This is an article that was long time coming, and one I feel very strongly about. As you know, I HATE excuses. If you take pride in taking care of yourself then NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING should stop  you. If you come up with a reason, guess what... it's an excuse!I've been around the block my friend, and I've seen more than my fare share of people who have defied the odds and gotten right d... more.