The Biggest Loser, Bubba Style

Hey guys!

I want to tell you about something really cool that is taking place right now! On Monday, January 5th, 2015 myself and another co-worker (who has also lost almost a hundred pounds) launched a department wide “Biggest Loser.” A total of 37 people turned out to commit to changing their lives by eating healthier and exercising. As of Monday, January 26th, 2015 those same people have shed a total of 140 pounds!!! I am so very proud of my co-worker’s first-steps!

A few months ago, I accepted a new position within my department and my new team threw myself and another new team member a “welcome to the team” party. Yes, there was fruit on that table, but there was also; cheesy-carb loaded breakfast casserole, deep-fried doughnuts, and starchy bagels. I thought to myself, “oh my heavens, I am either going to die in this office or everyone is going on a diet!”

The next week, the Biggest Loser Pilot was launched and even through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons my team lost an approximate total of 50 lbs. I am so PROUD of those guys!

I could not be happier and blessed to work with such a phenomenal group of people. We are building an environment of health awareness in my workplace, where people are concerned about developing a lifestyle of healthy living and holistic wellness.

You can do the same in your own life! I would encourage you to join the “share the dream with me” initiative at sharethedreamwith.me. I love sharing weight-loss tips and ideas, but it would be far more beneficial for you to commit to your own weight-loss goals and then share that dream with me and others. And remember, be sure to check out my facebook, twitter, instagram, and youtube for more updates on my weight-loss journey.

I am absolutely convinced that 2015 will be the year we see a record number of people set-free from the bondage of unhealthy living. I cannot wait to see it unfold!

Joshua "Bubba" Wade

No Fluff. All Buff.

Fitness. Wellness. Lifestyle.

My Dream for 2015!!

It’s Time to Start a Movement: #sharethedreamwithme

Guys, I am so excited about the “share the dream with me” initiative at sharethedreamwith.me  Throughout this journey so many friends and family have asked me for tips and advice about kick-starting their own weight-loss journey. As much as I love sharing the little tips and ideas, it is equally as important for you to commit to your dream by sharing it with me and others. You will not believe how much the support of my friends, family, and community contributed to my dream. So whether it’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, make sure to #sharethedreamwithme along with your dream. 

So as we begin 2015, let’s celebrate the beginning to our new beginning, and accomplish ourwildest dreams together!   

Joshua "Bubba" Wade

No Fluff. All Buff.

Fitness. Wellness. Lifestyle

Season of Thanks

Fall is one of my favorite times of year; the smells, the colors, and most importantly the focus on being thankful for what we have. Often these smells and colors can lead people like me down a bad path of compromise during the holiday season. I encourage everyone to make healthy food and drink choices this week and holiday season we are entering. Thanksgiving is possibly the easiest holiday to navigate, because traditionally the foods we eat are full of antioxidants, root vegetables, and turkey. Just try to avoid the sugary, salty, and over processed foods and you’ll be great! YOU MUST HAVE A PLAN! (reference previous blog about planning for holiday eating)  Stay strong everyone!!!

As I reflect back over 2014 it has been a bittersweet year and I am thankful for it all! This year I have lost three good friends and my paternal grandfather to death with my maternal grandmother being hospitalized for almost the entire year as well. I have literally had to say goodbye to people that I thought were going to be lifelong friends or I have watched them simply walk away from our friendship. Also this year, I hit my 200 lbs weight-loss goal (currently down 240 lbs), rode my first rollercoaster, participated in a challenge to boost awareness for the ravenous Lou Gehrig’s Disease, made many new friends that love and support me, started a new job, and had many more blessings.

I am truly a man that has more blessings than I can count and completely humbled by the thought that these precious gifts have been entrusted to me and my care. However, I know that my smile and my happiness can easily be erased if I had not first wept and known the intense amounts of struggle and sadness intimately that are required to appreciate when you have something good.

I am thankful for my faith, family, and friends that help inspire me, encourage me, and love me regardless… and I am thankful for you too, I appreciate you coming along on this journey with me and sticking with me through the ups-and-downs.

Joshua "Bubba" Wade

No Fluff. All Buff.

Fitness. Wellness. Lifestyle.

I can’t believe I actually did it! This is a dream come true!

For the last few weeks I have been struggling to hit one of the most important milestones of my whole weight loss journey. Losing and gaining mere ounces dangling just at the cusp of something so desired has come close to driving me insane!

Last week, as I slithered towards the scale my heart hung lower than usual at the prospect of yet another few ounces gained or lost. But as I looked at the scale, I was completely shocked at what I saw. I thought to myself, this must be a dream!

I had lost 2 lbs. But much more significant than those two pounds, was the fact that this very moment, for the first time in as long as I can remember, I looked down and saw that the scale showed I was below 300 lbs! This was a surreal experience and a dream come true!

At that moment, all of the emotions of the last few weeks and the past decade came crashing over me like a tsunami. It was incredible to see two pounds shed. I am finally below what I weighed my senior year of high school. For the first time, the number staring back at me started with a 2 instead of a 3, 4, or even a 5! As difficult as the journey has been at times, this reward makes it so worth it!

As of the writing of this post I have lost a total of 240 lbs. in 67 weeks! Please continue to follow my journey by liking me on facebook, following me on twitter, and much more! Friends, I am not finished yet. This is only the beginning, lets do this!

Joshua "Bubba" Wade

No Fluff. All Buff.

Fitness. Wellness. Lifestyle.

In the Kitchen with Bubba

Taste of Fall Ep. 1 - Pumpkin Spice Latte

Checkout the latest project of Bubba's Odyssey! There's a new vlog series on my YouTube channel called, In the Kitchen with Bubba. 

Take a look and stayed tuned, because there's more to come!

Joshua "Bubba" Wade

No Fluff. All Buff.

Fitness. Wellness. Lifestyle.