Astrocloud

I woke up today and realized that I am fat. I am not talking about gaining 50+ lbs overnight. I am talking about a slow process which ends up with the realization that I am out of shape and overweight.

This is not the first time that I've realized this. Several years ago -I managed to become a gym rat and lose some body fat. This time, I have some extra health problems to boot which are contributing to my weight gain. Namely a case of Planar Fasciitis which makes running painful.

I think that my problem with my weight started when I was 28. I have always been an eater but around 28 -my metabolism slowed and the food caught up to me. I gained a little belly -and quite honestly I didn't mind.

You see up to that point I have always been skinny. In fact when I was 20, I had problem GAINING weight. My belly meant that this issue of gaining weight was forever gone. So for whatever reason -at 28 I didn't do much about my weight gain.

Then a few years ago -when I was laid off from work and depressed -I decided to start working out. I got into pretty good shape but more on the burly side of things... (I think the skinny me is gone forever).

Anyways, I've had a pretty crappy life for the past few years. I haven't had the time or money to take care of myself. Last night I went dancing with my hot wife and I glanced in the mirror.

Man, I am fat.