(Apologies in advance, this is a lengthy post...And I'm a little emotional as I write this..)
I discovered STEEM when I was at my lowest. My life was in chaos but thankfully I found STEEM at the right time and began to pour my heart and soul into this blockchain...
This may sound like sensationalism but to me, it saved my life. It allowed me to put the drama and struggles of the past in the rear view mirror and let me go 'all-in' on a project I loved from the moment I joined.
So far, so good...
But when it comes my health...
I'm not what you would call, an Adonis. Far from it. I'm about to turn 42 years old and in pretty bad shape. On top of that, I have a new son that is expected in May and a 19 month old that's full of energy! As you can imagine he loves playing with his Dad....
However just bending down is a struggle with this body! And I feel like I'm failing him...
So that's my situation. Almost 42 years old, borderline diabetic, about 100 lbs overweight, and haven't done any physical activity in about....5 years.
I'm playing Russian Roulette with my health...
And with a wife and 3 kids, it's a gamble I can no longer afford to take.
STEEM to the rescue :)
At 2:51am last night, I get a message on Twitter from @NathanMars and this is what he posted:
He challenged me!
Now if you know Jon G. Olson...You'll know what I'm doing at 2:51am....I'm in bed, usually reading. Stuffing my face with something un-healthy!
But something told me...Don't make an excuse, get up and ...Do the damn push ups!
It was the most energy I have used in a long long time. You can even see my arms shaking in the video as they struggle to lift 330 lbs of....Jon.
But I did it...And something came over me to end the excuses. Stop being the guy I have been for 42 years and put my health at the top of my priority list.
And I have 4 very important reasons to make that decision...
So a few months ago....I created this secondary Steem account called @jonolsonproject
With a crazy idea....
I would start putting my health first and documenting my journey via @actifit and now...Thanks to this amazing movement on Twitter that so many Steemians are taking part in (#Seven77), I'm about to dive head first into this....
It seems simple enough right?
Do 7 push ups for 77 days!
I can do that!
And what's really important for me is to document the entire journey and to not be overwhelmed. If I'm going to tell myself I need to work out every day for an hour, I'll fail...Miserably!
This is critical and something I learned while reading The End of Procrastination a few weeks ago....Don't bite off more than I can chew. Start slow, but continue to make progress everyday.
This is why I think the #Seven77 movement is perfect for me! It's an achievable goal that I can complete...Everyday!
I'm going to be sharing my experiences on that new account in the form of @Actifit posts as well as some pics of this journey...
I've waited my entire life to be healthy and with so much to live for, it's time to put this into action and stop the excuses.
So today I've:
Done my 7 push ups with video proof here...It's painful to watch lol
Started my day with a healthy veggie juice. Juicing will be a big part of my journey!
Even did 7 minutes on my Bowflex Max Trainer (it's literally been a stand for my winter jacket for the past 5 years....time to put it to use)
At the end of each day, I will post my numbers to @jonolsonproject regardless of what I hit. I will do this EVERYDAY for the next 77 days and we will see where I'm at.
Look, I'm no personal trainer. I'm no expert in health and fitness. I just know I need to move my body everyday, no more excuses. And with achievable actionable goals to set everyday (7 push ups, 7 minutes on the Bowflex) I know I can accomplish it!
So get ready STEEM!
This blockchain is going to save my life....TWICE in less than a year and a half!
And if you are interested in taking part in the #Seven77 challenge...Be sure to look for it on Twitter and here on STEEM!
And if you wanna watch me PAINFULLY get through these 77 days....Be sure to follow my other account @jonolsonproject
(Encouragement will be needed and very much appreciated lol)
Note: I'm having a heck of a time trying to upload my first day to @Actifit I took a screen shot and sent it to their Discord help section....I'm sure I screwed it up lol But wanted to show, that I didn't cheat out my first day ;)
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Steem is a life saver....
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absolutely. in more ways than one lol
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You're doing a FANTASTIC job my man, keep it up!
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he’s here!!!! dude seeing you on steem made my day. welcome sir. you are going to love it here.
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You have three very good reasons to succeed! And a big community behind you.
I also need to get in a better shape, and I can do it as well... I will match 1 to 1 every pushup you do!
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appreciate that :) nice. i’m going to go super slow to start. 7 only. just until i’ve formed a daily habit. then it’s on lol
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Our fellow STEEM brothers and sisters keep on encouraging Jon’s Road to Healthy life for 77 days and beyond
💕
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appreciate it man. that tweet might have saved my life. seriously.
