weight loss goals: I Turned 40 Today, and I've Lost 40 Pounds so Far! (Before and After Pictures Included)
- 08/17/10 03:18 PM
After posting a couple of times about my weight loss and fitness goals here, I am very pleased to report that I met and exceeded my original weight loss goal yesterday. Since today is my 40th birthday, this was a terrific gift. I started out at 248 pounds (my heaviest ever) and today, I weighed in at exactly 208 pounds. Needless to say, I was truly excited. I've worked very hard at getting this weight off and the speed with which it happened surprised me, frankly. When I wrote about my goals publicly, I promised to update my profile picture when … (81 comments)
weight loss goals: I Have Dropped 36 Pounds so Far! Quick Weight Loss Update
- 08/10/10 10:03 AM
Many of my friends have asked me to post about my weight loss journey, and a good number of them have contacted me to let me know that they were inspired to start their own program from reading about my progress. In an effort to bring a few more people along with me, I thought the time was right to give an update here. As a quick reminder, I started at 248 pounds, and my original goal weight was 210. This morning, I weighed in at 212 pounds. Needless to say, I'm happy about this! The weight has come off faster … (49 comments)
weight loss goals: I Changed My ActiveRain Profile Picture Today
- 07/01/10 03:13 PM
As I detailed in my last post, I am attempting to lose roughly 40 pounds of excess weight over the next few months. I was simply tired of feeling sluggish and out of shape, and I had watched a season of "Biggest Loser: Couples". I figured if the guy who weighed 526 pounds could run, so could I. :) At any rate, in an effort to keep my photo current, I decided to switch it out tonight. I am roughly at the mid-way point for my weight loss, having dropped almost 20 pounds so far. Mainly, I am feeling stronger, thinner, … (68 comments)
weight loss goals: Trying to Lose Weight the Right Way (and Sharing My Goals Publicly)
- 06/27/10 04:09 PM
Recently, I decided that it was time to lose some weight. I was the heaviest I have ever been, and although I don't think most people thought of me as overweight, I was/am. At 6'4", I just carry it better, which means that it doesn't show as much on my frame, but I was nearing 250 pounds. Officially, I think my highest weight was 248 or so. I started eating better (meaning less junk), and lost about 10 pounds over a couple of months. I also started exercising a bit more - mainly walking when I had time. This past week, … (54 comments)
After posting a couple of times about my weight loss and fitness goals here, I am very pleased to report that I met and exceeded my original weight loss goal yesterday. 
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