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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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It’s 5:56 a.m.

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

It’s 5:56. Your alarm has gone off three times, so you have to get up. Eventually. You have a tough day ahead and the next hour will be insane as you try to get you and your family ready. The … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to 2017

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

An open letter to 2017 Dear 2017, Welcome to the world. So many have high expectations for you — your predecessor didn’t do well on its annual performance review. We know you can do better. And you will. Because we … Continue reading →

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An open letter to 2016

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

An open letter to 2016 Dear 2016, Thanks for nothing, jackass. You’ve taken a bushel of our favorite celebrities. Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds back-to-back? Really? Arnold Palmer, John Glenn, Alan Rickman, Gene Wilder, Prince, David Bowie, George Michael and … Continue reading →

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How to take charge of your health in 2017

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

I was exhausted. Depressed. And 50 lbs. overweight. For the past few months, I had been working 14 hours a day and self-medicating with Coca Cola (I love me some Coca Cola). I had gone from running a marathon on … Continue reading →

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We’re Still Here

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

At mile three, I chugged through the woods and made my way out onto the Natchez Trace. A cold wind whipped across the Reservoir, making my bones ache. I paused for a second and lifted my camera. In front of … Continue reading →

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