Operation Abicals ... no laughing? 60 day progress pics

MFP was the first step and many people on here have and are still helping me along! For that I am eternally grateful.

Long story short. Grew an unhealthy pot belly all my weight in my gut...still need to do a lot of work. Was on High blood pressure meds, high cholesterol problems. The stomach is the typical killer of 30 to 40 year old men the doc said (Thats me!) Didn't want to die. Made a lifestyle change and am still working on it. I know my mirror is dirty and I know I am not done. I wanted Ripped Abs by the 4th of July I may not make that goal but August is a possibility. The weight I have been purposefully taking off slow. No more than 2.5 lbs a week. Clean eating for the most part while still enjoying beer and chocolate at least once a week. No more meds the doc took me off of them and no more high cholesterol. I am running 12 to 15 miles a week after sitting lazy for almost 12 years. Hard work is what it comes down too and it will pay off. If I can actually put my mind to doing it so can anybody else right? Like I said still have a lot of work but this is where I am right now. Maybe see you all in another 30 to 60 days. This 37 year old needs to stay healthy and you all make it easier!