I have now lost 55 pounds and 19.5 inches off my body. I am very pleased with my progress and I am on my way to my next goal which 75 pounds. I know that I can do it! I have come this far so why stop, now!!!

 Goals are something that you write down and work towards, how many people actually accomplish or get close to there goal? We tend to give up when it becomes apparent that we will not accomplish those goals.

 Quitting is not the solution because when you quit you have already lost. Take it from me losing sucks!

 I tell you somebody that could have quit but did not and that was Abe Lincoln our 16^th president of the United States. Abe Lincoln had so much failure and heartache in his life but he never quit! Look at the list below and tell me if you would have given up or not?

    Lost job, 1832

Defeated for legislature, 1832

Failed in business, 1833

Elected to legislature, 1834

Sweetheart (Ann Rutledge) died, 1835

Had nervous breakdown, 1836

Defeated for Speaker, 1838

Defeated for nomination for Congress, 1843

Elected to Congress, 1846

Lost renomination, 1848

Rejected for Land Officer, 1849

Defeated for Senate, 1854

Defeated for nomination for Vice-President, 1856

Again defeated for Senate, 1858

Elected President, 1860

If Abe Lincoln gave up we would have been robbed of one of the greatest presidents that this country has seen or will ever have!

Giving up has always been easy for me but staying focused on my goals and actually achieving those goals has been hard. That’s what I am trying to do and trying to convey to you.

I don’t know what your weight loss goals are or where you are at in your journey in life but never, ever give up!

Find somebody to help you through the tough times a friend, coach, mentor that will be truthful and honest. Give you a kick in the butt when you need it and to give you a pat on the back to say, “Well done”. 

If need a coach you can e-mail me at johnegabel@gmail.com and I would be more than happy to talk to you. We can set a plan just for you.