How Diet & Exercise Changed My Life
Hello, My name is Damian Cline.Im 26 years old turning 27 in October. I currently work at Super SAVER as the ASSISTANT Meat Manager. I've been with this company since 08, and it's a learning experience I wouldn't forget. My story begins now. I've always been bigger my whole life and been teased time and time again. I grew up in the not so best enviroment. In and out of foster care because my mother was dealing with her struggles. I call Lincoln Ne my home now because it's the majority i can remember. From my teen years i struggled with drinking. I was an alcoholic. My addiction got me into serious trouble growing up. Getting kicked out of School, becoming a ward of the state also gaining lots of weight. That's why i'm writing this. I recieved my second DUI July of 2015. I was sentenced to 2 years probation in Novemeber of 2015. At this time i started to start my recorery. I was weighing 360 lbs when i was sentenced. Everyone who knows me I've always been a bigger guy. Since i was little. I've tried to diet before and it was just so hard for me. My addiction always brought me back to fail. I ruined relationships and my life wasn't worth anything in my opinion.I lost all hope at that time in my life. This DUI was kinda a curse and blessing. After my recovery on Janruary 14th 2016 i decided i wanted to make a change. I didn't like looking at myself and who i become. When i was on house arrest the second day they told me my mother died in her sleep. It was the hardest thing i had to hear and because of my punishment i couldn't do what i wanted. Not being able to see my mom or talk to her one last time is a feeling i donr want for no one. I could of failed and relapased but i didn't. It gave me a drive to want to make my mother proud, she always knew me as her biggest baby you should say. She always supported my looks but i wanted to do something. January 14th i joined Anytime Fitness here in Lincoln, NE. I weighed 360 lbs on the first day. i PUSHED myself every single day to become healthier and find the happiness i deserve. I work full time 45 hours a week but it didn't stop me from going to workout every day. I challenge myself in ways people wouldn't think, i diet hardcore and do all these things to make myself feel good for once. July 2016 i now weigh 215 lbs. I lost so much weight so quick that now some of my skin isn't as tight as i'd like it to be. That's why i'm making this. I met with a surgeon to have a tummy tuck surgery to again hit another goal of mine to have a decent stomach. I know it might sound crazy but this would mean the world to me for people to read my story and help with my progress. I know i got myself into every sticky situation but all i'm asking is a little support to help me fund this procedure. I know it'll be tough and kinda embarrassing to do this but i think it's necessary. Even if you can't donate just know that you know what I'm going through and all i can say is don't ever give up on your dreams and you can accomplish everything you set your mind to. SUCCESS isn't given to you, you must earn it. Just like I'm trying to earn the heart of all you people to make a difference not just in my life but to everyone's life. Especially now in the Country we need to stand together and I'm standing with my head held high and looking foward for my future to bring me everything I want and more! THANK YOU ALL
