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Fit2Fat2FitBlog: Day 23

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Navy SEALS go through a hell week called BUDS training. It’s physically grueling and mentally taxing. And over 70% of  the candidates quit.  They ring the bell three times and are shipped back to the fleet.  Not kicked out — … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2FitBlog: Day 22

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I think this is Day 22 — We missed 20 and 21 due to weather (we will make up the days off starting next Monday). So my days are a bit off. Right now, I’m looking for the truck that … Continue reading →

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How one degree makes a difference

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The sun had set and heavy rain fell from the sky.  I could hear water pouring out of the gutters as I felt my own gut tightening. My town was under a Winter Storm Warning and we were in the … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 20

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

CANCELLED There was a real threat of ice on the predawn bridges this morning, so today’s workout was called off. I used it as an opportunity to sleep. I needed it — my body and mind are exhausted. But I … Continue reading →

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On February 22, I will receive one of my greatest honors…

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The phone rang.  Which really wasn’t anything unusual. You see, it had been ringing all day .  It was April 17, 2001 and THAT was the day of the Mississippi Flag vote. And I’d be lying if I said the … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 19

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The Daily Mail, a paper out of England quoted a Men’s Health article that said we are the almost the laziest city in America. Well, I can speak for my friends in PLS, I know a few people who are … Continue reading →

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How I replaced FEAR with H.O.P.E.

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey
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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 18

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Important days in history: February 6. 1992: I cleaned Pope High School’s gym floor with a dust mop. February 6, 2014: I cleaned Jackson State University’s gym floor with a folded towel — seven times. Here’s the deal. Take a … Continue reading →

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Why I love chamber banquets…

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

We spend a lot of time obsessing about crap we have no control over. We get worked up about whatever outrage talk radio or cable news spoon feeds us — outrage that seldom makes an iota of difference in our … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog Day 17

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I spent a few minutes after my workout looking around the gym for my butt. Because I ran it off today. Yes, I am buttless. Of course, I didn’t have to show up at all. I had a speech in … Continue reading →

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