, I have to look at these pics to realize not only how far I’ve come, but how far I had fallen. This is a lifelong war.…… Read more “Surreal”
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I Regained Lost Weight! Why?
Agnes 5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opening, honest, inspirational readReviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021Verified PurchaseThis, tell it just like it is, book…… Read more “I Regained Lost Weight! Why?”
