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As I sat in a crowded DC bar sipping my Bud Light at 10:00 AM, there were literally 5 point-blank opportunities throughout regulation where we could have scored. In fact, we did score once but it was disallowed claiming off-sides which was complete BS. As the clock ticked, you could feel the tension mount. Why? Because the US had to win to advance into the next round. A tie simply wouldn't do it. What happened next was truly unbelievable and will go down in the history books. Because Landon scored in the 91st minute, not only did we advance to the round of 16, but we won the entire Group which hasn't happened since 1930. That's right, we went from the brink of disaster to winning the whole f***ing Group!! So how does this tie back to weight loss? Let's look at it. First and foremost, they never gave up and that becomes contagious. If you are struggling or have struggled, stop telling yourself BS stories as to why you can't, and learn from the US team who refused to quit. If you fail to exercise or eat the way you want, so what, get up and try again. Keep taking shots like the US soccer team did and you will score. Second, they played as a team. Sure most people think of weight loss as an individual achievement but it also affects the people around you. Landon Donovan will get the glory of the goal but the team gets to share an equal piece of the victory. If you achieve weight loss, your kids benefit, your wife benefits and your immediate circle of influence benefits. Study after study shows that those people who leverage a community to lose weight, can double their results versus those that go it alone. Lastly, leadership. As we watched the post game celebrations and interviews, it was almost as if the audience was every 10-year-old child who dared to dream. Every sports cliche ever used was voiced that day as is if was the first time is was ever expressed. When you lose your weight, lead by example and take credit for your hard work which will enable those around you to be inspired. Becoming a healthy role model for your kids and family is the best form of leadership I can imagine. Is this a team of destiny? Only time will tell but regardless of what happens on Saturday against Ghana, nothing can be taken from their special victory in extra time that catapulted them from elimination to overall winner. P.S. If tennis is more your thing, John Isner of the US defeated Nicolas Mahut of France in just over 11 hours winning the 5th and final set 70 - 68. No this is not a typo and of course many of the same sports analogies apply to this battle of titans. Never give up on your own health. Join my new fan page Hey Dad, Lose the Gut fan page on Facebook and spread the word to other dads. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites         
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Oh, I can relate...
written by Toby Leach, June 25, 2010
Brad, the other day I sat in my chair at home wondering how in the heck I could go 9 days without losing a single pound. Hit the gym probably 7 of those 10 days and was eating very well. This morning I got on the scale and I finally broke through the elusive 192 lb. barrier and shed yet another pound. It just goes to show that if you keep pounding at it, you can make anything happen. Team USA did just that against Algeria and it FINALLY paid off.
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How can I not write about and acknowledge the incredible USA World Cup victory on Wednesday over Algeria? It was truly remarkable and the best US soccer victory to date. For those of you who don't follow the World Cup, the victory is what movies are made of. A soccer game consists of two 45-minute halves and our star player, Landon Donovan, scored in the 91st minute. That's right, after regulation they add what's called injury time which is usually one to four minutes extra. Love it or hate it, soccer is the world's #1 sport. Although the entertainment aspects of the sport are often called into question by US fans, this fact is indisputable. In full disclosure, I'm a soccer fan so this time every four years is exciting. 
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