Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 5 — Lung Day

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Weight 222 lbs. Today was lung day. As in, “I need to shove my lung back in my mouth.” Coach Paul kept us moving — if we weren’t running, we were doing burpees or mountain climbers or something else to … Continue reading →

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The Badge of Honor

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

This is a trinket from the most important job I’ve ever had. Not only did working as a night custodian at Pope High School right after college teach me the value of a job, it also allowed me to meet … Continue reading →

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Chainsaws & Casseroles

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

My book Chainsaws & Casseroles derived its name from this: When a disaster happens, before you can crawl out of the rubble, there is a church van in your front yard full of people with chainsaws and casseroles. They’ll cut … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 3 and 4

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 3 and 4 Weight 226 lbs (today was my first official weigh-in) Yesterday, we moved indoors thanks to a steady downpour — which was no picnic. Coach Clark can (and will) beat you down while you stay … Continue reading →

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The state of our state

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

State of the State (and Union) speeches are pretty consistent. A Governor (or President) throws out a laundry list of items he (or she) wants to brag about or seeks to accomplish in the future. Positive talk is thrown around. … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 2

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Weight 224 I lost a pound today. I got a haircut. Actually I was up a little this morning. 224.6 lbs. I have to admit, that was a little frustrating. No one wants to go up the day after you … Continue reading →

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Fit to Fat to Fit Blog: Day 1

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Fit to Fat to Fit Blog: Day 1 Weight: 224 lbs. The past is the past. What matters is what you do now. OK, that’s a paraphrase of what Coach Paul said this morning, but I think I got the … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit: Introduction

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Your health is like a bank account. You make deposits and you make withdrawals. Deposits are the daily little things you do to build up your account — exercise, diet, etc. And withdrawals make up those moments when you push … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: Conversations with George

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

The host sat in his chair, closing his eyes as the assistant dabbed makeup on his shiny forehead.  Another member of the stage crew ran the microphone wire under his jacket.  The bright lights showed every imperfection in his face. … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: His favorite politician

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

The computer screen glowed in the dark room like coals from a dying fire. He groggily wiped his face, feeling the day’s stubble as it took control of his weathered face.  The clock on the screen read 9:30, but it … Continue reading →

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