On the road.......finally

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