My name is Michael Vifquain, and I am overweight – Again. That’s right, again! I decided to write this blog because I am sick of it.
You see, after my 2nd child was born 4 years ago (May 2005), I did something most never would or could do – Lose 152lbs in only 7.5 months! This was before I knew of The Biggest Loser TV Show. I became frustrated with being over-weight and decided to do something about it. With the encouragement and company of my then-wife, Crystal, I became a Weight Loss Success Story. The popular fitness website ShapeFit.com, featured my rapid weight loss story as one of its first “Success Stories.” My life couldn’t get any better, right?
That would prove to be true.
My wife and I started going out more, enjoying the attention and friends that our new bodies afforded us. I, for one, felt like a celebrity almost overnight. Everyone loves to hang out with good-looking people, and we were a great looking couple. Soon, my life came crumbling down as we found out that weight loss not only made us feel better, it made others like us more. Without going into all the drama that was my life, we became our own people and separated (and ultimately divorced). What started off as a goal to ensure a long life together eventually drove us apart. That, paired with my mother passing away from cancer, my life quickly spiraled out of control. With a pending divorce and the loss of my mother, I couldn’t cope, and soon lost my business as well.
Begin weight gain. Mid 2007
Yep, you heard it right. Depression, no job and a poor outlook on life were soon followed by binge eating, daily beer drinking and poor choices. Eventually the depression subsided and my focus in life came back. I landed a great job with a company that allows me to work from home, and also brings me all over the globe. Sounds wonderful, right? It is!
However, it doesn’t come without its side effects. While traveling the world I get to attend parties, networking events and business dinners at some of the finest establishments around. How is that a side effect, you ask? Carbs. Plenty of em. They come in the form of beer, potatoes, beer, appetizers, beer, pizza and juicy fried foods! We’re talking Foodie-Heaven! I love to dine out almost as much as I love to cook.
Enter Problem.
A special girl told me I snore, a lot. Really? I stopped snoring when I lost weight. I have been sleeping alone for a while now so I never noticed. Ugh. This prompted me to think of why I was snoring.
Enter wake-up call.
I managed to do the unthinkable, again! I weighed myself. As of today, December 10, 2009, I have officially gained back 100lbs of the original weight I lost. I am 306lbs. I never thought the number 300 would be associated with my weight again. How could I have gone wrong? How can I prevent it again?
Meet my blog. I intend to turn the clock and forget about the year 2009.
In the coming weeks and months, I will spill my soul. I will discuss my life with utter truth, and share my journey with you. Perhaps some of you could come along for the ride. We can encourage each other.
Will you join me?
I will be posting pics soon.
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Mikey,
I totally admire that you’re doing this. And I will walk along side you for this one. Not because I think you need help with the weight-loss. But because you are my friend and if you’re going to spill your soul, you need someone you can trust to salvage what’s left and help you mend it. If you’re going to tell the utter truth, you might need someone to at least edit it for you so it doesn’t come back to bite you one day. As for journeys… we’re both got our rugged paths to walk. It’s nice that at least they’re next to each other these days.
You’ve done the same for me.
It’s weird how I don’t even notice the weight, I guess that happens when you love a friend for who they are not how they look.
No matter what happens along this path I will be here for you mate to encourage, support and bitch slap you when needed!
*hugs*
Thanks for the well wishes. Sometimes life gets out of hand and focus is lost easily. One of my main problems is I love to cook, and drink beer. When I am sad, I cook. When I am happy I cook. My new focus will be to make the right choices while eating out, reduce my beer consumption, drink plenty of water and cook healthier foods at home. It will be better for my kids too!
I’m glad I have your support in this. Jo, our weight loss bet is on. January 10th is weigh in!
Hey Mike…you did it once, you can do it again. Set some realistic goals and try to get that *special girl* to give you nice presents as you reach those goals…
nothing like the thought of a teddy, high heels, and a night of hotel sex to make a man want to lose 20lbs
Actually, your room mate at Affiliates Convention couldn’t stop raving about your snoring. I had no idea who he was till later when I saw you outside and he came around.
Good luck Buddy, you already know the path, you’ve been on it before and finished it. You’ll do it again.
lol Anthony! No roommates for me homey. I understand the jealousy though! hahah
Sorry, he was referring to your last trip together, it it was in the EU, not Affiliate Convention.
Good luck buddy!
Let me know when you are ready to get on that bike.
I’ll be on it soon enough my friend. Goal is sometime in March I will be back at a weight thats realistic for riding.
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