I have lost 172 pounds so far, and an introduction :)

Hello I am a 30 something Father who just a year ago weighed 534 pounds and was worried about the longevity of my life, in just a years time I have lost 172 pounds and have significantly improved my health, I currently weigh 362 pounds and I did/am doing it with calorie counting and exercise.

Sometimes ya gotta take a look in the mirror and give an honest assessment to see that theres a problem. I did that a while ago and decided that it was time to take control of a situation that could only have gotten worse, so I did. fear stared me in the face and told me that that it is high noon and time to make a decision.

12 months has brought me 172 pounds less and I have relearned how to fuel my body. Jan 1st 2008 a 534 pound man decided that enough was enough and a year later He was 172 pounds lighter, I still have a lot of work to do and I think 2009 will be the year that I hit my goal of weighing 275 pounds.  Thanks for reading.

As Ever

Me

Wow! That's impressive!!! Congratulations, and keep up the great work!!

And I whine about 25lbs....wow, great work!  Keep it up, I look forward to hearing you reached your 2009 goal!

Botzz,

Congratulations on your positive life changes.  It's always nice to stumble upon yet another person who has managed to make changes through a healthy lifestyle and not through surgery or magic pills.  You are now a member of a very special club and I, for one (having started at 400 lbs -- now at 185), welcome you!

What an inspiration and great role model you are.

I have no doubt that both of us will achieve our goals for 2009!

That is incredible!! It gives me the push I need to go on. I will go have a look at your blog! Congrads to you and kaufmkk

Thanks for the responses so far guys :) and Kaufmkk congrats on your loss!!

As Ever

Me

Well done! Kudos to your hard work and determination. You should feel proud of yourself and your children will thank you (of course after they go thru the teen years when they say "I hate you"!)

Congrats!!! You have done amazing things to change your life.  It really does all boil down to enough is enough doesn't it!  You will find that there are a lot of friends here.  Most of us are all in search of the same thing.  Health.  Life,  Peace , Self exceptance, and being here long enough to welcome our grandkids!  I hope when you are ready, you will build yourself a profile and add some Pics.   I think you could be an great inspiration!  Just a thought

Wow! Congratulations to both of you! That's really impressive, and gives us all motivation.

congrats very impressive, keep up the great work

   Wow that is Awesome and amazingly inspiring to me. I am soon to to join you and kaufmkk in the 150 lbs lost catgory.

    On June 1st I weighed in at an eye opening 453 and knew it was change my life or never see fourty. My birthday is in two weeks and I am positive I am going to be under 300 for the first time in five years as I only need to loose five more pounds.

   I know the three of us can all hit our goals in 09'. You story inspires and motivates me to keep up the fight.

   Good Luck and God Bless.

Total wow !!!! I just got through crying because my self control has deserted me! I'm sooo weak !!! You are an encouragement to me, thanks for sharing!

Whats your plan? Count calories? What kind of exercise? Do you work too? Very curious and I need all the information I can get.

You are doing awesome, nothing like a little reality to jar your inner being, eh? Congratulations, keep up the awesome determination!!!!!!!!!!!!!

angie, Thanks :) and yes I count calories but basically I eat less and move more, check out my profile I have a link there for my blog (I had it in this thread but was made aware that posting a link to it was against da rulz so I removed it and placed it in my profile) Thank you all for your comments so far :)

As Ever

Me

Thank you for letting us see you being vulnerable--especially because we don't often see that from men (not a jab, just an observation) AND for sharing your success. It is going to be worth more than you can imagine to a lot of people, so in addition to helping yourself, you are now helping others. I hope you are very proud and that you continue to enjoy health, happiness, and success in ALL that you do!

What lucky kids!