Responsibility 199, what is it?

Responsibility 199 is a belief; I believe that to be healthy and to increase my longevity I need to weigh 199 pounds or less...
Responsibility 199 is a need; I need to reduce my weight, reduce my percentage of body fat, and the elevated threat of disease my present condition presents...
Responsibility 199 is a mission; I recognize that achieving 199 will be a challenge, perhaps the hardest I have ever undertaken...
Responsibility 199 is a commitment; I acknowledge that I must commit to action, commit to change, commit to myself and those I love to achieve this mission, to increase my longevity...
Responsibility 199 is ME.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Day 287 - I Imagine It Is Real

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Just wanted to share something I saw yesterday, a t-shirt with this on it:

Believe that anything you can imagine, you can make real.

Not certain of the origin of the quote but I think it was a recent slogan for Sony. Regardless, I like it... And I am imagining the following....

I imagine myself being able to walk on the beach (or wherever) shirtless and feel good about myself, void of the self-consciousness that plagues me today.

I imagine breeding a fat-free pig with all the flavor of a fat-fat pig.

I imagine all of those physical activities I was able to do in my 20's I will again be able to do in my 40's and beyond (not at the same times/pace/levels, but be able to do them start to finish).

I imagine the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series (Ok, there is nothing I can do to make this happen; a boy can dream).

I imagine earning my Masters Degree.

I imagine documenting all the inflections of the word 'dude'; I hear there are more than 30

I imagine celebrating my 50th wedding anniversary in 2049.

I imagine never again doubting my ability to be healthy, or anything else I believe I can be.



What do you imagine?

Responsibility 199 - Gotta Do It!!
By Patrick at 6:11 AM
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20 comments:

  1. Karen Butler OgleJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I imagine some day being able to afford surgery to remove my loose skin. That is my current dream. I love "Believe". I actually have a silver band ring that says believe on it and I never take it off. It symbolizes a lot of different things to me.

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  2. Misunderstood and Admired ???January 28, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I imagine/dream/pursue that one day I am my own boss and have all the time in the world I want to spend with my family and to travel. That is what I imagine every day!

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  3. James, a priorfatguyJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I like it. Reminds me of my grandpas favorite "Whether you think you can, or think you can't . . . you're right."

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  4. MicheleJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I imagine wearing wonderful downsized dresses and outfits to my son;s wedding and other wedding related events.

    I imagine walking down and up again in the Grand Canyon.

    I imagine not getting diabetes.

    I imagine a bike road trip.

    I imagine fitness.

    have a great weekend!

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  5. KarenJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I imagine life with an empty nest as adventure filled, rather than sad:)

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  6. Auntie MandyJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Go Cubbies!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I imagine myself crossing the finish line of a half-marathon with a smile on my face and my family cheering me on.

    I imagine sitting with clients and helping them with their nutritional needs.

    You always get me thinking, thank you.

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  8. Dr. JJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    The Cub season will be like heaven in Two thousand eleven!

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  9. bbubblybJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I image being recovered and back to my old energetic self. I need to believe that isn't to far off. Loved your list Patrick I look forward to still being around to see you accomblish everything.

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  10. PatsyJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    A imagine a happy, healthy life with my family. :o)

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  11. JoJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I imagine running a 5K.

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  12. WWSuziJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I imagine being able to run, and being able to open my closet door and picking anything i want because it all fits!

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  13. Polar's MomJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    DUDE-there is a double-muscled clone of animals-I think I have seen a steer and sheep. Look it up-they are crazy buff and lowfat!
    I imagine winning the lottery. Sorry I guess I should pick something I can control. I imagine me BUYING the winning lottery ticket.
    And I imagine me 100% satisfied-probably have a better chance at the lottery though... ;-)

    Polar's Mom
    www.polarspage.blogspot.com

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  14. Princess Dieter aka MirJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    If you create that fat-free/tastes like full fat pig, I know about 16 million Cubans who will thank you. :D We are always roasting one of those babies to celebrate. the full fat ones.... (Like Christmas Eve).

    My 50th anniversary will be in 2033...I might be alive! :)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I imagine walking into a normal-sized clothing store next year after I lose 100 pounds. And I imagine being able to run and play with my children, without losing my breath. :)

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  16. AmyJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    That quote does come from Sony...i have a t-shirt that my DH brought home from work that says that(he happens to work at sony,lol)!!!

    I imagine all my extra skin that is hanging GONE!

    I imagine a call for an interview soon and i get the job! (woot,woot)

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I imagine a world where people get along (sorry, had to do that). I imagine having a great wardrobe that I can wear from year to year. I imagine a world without texting :)

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  18. Dr. Fat To FitJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I imagine my first 10K. I imagine getting my black belt. I imagine playing catch with my grandkids. I imagine OU winning a title, again. I imagine traveling the world and not looking like a fat American in my retirement. I imagine doing LOTS more things......things I can't imagine yet!

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  19. Anne HJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    I tried this once - it worked, then it stopped working.Maybe I should try again?
    (poke, btw)

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  20. Jody - Fit at 53January 29, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Love this Patrick.. you are making your imagines reality!

    I imagine being a fitness model & inspiring young people that you can age & not look like sh*t! :-)

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