Day 77

So I have been on myfitnesspal on and off for quite a few years. I have had a problem with weight since my wife first got pregnant over 21 years ago. I was always on a roller coaster, gaining and losing but always gaining more than losing. A few years ago I started to get sick and it went undiagnosed for at least 3 years, maybe more. I lost the desire to lose weight and my weight crept up. Finally I was diagnosed with hypeparathyroidism and a large tumor was removed from near my spine in my neck. I slowly began to feel better. This last January I weighed in at 268, I am 5' 10". That was the heaviest I have ever been.

I decided one day to get back on myfitnesspal and be serious this time, I want to be around for my grand kids when they come. I have been nearly obsessive over logging my calories and have tried a more low carb, high protein approach. I have only had a couple of days where I did not stay under my calorie goal and have logged all my food for 77 days now, sometimes I don't log vegetables though, trying to get better about that. I do some exercise, walking/jogging a couple of times a week outside or on the treadmill and I play volleyball once a week for a couple of hours with some friends. I weigh myself every morning just to keep motivated and I log my weight once a week. I am now down 32 pounds and feel 100% better. My goal is to get below 200, and stay there! My wife started doing it with me also and that has helped, she has lost 12 pounds! I plan on exercising more often now that I can do it without killing my knees and feet. Thanks for letting me share.