Any of my fellow @mapleleafs fans need some motivation?
Age 18-39
- PTSD from being stabbed 13 times
- Felt worthless
- Heading on a path to almost 400lbs
- Alcoholic
- Faked being Ok
Me at 46
- PTSD defeated & healthy mind
- Lost 173lbs
- Sober
- Father & husband
#LeafsForever
1994
Surgery to repair muscle in my leg from stabbing
Doctor "You'll always have problems walking"
Learned how to walk again
1994-2018
Couldn't walk over 1km without leg cramps
Put on 190lbs
2020 :
Started boxing
2018-2021:
Dropped 170bs
Also...
@DudespostingWs
It's @mapleleafs game day! I made a bet with our seven year old that this video can get 500 views.
Can I get some love for my dad dance moves?
#LeafsForever
For 23 years I fought a silent battle against PTSD. I hid it from my friends and family, I drank five nights a week to escape my thoughts. I caved and asked for help when I found out I was going to be a dad.
Today I'm sober and healthier than I've ever been.
Never Give Up!
This is my friend Martin he was born with Spina bifida and has been wheelchair bound for ten years. He is getting crutches soon and just started training with @DDPYoga to build up strength in his arms.
If you're looking for motivation today this is it.
https://t.co/odG367egzD
Dropping 170lbs at the age of 46 is a pretty amazing feat but when your seven year old comes up to you and says
"Dad you should have my title belt because to me you're a champion"
The greatest feeling in the world.
There's so much negativity and fighting on Twitter today. If you want to share something positive my story has inspired a few folks online and here and there. Feel free to RT if you like! :) Stay Positive!
For four years we've given a copy of this painting our daughter did when she was three to a Veteran. As there's no ceremonies here today we'll give out a few tomorrow at the museum and local @RoyalCdnLegion to carry on our tradition.
#LestWeForget#CanadaRemembers
On November 8th 2018 at the age of 43 I set out on a mission to lose 100lbs and donate $1 a lb lost to military charities.
Mission One :
Complete Nov 8 2019 = $100 donation to @vetscanada
2019-2021 73lbs lost = $73 donation to @canpraxis
You probably won't see anything else like this today!
Me singing Angel by @DiRealShaggy@RayvonOwen at almost 400lbs 14 years ago Vs. 220lbs today.
https://t.co/LIn4EBaAtm
Here's my tale of the tape:
Age 19 - Stabbed 13 times & almost died
Age 46
392lbs to 219 lbs
Size 44 pants to 32
12 pills for medical reasons to 1
Alcohol Abuse to Sober
PTSD & Depression to Healthy Mind
Out of control bachelor - Father & Husband
"This process started in 2016. 374 lbs at my heaviest down to 234 lbs. unfortunately due to COVID I have lost my focus and am starting my process again." - Tadd (Calgary, AB)
VIdeo : https://t.co/I90E4Da0qt
You got this man!