We're fat, sick, and out of shape...but we're finally doing something about it!
One thing that Kristi has heard me talk a lot about is having a hobby or some activity that gives me a sense of worth. This is something that is important to me, and it may be to others who are disabled. Problem is that a lot of times I feel like an invalid who can't do anything by himself. The sad part is that I then act as if that is true. I am partially abled. I am NOT an invalid. I just need to find the hobby that would give … [Read more...]
Matt and I have been talking about starting a garden for quite some time now. But the problem with owning a condo is that we don't actually own any land. We don't have a back yard or even a small outdoor area that we can call our own. For a while, we contemplated the idea of building raised bed gardens at my parents' house. They have a very large back yard with plenty of room for a garden or two. But that would mean driving over there … [Read more...]
After nine years of marriage, we found ourselves fat and out of shape. Matt's struggle also included dealing with multiple sclerosis. We were at the end of our ropes...at a crossroads. We could either give up and eat our way into an early grave, or we could fight...fight for ourselves, fight for each other, fight for our health, and fight for our lives. We chose to fight. Through this blog, we'll share our journey.Want to contact us? Email us at: deflatethemate@hotmail.comWe'd love for you to be a part of our Deflate The Mate Facebook Page! Click here to visit.