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STEEM community saves my life everyday @jongolson
Hang on and fight, fight, fight.
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thank you sir. appreciate the comments and vote of confidence
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Continue to push yourself everyday. Make goals hit goals and if u miss it don't let it get u down. Instead use it as fuel to crush it as u move forward. It's all about ur vision of life and u have the power to change and shape it in the vision u want.
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appreciated man. small steps. but sitting behind my computer for almost 20 years has done its toll lol time to get moving.
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Let's do it brother. And i know you will do it . Be healthy and stay fit to be more active for your goal . Good luck.
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thank you sir. it’s an uphill climb for sure. but the journey will be worth it.
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This is awesome to see you and I know that you will be able to initiate change for those you care for! I too have been down this road in the past and like you committed to make an effort for my daughter. Definitely will provide you some support my friend!
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that means a lot man. thank you!
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Quite emotional to watch!
All the best in your journey! #seven77
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thank you kindly!
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Best of luck with the new project. You can do it!
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thanks man. appreciate that :)
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Well done @jongolson, keep it up and you won't even stop after the 77 days.
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thanks man. ya i hope this is a lifestyle change. complete 180
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I am happy for you sir, is it amazing that someone challenge you do things and it can't be helped but to accept that challenge. I hope you will continue on doing that because it's for your own good. Yes steem will save you because it gives you many friends that will help you to do exercise. Good luck for that my friend, I'll be rooting your exercise, well sometimes it's hard to find money for the Internet to be online all the time. But I will visit your account when I'll be in steemit, I love to support those inspirational doings. take care
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that’s exactly it. the support from the community has been awesome. so many kind words of support.
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I have read your story, and the hunt for steem is improving your life, this is exactly the same as my current condition, but I have not reached the highest point in Steem, but I believe slowly I will definitely be able to be like everyone else
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slow and steady for sure. just keep showing up and adding value. this journey is awesome.
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Love the heartfelt honesty and wish you all the best with your fitness challenge @jongolson, an admirable thing to be doing!
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thanks for the well wishes. appreciated very much.
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@jongolson good luck on your 7 in 77, You have a lot to be healthy for. My husband was told he was border line diabetic he was over weight 280 pounds, he watched his calories and lost over 100 pounds, he ate what he wanted but when he got to his calorie limit, that was it. And he is no longer almost diabetic and is now at 130 pounds.
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that is such an awesome story. thank you for sharing. sounds very similar to me.
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Oh man!!
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt post.
I love your determination.
You inspired us and continues to inspire again. Will follow your another account.
We will have one another's back. At the end of 77-day, we will look back and be amaze at how far (or short coz better than zero) we have reached.
Ps: I can't even do push ups on the floor hence I started from counter push-ups. So you are way better.
Pss: you have beautiful wife and child and baby on the way. Lovely family. 😊
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thank u so much! yeah i’m a little embarrassed to do the before pic. or at least share it now lol we will see how i look after 77 days lol
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Wow even I started getting choked up. We have been friends for a long time & I am behind you all the way. I'm so proud of your newly founded conviction.
You have so many reasons why to do this but ultimately the first one is for yourself! And you chose to say yes to a better life.
We all support you & cannot wait to cheer you on as you meet the milestones you will achieve.
Blessings always, my friend. :) You got this! 🙌💕
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appreciate that jenn. and thank you very much for your kind words and support.
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Never forget those 4 reasons to get healthy. They need you hale and hearty for years to come.
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absolutely. so so true. it’s my reasons why.
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You’ve got this!!
You do have so much to not just live for but to be healthy for. I say this because I am also working on more exercise. I have always said this but never got to it until the Doc gave me an ultimatum. Exercise or meds.
I have been relatively healthy all my life and took it for granted. I am not afraid of death but of “semi”. I don’t want to be a burden to the kids. So I am also making the effort. And @actift has become my best friend 😊
I am rooting for you. A few days into this, the excuses will come but you need to keep going and you can. Because of your 4 reasons plus one more ... you 💗
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thank you so much. yeah i’ve dodges bullets all my life. never had any health issues. so i don’t wanna take this for granted.
