Week 10, Give Thanks and Say Amen for BistroMD
What up world!! It’s the young soldier Frank C. from Fat Man Unleashed. Here to give another status report of my time on the battle ground with BistroMD. Things have been rough these last couple of weeks. With so much work to do in my day I find myself overwhelmed at times. For a moment I thought of slowing down or giving up. I had a slight relapse but it didn’t last long. I have to thank God for putting the right people in my life to pull me through.
The stress from work and home can be a big downer for all of us. If you’re married with children then you can understand how I feel. With all this stress overloading our lives, it’s hard to do the right thing all the time. The right thing would be to not miss my workouts, not cheat on my diet, stay active, and get all my business taken care of. Usually I’m on point but something came over me, and I found myself back sliding.
While on a family visit this past week I saw a cousin of mine who had some unpleasing news. She had recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that arise when the body’s tissues are attacked by their own immune system. In this case her bones are losing essential minerals, and are experiencing a decrease in density.
This cousin of mine has always been fit and healthy. She is the last person you would ever think to have a problem like this. According to Wikipedia, “About 1% of the world’s population is afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis. Onset is most frequent between the ages of 40 and 50”, but she is only in her early 30’s! I thought to myself, “How could she, out of all people, end up with such an illness?!” Then I thought of a better question, “How can I as a man in good health, not fight my hardest through this battle? How could I slack when there are people in the world who would love to push through with 100%, but are not able to due to physical ailments?”
My cousin reminded me of how blessed I am to have BistroMD on my side and that I am in good health. I have so much to be thankful for! I have so many people I’m fighting for! This war is way bigger than me, there or so many people out there who wish to be in my shoes, and are physically incapable of doing so. For those people I must fight hard every day, I can’t take for granted the blessing BistroMD has given me. I can’t let myself down, I can’t my family down, I can’t let you down, I can’t let BistroMD down, and I won’t.
So with all that said, I want to thank every staff member who is BistroMD. I want to thank the ones I have gotten to know, like Rebecca Wells for believing in me, Christy Shatlock my dietitian for motivating me, Amanda Roebuck for her talented stories of me, and most of all Dr. Cederquest for developing BistroMD and giving me this chance. Above all I have to thank God. Because as much as I would love to take credit for all the good in my life, the truth is that these blessings are far greater than anything I could have every planned. I understand the seriousness in this war against obesity, and I will not allow myself to give anything less than my best.
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Wow, I feel so selfish.
Mejia,
I guess we can all be a little selfish. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
You are so right about this…
Ashley,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
We all need to think like that. We’d have a much greater country….
Kookie,
I agree with you 100%. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
I agree. gotta stop with the slackn. It’s not fare to those less fortunate.
Petey,
You got that right man. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Glad that you got back in the game. We need you Frank! You’re our inspiration.
Rubi,
I am glad to inspire you, and I won’t let you guys down. Never again. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Very touching…
CW7,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
This is very enlightening.
Demi,
Glad that you were enlightened. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Great post…
Erica,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
God above all.
G,
Amen to that. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Keep up the good work Frank!!
Arelis,
I will. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
So true, I know a few people people incapable of physical activity. We really do take for granted what we have.
Ashton,
That is exactly my point. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
I commend you for this Frank. Great blog.
Anasia,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
True story…
DJ Nelson,
100%. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
My friend has RA, I know what she is going through. I wish there was something I can do to help her.
Eve,
What you can do is not take your health for granted, and do what ever you can to improve it. That will inspire your friend, and that is what she needs, inspiration. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
I love how you can be bold enough to thank God. I am glad you can recognize his hand in your life.
Jena,
He gives me more then I could ever ask for. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Wow Frank, I really needed to read this. Thank you…
Tamara,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Beautiful.
NYboo,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
I love this blog..
Dazy,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
I am so proud of you Frank!!
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Love this…
Ivis,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Great story Frank, sorry for your cousin…
Diana,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
I almost shed a tear Frank.
Serena,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Very nice read.
Luisa,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Real life baby!!
3rd World,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Very Inspiring…
Jenae,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Thank you BistroMD!!!!
Lain,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
The fact that you learned this lesson from your experience, shows that you are a wise thinker, and I believe your wisdom will carry you all the way to the finish line.
Nekeda,
You are right, I will see this thing all the way through. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
This is so true…. wow. I need to get off my ass!! Thanks Frank 🙂
Adrianna,
LOL!! 2/3 of America needs to get off there ass, so don’t feel bad. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
SMH. I can’t believe my laziness. So pitiful. From this day forth I’m gonna make a change.
Janet,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Wow, sorry for your cousin sweetie!!
Christian,
Don’t worry she is a fighter. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
We need to fight back!! We can’t just let disease or illness stop us!! We have to be stronger than it!!
Amber,
You are soooo right!! Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Great post Frank!!
Alma,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
You speak the truth…
Reggie,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Tell your cousin to keep fighting, she can still beat this.
KJ,
She can and will!! Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Nice post man…
Gsant,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Like this a lot…
Drod,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Nice read Frank. I really like the message you send. Keep’um comin bro..
Ivan,
Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
I needed this one today.
Vain,
Glad it help. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Thanks for being real Frank…
TEE,
Always. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
You are so right about this Frank, and I am glad that you had that experience. Because you cannot go back again, and if you get comfortable, you will go back. Just being honest with you, hope you don’t mind.
Melo,
You are so right, and that is why I am not giving up. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Thank you to anyone and everyone that reads this blog, and to all my praying people, keep my cousin in your prayers. Be Blessed.
Frank C.
Thanks for the insight. There are definitely people in this world who are worse off then we are and we should be blessed.
Richard,
I’m glad you understand. Thanks for reading, Be Blessed!!
Frank C.