On Monday, February 6 I get back on the bus. I’ve gained 50 pounds since moving to NYC in 2009. I’m tired all the time, and feel more awkward in social settings than I should. My friend Eric Bennett lost a lot of weight since August using the 17-Day Diet, and after two weeks of investigating what it takes to make it work, I’ll begin the diet on Monday. Here’s a few things I had to consider before jumping “whole hog” into this new diet:
Me living it up in Times Square!! 2012 © House of Bonhoeffer
- I’m using John 13:34 as my starting point — “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” If I want to love others well, first I need to know God’s love for me and accept it. He wants me to be “healthy, wealthy, and wise” to quote The Beach Boys.
- I did not want to miss SuperBowl Sunday munchies, so I set a hard start date of Monday, February 6.
- I researched the 17 Day Diet thoroughly.
- If I start on February 6 I will complete the cycle on April 13. That’s 68 days. I graduate May 5. Wouldn’t it be nice to be in good shape by graduation? I think so.
That said… my diet coincides with creating my life plan based on Michael Hyatt’s “Creating Your Personal Life Plan”. I’m making my plan in a connect group I’m facilitating through my fraternity. I’ve titled the connect group “Story: live your legacy”. Legacy is a heavy word. I’m considering the word over the next three months, and I think it’s the perfect time to introduce diet and exercise into the equation.
Come back tomorrow when I go over the pros and cons of the 17 Day Diet.
Cheers,
Josh
Joshua Encinias
Josh, I’m so proud of you. You rise above and beyond, showing integrity through the details of life. You’re a great example to the men around you. I’ll be praying for you through this journey.
Thank you Alex. I need and appreciate your support.