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Damn - that's AMAZING. Seriously. Don't apologize for not being in shape, celebrate that you have started your journey towards getting into shape. You rock. Oh I know how hard it is. I need to work on myself as well after struggling with physical limitations for 3 years now, and find the sweet spot between working hard and being kind. But this inspires me. You went with an impulsive decision triggered by a fellow human being and it's probably the best decision you will be making this year <3 I'm proud and happy! Hugs and good luck <3 (Be kind to yourself. Seriously.)
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thanks so much :) hey at the end of this...i can say finally ‘if i can do it anyone can’ lol
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Being an inspiration to yourself and changing your world and next thing you know you can change the rest of world easily. Absolutely amazing job and definitely worth my vote you keep getting better and achieving goals
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appreciate that very much. and thanks for the vote of confidence. it’s going to help me a lot on this journey.
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Hell yeah! I'll never talk shit about someone trying to get their health better. Only encourage. I'm damn lucky to be doing much of anything. And know how precious life is.
It's always another day that's beautiful. Gotta enjoy those moments.
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so true. time to get to work lol gotta live by the saying ‘no more excuses’
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Well while you're at it kick some ass for me to
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@jongolson! This sounds absolutely amazing. I have followed your new account and resteemed this post. You have my support. It's not easy what you're doing. I believe with your will at stake, you WILL achieve your utmost goals. If you make it through the 77 days of health, I will send you 7 STEEM. Your "steem family" pays for you to be healthy because we care.
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appreciate that very much. yeah i can’t be lazy anymore. at the end of the 77 days i think i’ll be a brand new man :)
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Looking forward to it!
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It's a great exercise. You did everyday then you get advantages.
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absolutely. and i’m just getting started :)
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Actifit will keep you motivated to move, so you can enjoy you kids!
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for sure. think i’ll be delegating to them as well. it’s such an awesome project.
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may this blockchain change our life as well like yours!
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thank you sir.
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Don't hold your breath when exercising dude. HODL only applicable to cryptos 🤣
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noted lol
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I'm 100% with you on this Jon. You can do it!
While I don't share much proof of that (but I do say a few words about it daily on my actifit account), I move my body daily and that's very, very healthy (together with watching a bit closer what you eat - it doesn't have to be anything strict, or at least it isn't for me).
Movement is something I enjoy, and especially in open air. Actifit just made it be more consistent for me (on a daily basis), although I had some of these routines before.
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yeah man. it’s going to help me so much. looking forward to the journey
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Love it, man. Health and fitness is so important. You’ll feel SO much better as a result of doing this. Proud of you bro and I support you in your journey towards better health for yourself and for your family.
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appreciate it man. call me out if you see me slackin lol
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Hi. @jongolson. Thank God, we can always find a lifesaver that will help us move forward and not rush into the precipice.
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grateful i’m making these changes now. being proactive instead of reactive
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That's awesome Jon. I wish you a big effort. I have to think about doing it for myself.
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thanks man. ya it’s such a cool initiative that can benefit so many people.
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Better late than ever. 👍 Quite appreciable that you have the zeal and will to take care of health. Trust me few years ago I had same condition as yours. Even I was unable to tie my shoes laces ...but realising the importance of good healthy and need of staying fit help me to recover a bit. Physical workout is best way to back to the rhythm and to your self.
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thank you kindly! for sure. i was never this ‘lazy’ and i just feel like it’s time to change. slowly but surely. everyday progressing.
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There are two things in life that we can not waste - time and our health.
If we want to be around for those that are important to us, we have to dedicate the time to remain healthy to enjoy our time with them.
I have known you a long time, and also know that once you decide to do something, it can become a reality. This will be as well!
Rock those pushups, my friend! :)
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lol thanks man. yeah i’ll be stubborn about it. show up everyday. and hopefully. get you guys to hold me accountable lol
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Awesome man, go for it!
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thanks man. no more excuses. been taking it way too easy for years.
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Seems like you are finally motivated (?)
Steem will definitely change your life mate...our lives...
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absolutely. i’m excited. but also putting it out there so i’m held accountable lol
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Go Jon! just saw you on twitter and commented their too heheheh. It really is a good initiative. I too am getting my actifit and 7 push ups on and I am loving it, it gives you the motivation and dedication knowing you are not doing it alone. It really is a great community initiative. ( I too have been looking to get fit all my life but never quite took a hold of it. Now is the time, lets do it. Big up yuhself:)
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Thank you so much for participating in the Partiko Delegation Plan Round 1! We really appreciate your support! As part of the delegation benefits, we just gave you a 3.00% upvote! Together, let’s change the world!
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You can do it Jon! :)))
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