big DREAMS: Episode 1 (Steve Nicander)

Earlier in May, I wrote about Steve Nicander, a man that was very BIG!  Steve weighed  638 lbs., and if he had continued living the lifestyle that he had, it wouldn't have taken long for the myriad of health issues to lead to Steve's death.


Well, Steve has battled, and using the word "battle" does not do justice to what Steve has done, to change his life and he's become an inspiration to a number of people, myself included, towards living a healthier lifestyle.


Take a look at the first of many episodes featuring Steve as he works to get down to 250 lbs. so that he can have cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin that exists due to his massive weight loss.







Steve, who moved from North Carolina, currently resides in Auburn, and has been working out at Anytime Fitness on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester.  I've been told that he's a "monster" when it comes to the stationary bike. 


With a regime that includes cardiovascular training, weights and eating nutritional meals, Steve is on his way to weighing 238 lbs.  


GO STEVE GO!

One Day Without Shoes: 04/08/2010

Being completely honest, I do think about what I put on my feet on a daily basis because I suffer from OSD, and thus started the first Internet sneaker talk show dedicated towards "lovers of sole". Even if you're accustomed to purchasing your sneakers at Marshalls or Building #19, which there's nothing wrong with doing, most "sneakerheads" are very particular about their choice of footwear and spend upwards of $500 for an "exclusive" pair of sneakers or player exclusive sneakers (Sneakers produced by sneaker manufacturers for NBA players.)

When I heard about the "One Day Without Shoes" program, which is taking place on Thursday, April 8, 2010, I decided to share it with the many 'heads (read: sneakerheads a.k.a. sneaker lovers) that I personally know and the greater Worcester community.



While we know we need the basic necessities, we often forget about the feet and don't pay them that much mind, that is until we're faced with a foot issue or maybe we aren't allowed to enter an establishment barefooted.

So, on April 8, 2010, I encourage you to go barefoot for the day and if not, try it for even an hour.

As we say on the OSD talk Show, "Walk GOOD!"