Hey team! Had a good first day! Ate really well, played Pickleball 2 times. Have 12600 steps and spent time with a couple of my sons 5 and 9 year old while playing!! Let’s hear some WINS of today!!! Any good pickleball stories!? Personal Wins!??

I’m not doing this just to lose weight… I’m doing it because my kids are watching me. I’ve got five of them, and they deserve a dad who has energy, discipline, and shows up fully not just physically, but mentally and spiritually too. I don’t want to be the dad who’s always tired, always “starting tomorrow,” or sitting on the sidelines. This is bigger than a competition for me. It’s about becoming the example they grow up remembering the one who didn’t quit, who took care of himself, and who showed them what consistency really looks like. I’m doing this for them… but also because I know I’m capable of more than I’ve been giving.

Your Day 1 codeword: LEFTY60 Here's how to submit your starting check-in: 1. Write the codeword on a piece of paper 2. Take a full-body photo holding the sign 3. Take a second photo with the sign next to your scale, weight visible on the display 4. Submit both photos at nicothelefty.com/checkin/start Codeword + both photos = your official entry. Photo tips so you nail it the first time: → Natural lighting (face a window) → Stand straight-on, arms relaxed → No filters or editing Your photos are only used for verification and will never be shared without your permission. See you on the leaderboard. Drop a 🔥 when you've submitted. — Nico Shoutout to our title sponsor SQAIRZ for making this challenge possible. Their XRZ™ pickleball shoe was co-designed with Zane Navratil — square toe box for natural balance, grips on any court surface, and backed by a 6-month sole warranty (my favorite iykyk). Check them out at sqairz.com and use code NICOTHELEFTY for a discount.

I entered a Playtime match on the app at a local park April 1st to kick off our challenge. I was a little intimidated to host my own meetup but I went for it and hopefully someone joins me at the park. If not, at least I tried! I’m only a couple months in so I still don’t have a regular group to play with but I’m not giving up. :-) Side note that it has been much harder to break into this sport than I anticipated when I heard how popular it is. So many people already have their pickle pals and aren’t very welcoming to others 🤷🏻‍♀️

I am pumped to get started tomorrow!