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My Journey

utoxin
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My name is Matthew, and I live in Springville, Utah. I'm 33, married, with 4 cats and a tank of cichlids. 
My weight loss journey started in late 2009. I weighed ~310 pounds at the time and decided I didn't like it. Over the next 6-8 months, I lost almost 60 pounds. Then I hit a horrible plateau. I was stuck in the 250s for over a year, and got incredibly frustrated. Eventually I kind of gave up, and I gained back most of the weight.
But, I've been working out during that time, and while I'm back up to 300 pounds, my body fat is lower than it was when I started. I've regained my motivation, and I'm starting back down, using MyFitnessPal, Fitocracy, and my own tracking methods to keep me on track and inspired.

My weight loss journey started in late 2009. I weighed ~310 pounds at the time and decided I didn't like it. Over the next 6-8 months, I lost almost 60 pounds. Then I hit a horrible plateau. I was stuck in the 250s for over a year, and got incredibly frustrated. Eventually I kind of gave up, and I gained back most of the weight.
But, I've been working out during that time, and while I'm back up to 300 pounds, my body fat is lower than it was when I started. I've regained my motivation, and I'm starting back down, using MyFitnessPal, Fitocracy, and my own tracking methods to keep me on track and inspired.
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