On the road.......finally

riffraff2112

Have never shown anyone my 'before' pics. However I know the importance of sharing and support so here goes.

I am on the road to a better me, one where I can like what I see in the mirror, and one full of confidence, energy and passion. Its been two tough months, but I am finding every day easier and easier as I build good habits and routines.


The stats breakdown:
I am 46 years old, and this January I weighed about 240lbs (didn't own a scale), and I decided it was time to do something about it. I took a before picture and started to eat better, tried to exercise a little, and became conscious that I had a problem. I dropped a few lbs but was having a tough time committing.

I March, I remembered the MFP app that my brother showed me. I starting using it, purchase a scale, and came up with a plan. I can't tell you how important this app has been in my results. In the past two months I have lost twenty pounds, and presently weigh 208lbs.

I reached my goal (lose 25lbs), but realize that I can do so much better. I still have a lot of 'flab' that I hope to do something about.


I am addicted to exercise, and weight training and have learned to love the healthy food I choose to eat. My new goal is to get under 200lbs. Perhaps I'll take a shot at 190!?



What I do:
Eat five small meals a day, averaging about 1800cals per day. Haven't had fast food, or junk food in two months! No Pop, No chips, No fries, No candy....I was never a big sugar person anyway so it wasn't a great sacrifice!

Lift weights often. I work construction part-time (I am also a high school teacher), so I get plenty of weight training which replaces my workouts most days!

Get as much cardio as my schedule permits. I am more focussed on the weight training right now, but perhaps when my schedule lightens up at work I will refocus on running/biking more. Only so much energy in the tank so to speak, and after building a fence or deck all day, there just isn't any energy left for jogging or cycling.

Anyway, feel free to contact me, I can always use more friends who are dedicated and willing to share inspiration, support, advice etc.

I am not yet where I want to be, but I wake up with the target in mind everyday, and know I will get there!
Take care everyone

Alisontheice

You look awesome! Keep it up.

cmbauer99

great JOB!!

awinner_au

Keep it up. How tall are you?

golf4g

You look great! Keep up the good work!

riffraff2112

5'9".

quietHiker

Great progress! My SO is kind of similar....cut out junk food (chips, fast food, 2 bottles of soda a day, etc.) and he's also slimmed down by about 30 pounds now. Sometimes it's those healthy choices that kickstart the weight loss I wish you continued success!

La_Malfaisante

Great job! Keep up the great work

grrrlwonder

Great work! You look great!