And now… Monte Meyer!
We’re thrilled to introduce our next new blogger to A Better Bag of Groceries. Monte Meyer stands as an inspiration for anyone trying to get healthy. He is a testament to the idea that if you have the will, you can make it happen. Please join me in welcoming Monte!
Hi, my name is Monte Meyer, from Mankato Minnesota. I am so excited to be a part of “A Better Bag of Groceries.” Some of you who are long-time readers of this blog might remember when Melissa interviewed me a couple years ago. Why? Well, I’ve been on a long, long journey to save my life, covering over 3 yrs and around 240 lbs.
This is what I used to weigh, back in 2009 – tipping the scales at close to 600 lbs:
When this picture was taken, I had what I call, “A come to Jesus” moment, which forced me to make a decision on my life and health. I was fat, miserable and in pain in so many ways. Do I want to live this way for the rest of my life? Through miraculous intervention, the help of a register Dietician, a great doctor and a butt-kicking personal trainer I nicknamed “Helga” – I was able to lose an enormous amount of weight, but even better, change my life forever. And I did it through diet and exercise. No surgery.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m far from a finished product. Life has it’s ups and downs. I struggle with the emotional side of eating. My journey is not complete. I’m going to share some of my struggles, and work with you to find solutions. Along the way, I also want to share some insights into healthy eating, working out (I love Cross-Fit), and how NuVal has impacted my healthy eating transformation.
If you would like to preview a little bit more about my journey, here is a news piece a Twin Cities station did about my weight loss a couple years ago.
In addition, if you would like to get a flavor of some of my public speaking, here is a recent presentation at the Mankato Men’s Health Forum, where I got the privilege to speak on the same venue as “The Biggest Loser” O’Neal Hampton.
I look forward to to getting to know you better and share with you my insights on this life long journey to health. As we go along, if there is anything you would like me to address, please feel free to share it on the comment section! This is going to be FUN!!
Monte Meyer
Posted by: Rob 8 comments
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on Feb 8th, 2013 at 9:23 am
Love that you achieved it all with diet and exercise! What a great way to change your life
on Feb 8th, 2013 at 9:30 am
Monte, thank you for the continued inspiration. Can’t wait to hear and learn more!
on Feb 8th, 2013 at 10:07 am
Hi Monte! Good to see you back on ABBG. I just love your story, you are such an inspiration. Plus you are give that inspiration to other people which is such a great gift. Keep on working hard!!
on Feb 8th, 2013 at 12:34 pm
Monte – I am thrilled that you will be here writing at A Better Bag of Groceries. You are such an inspiration. I use phrases from my conversations with you all the time in my own self-motivation. “I am a work in progress” is one of my favorites! Thank you for providing your words of wisdom to readers here on a regular basis.
Melissa
on Feb 9th, 2013 at 9:45 pm
Monte, it is so neat to see a fellow Minnesotan here on the blog. I remember your previous blog from a few years ago. You were and continue to be an inspiration to so many of us REAL people. Thanks for sharing your journey.
on Feb 10th, 2013 at 10:37 am
Monte, congratulations on how far you have come! I look forward to reading more from you.
on Feb 11th, 2013 at 9:05 am
Monte- You are a man of much wisdom and have done, and continue to do, so many great things. Keep up the hard work!
on Feb 12th, 2013 at 7:31 am
Monte – you have an incredible story. Thanks for sharing! You are an inspiration!