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Ken Age: 49 HT: 6'1" SW: 312 lbs. MFP SW: 280 lbs. CW: 261 GW: 190 (for now ~ subject to re-evaluation upon arrival) So far, James seems to be closest to me.

So far, I just enjoying being able to see my belt buckle again. I'm sure there's more stuff to come, though. :bigsmile:

Welcome to the group! I think this is a great place. Nike probably said it best, "Just do it." I saw a great saying that said: No matter how slow you go, as long as you're moving, you're lapping everyone on the couch. You CAN do this. Friend me if you like. I'll send encouragement at least once a day. Good luck in your…

Welcome to the forum, Cindy Lou! I've found this site to be much much easier than the pen and paper method. Good luck with your journey to health. Feel free to friend request me. I still have a ways to go (50 down - 70 to go), but I try to give support and encouragement (or an e-kick in the bottom) regularly. :happy:…

I feel your pain. When I fell off the wagon, it ran over me ... then drug me along by my fork. :tongue: You can make a change. Like you, I found that when I started, I realized that what I thought was good, clean eating, really wasn't. This site really helped me turn things around. Endeavor to persevere. Ken

I had success with WW years ago (got the Lifetime Key), then proceeded to gain it all back and much more. This time I'm enjoying this site and learning how to make lifetime changes. I've already learned more than I did in years of WW. Good luck on your journey. Endeavor to persevere.

That's what I'm looking forward to the most. Excellent work and amazing change! Endeavor to persevere.

I had good success with Body for Life about 10 years ago. Now, I'm counting cals on here. B4L is a good program, though. Endeavor to persevere. Ken

What a transformation! Outstanding work!

FR sent. Endeavor to persevere.

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I'm not quite a senior (49), but I'm from Tennessee. I believe we're all the same age in our head. I can hardly pass a puddle without jumping in it. Well, maybe it's not THAT hard to pass one. Anyways, welcome to the forum. You CAN do this. Endeavor to persevere. Ken

Also from the Nashville area (just north of it actually). Snowing here today.

I'm from Tennessee, but I can spell Oiho. :tongue: Good luck on your journey. Feel free to add me. I give great "attaboys" (or girls), I never demand to have my opinion heard, and I hardly ever tinkle on the carpet.

Welcome to the forum! Good luck with you journey to health. Feel free to drag up a keyboard and join in the fun. Later, there's gonna be celery and carrot sticks all around. There may even be some pin-the-carbs-on-the-salad-dressing and musical chairs at the salad buffet. The seminar topic today is: "Sugar-free jello…

I ain't gonna hold you, but you can friend me. I'll be glad to give you an "e-kick" in the butt every now and again. Good luck and welcome to the party!

You have made an amazing change. Way to go, girlie!

You're doing great! I think one of the most common sentiments on this board (or in any health or fitness publication) is that we are making life changes. Our goal, while to lose weight, is to get healthy, be healthy, and feel good. You made the right choice when you decided to change your life in the direction of health.…

That would depend on who you ask. Weight Watchers has a system that includes "Bonus Points." I would tend to agree with them, but I would still limit the amount you bank. In other words, I would make sure that you eat more than the minimum each day. I wouldn't think that going over a little (say 10%) of your daily maximum…

Congrats! The fact that he noticed means that you're doing a great job. Everyone is trying to make it sound easier because it makes it look better for them (so they think). You are the person that sees your reflection in the mirror every day. You are the only one that really matters. You know the work involved in both…

Congrats, Ryan! Seeing the changes in your own body are an incredible thing, but when others notice and have nice things to say ... well, there just are very few feelings like that. Those are the things that make our efforts easier. Again, congratulations on your HUGE NSV (non scale victory, for those that don't yet know).…

As of yesterday, I've lost fifty pounds. People are just starting to notice. In fact, yesterday, a lot of folks noticed. However, when I had lost about 25 pounds, three people (within 10 minutes) asked me if I'd gotten a haircut. Like someone else said, you will notice more than anyone else ... especially when you are…

Welcome back to the site, Jase. Looks like you already got a fan club going. I'm Ken. I've lost about 48 so far. I'm on my way to about 120 down and gone. Good luck on your journey!

Welcome to the forum, Allison! You've come to the right place. There are lots of supportive folks on here. Drag up a keyboard and join in the fun. I'm Ken. 49. Two kids - boy 22, girl 18. So far, 48 pounds down on the way to about 120 down. By the way, you made me chuckle. You said you're looking forward to getting to know…

Great job!! Keep up the good work. By the way, I'm a huge fan of Winnie the Pooh. If I had em, I'd be working out with em no matter what the guys at the gym say. :laugh:

Did you look behind the couch? I find everything behind the couch. But, seriously, the couch. :tongue:

Freakin' awesome, man! Great results!

Man, I was thinking that same thing last night. Someone asked a simple question about a weigh in. About three people read the post. Twenty people read part of the post and started slamming the asker and the folks that answered the question. "I'm a ______ (fill in the blank with something that makes their opinion…

Go Dave, go!! In the immortal words of Marie Antoinette, "Let them eat cake." Take great joy in the accomplishments that you've made so far. You have had the power to take it to this level. Most of the naysayers are jealous because they don't think they have that kind of willpower (and most of them don't). Be proud of your…

Well, I've gotten to the point that I can see one thing that I couldn't before. :blushing: However, like you, I'd like to see my legs in a little better shape. I'd really like to see muscle tone. I think, on a guy, nothing looks better than muscular arms and chest. My "six-pack" has pretty much always been in a cooler. I'd…