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My official weigh in is every friday but I sneak on the scale multiple times a week. I take my measurements every other week.(waist , chest, hips, etc)

I'm a morning person! So I like to get up before the rest of the house and turn on sportscenter while i have my coffee and fix a healthy breakfast. By then it's time to starting getting ready and off I go...

So I try to make my own salad dressing when i have the time because even the store bought vinaigrettes are loaded with sodium and a bunch of stuff I can't pronounce. And we won't even mention the other fatty varieties (Ranch tongue )Here's one I came up with today that taste's great and I didn't feel bad putting a little…

Great Job! Keep it up!

I learned that I had to research putting together a well balance prepared meal. Impulse eating was all I did. I still get to eat but I've swapped out processed, trans fatty, greasy, sugary, empty calories for vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. I feel so much better throughout the day.

Not to bust your bubble but "diets" almost never work. Yes you can loose a quick 10-20 lbs, maybe more depending on your particulate body type but as soon as stop the diet then you eventually regain your old self again. If you are looking to fit into an outfit for an occasion or prepping for some type of exploratory…

Great post... Sometimes just telling your story is therapeutic. Congratulations on your life change.

Wow... I think our lifestyles mirror each other... I'm stuck in a cubicle and a foodie those are my biggest struggles. Feel free to accept my add.

Awesome Job man!

I'm very familiar with that wagon! Feel free to add me if you wish.

I think you know the answer to your question but here's my two cents: First what do you think would happen if you mixed gas with water and put it in your car's gas tank? Yes your car will still run but not to it's optimum level. (what's your point) Well I'm glad you asked! :o) You have to fuel your body with the food…

It looks like you are already pretty active. I'd say if you changed diet up you will see your largest gains.

They way I see it we're all on this journey together! Feel free to add me

This forum is definitely encouraging! I good to find people who share your struggles and also share in your victories too. Best of luck along the way.

It's funny how these things happen... I've been on this roller coaster for the better part of 10 years now. I had almost given up until I met who is now my wife about 2 years ago. She's picked me up, dusted me off, and continues to encourage me. Best of wishes on your travels and your goals.

Great Job man!

Good Job Man! I'm right there with you!

Great Job! I bet people don't even recognize you anymore!

Have you ever thought about a fitness tracker like and wrist band? I like them because I don't have use my phone. I've found that fitness apps are battery hogs. Here's an article ranking them from "first to worst". Remember that it's just the authors opinion on what works best. I personally use one made by polar. It…

haha... In my circle of friends I'm not referred to "Big Mike" . A piece of dies inside every time I hear it... ;0) Congratulations on your journey so far. Hopefully I'm not too far behind you. Mike

From a strictly number perspective you'll lost about ten percent of your total body weight. I'm 6'5 and my starting weight was 315 so I differently fill your pain.

I feel the same way man! I more up and down than a YoYo...lol But this time around it's got to stick!

Keep it up man! Great work!

Hey Folks! I'm looking forward to continuing my journey! best of luck to you all as well.... Mike

Hey all great answers! I'm really a morning person and I feel so much better throughout the day if I start it off in the gym. I used to work graveyard shifts and it through my whole schedule off. For the people who like morning workouts do you eat first?

I definitely feel your pain! I basically had to stop keeping bad snacks in the house. I keep a lot of fruit now and at first I'll admit it was an adjustment period and I still fall off the wagon sometimes but it works. Or another thing i did instead of grabing the whole bag and plopping down on the couch I'd just put a…

Wow that's great! what all have you been doing?

great job man! keep it up!

damn fine job man!

Honesty should be on there as well! that might be most important!